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Crazy

He smiled once but the smile got broken Leaving his mouth in a downward curve There once was laughter So very long ago Now his room is filled with silence The pieces of him have been rearranged All of him is there yet no one sees him A shattered mind Strangled spirit Unable to be shocked back No reset button to push He wears his white jacket with five foot arms Sits in his pillowed room Rocking to an unheard beat Unable to connect with the outside world Who is to blame? Was he too fragile? A freak of nature? Somehow deserving of this fate? We may never know His voice has been taken away The spark has left his eyes His happy ending has been taken away Crazy That's what they say So they lock him away

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Casarah Nance

Date: 6/29/2015 7:42:00 PM

Sad. When the lights go out you never know if someone is still home. hugs

Robin Davis

Date: 10/29/2013 8:42:00 AM

Richard This is a very deep and intense write.You pull the reader into a world of illness that a lot of people are dealing with. Every single line and verse is emotional and tugs at the heartstrings. Nice job Thanks for the nice comment on my Shot Away Dreams poem. Don't worry, that did not really happen. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/29/2013 9:50:00 AM

What a thoughtful comment Robin! If I could fav it I would.

Just That Archaic Poet

Date: 8/21/2013 9:38:00 AM

Well, I'll be darned. Yet another "free-verse" (which I usually abhor) that is actually quite good. I think my problem is that I have been exposed to too many terrible free-verse poems that were lauded as "wonderful". One by one, poet by poet, you are all making me re-evaluate my biases based solely on the fact that everyone here has true, innate talent. Thanks to you, sir; a great read that is helping me change my mind :)

Richard D Seal

Date: 4/17/2013 5:59:00 PM

The fate of many who succomb to the pressures of life. Very powerful write Richard. A remider of those less fortunate. Take care, Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/17/2013 8:26:00 PM

Thanks Rick, I appreciate your visits.

Timothy Hicks

Date: 4/17/2013 1:57:00 AM

What an unsettling topic. It's hard to define what's crazy and what's not... I mean who's to say what's normal? Especially after all the heavy dosage of drugs they inject inside him. Well penned! Also I have replied to each and everyone of your comments on my works if you want to check them out...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/17/2013 8:27:00 PM

Sorry I haven't had time to go back yet. Thanks for responding though I am honored you did that.

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 4/16/2013 8:45:00 PM

This is good Richard, but sad - It's no fun to be locked away in a nut house. Thanks for sharing...... Lucilla

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/16/2013 10:57:00 PM

Thanks Lucilla, I agree that would be awful.

Yanny Widjanarko

Date: 4/16/2013 6:56:00 PM

I can imagine the scene through your words, time never go back, life is a big spin sometimes when we loose our axis we lost, drown into the crazy life's rotation, sad poem Rick but really ring a bell :) love it, wishing you a wonderful day there :) hug, Yanny

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/16/2013 7:45:00 PM

Thanks Yanny, busy day just got home from work.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 4/16/2013 12:22:00 PM

like Becca, i read the other one first which made me read this one.. good ploy and both excellent xx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/16/2013 7:46:00 PM

It's all in the advertising*lol*

Colleen Bono

Date: 4/16/2013 9:38:00 AM

Oh I know this feeling all to well.Got my hand checked,not broken but has an infection.CRAZY.take care and have a great day.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/16/2013 7:47:00 PM

Glad to hear it is not broken