Richard Lamoureux Poet Pantoum

Dancing On Silver Linings

She tried hard to dance on silver linings
Though she was not a very graceful girl
Those awkward left feet would always trip her
Into the dark clouds she would always fall

Though she was not a very graceful girl
She had a strange grace in the way she moved
Into the dark clouds she would always fall
Yet I never saw her without a smile

She had a strange grace in the way she moved
Those she thought were her friends would laugh at her
Yet I never saw  her without a smile
I wondered what was going on in her mind

Those she thought were her friends would laugh at her
If it hurt her she did not let it show
I wondered what was going on in her mind
Perhaps that's why I came to her rescue

If it hurt her she did not let it show
I knew there must be sad beyond the smile
Perhaps that's why I came to her rescue
In that moment she was able to cry

I knew there must be sad beyond the smile
Those awkward left feet would always trip her
In that moment she was able to cry
She tried hard to dance on silver linings
Now with a true friend, she is able to fly


Check out my mom's latest poem, she totally shocked me
Hilarious stuff. Her Poetry Soup Name is Mama Bear.

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Casarah Nance June 12, 2014 at 8:17 PM This is amazing, I am impressed, I have never read this style before, very cool, i like the image of dancing on a silver lining. Richard Lamoureux June 13, 2014 at 9:06 AM Thanks Casarrah, I learnt this form here on the soup and enjoy it very much.

Charles Henderson February 12, 2014 at 1:06 AM Very nice Richard. One of the hardest forms for me, but you make it look simple. I really like the line "In that moment she was able to cry". So true and typical. Richard Lamoureux February 12, 2014 at 6:33 AM Thanks Charles, I appreciate the comment and visit.

Monterey Sirak February 6, 2014 at 8:26 AM This is absolutely fantastic! Oh the power of friendship and love. Richard Lamoureux February 6, 2014 at 10:30 AM Thanks again Monterey. I have had friends help me fly even when I had broken wings.

Robert Rogers February 5, 2014 at 10:10 AM Wow!!...RL, I'm all choked up..."This is truly wonderful"! 7! 7!! 7!!! "U R Da' MAN!!!...:-) //Sinclair Richard Lamoureux February 5, 2014 at 10:19 AM Thanks Sinclair, did you check out my mom's poem? Check out Mama bear.

Shadow Hamilton February 4, 2014 at 10:17 AM amazing pen Rick a bit of everything hugs Richard Lamoureux February 6, 2014 at 10:32 AM A big hug back to you. Richard Lamoureux February 6, 2014 at 10:31 AM Thanks Shadow.

Harry Horsman February 4, 2014 at 6:45 AM Love the title and the poem,,,oh just love the sentiment here,,,amazing poetry.... Richard Lamoureux February 4, 2014 at 8:38 AM Thanks again Harry.

Lucilla Carrillo February 3, 2014 at 5:43 PM WOW! this is good. Some people really know how to hide their feelings. My daughter is one of them. She is forever smiling. Thanks for sharing.... lucilla Richard Lamoureux February 4, 2014 at 12:36 AM For some people that is the only way they feel safe. I hope she finds a different way.

Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday February 3, 2014 at 11:57 AM Incredible pantoum! Belated Happy New Year, dear Rick! I just got my second grandchild, Annaëlle, on the 31st of January... Happy Grannie me, and you can wish me a Nappy New Year! On the way to listen to our Mama Bear, then! Thanks for the new friend on Boup! Love, Hanitra Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday February 3, 2014 at 12:42 PM High tech miracle... Takes all your wrinkles off the photo; leaves just what you are dreaming of, he he! :) Richard Lamoureux February 3, 2014 at 12:04 PM Fortunately you put a "b" and not a "p" *lol* Congratulations, you look so young it's hard to believe you are a grandma. Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday February 3, 2014 at 11:59 AM Sorry, I meant "Soup", of course!

Eileen Manassian February 2, 2014 at 10:26 AM She's one lucky gal to have a friend like you... Richard Lamoureux February 2, 2014 at 10:35 AM Good morning Eileen, I missed you yesterday. I had a busy day as well, celebrating my Sweeties Birthday. Also my month end so I was glad to escape the office by 6:30. I hope all is well with you.

Kayod5 Kayode February 2, 2014 at 10:03 AM A helping hand can sometimes perform more than we think ; thanks for being your sister's keeper, I am happy she can fly now. Great one as usual. Kayod5. Richard Lamoureux February 2, 2014 at 10:35 AM Thanks Kayod5