Richard Lamoureux Poet Quatrain

Fairytales

She didn’t have a fairytale life 
With happily ever afters
Or special tea parties
with looney Mad Hatters

She grew up imagining 
Prince Charming on a white horse
She was a pretend Sleeping Beauty
who’s path took a different course

Drugs, gifts and deception 
Trafficked for human pleasures
No high seas adventures
or searching for treasures

With the smell of sweat and beer
From the next working fellow
She held onto Snow White 
and her favorite Cinderella 

She wasn’t blond like Rapunzel
With that flowing long hair
Still that never deterred them
From touching her down there

He called her his Pocahontas 
 His slave of the prairie 
Sure she was kinda pretty
But not someone he’d marry

Separation from her people
a heroine needle in her arm
It was the prison prick illusion
That held so much charm

She could escape to her castle
And let her shame drift away
Slip into pools of perfection
While white fairies would play

No one to rescue her
Her Prince Charming was a Snake
So she finally saved herself 
By making her own escape

No more Fairytale deceptions 
She now warns the girls she meets
“Stay away from pretend Princes
those Snakes run these streets.”


Native women are disproportionately victims of human trafficking. 
Residential schools played a role in separating them from their own history, language and stories.

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David Smith January 11, 2022 at 12:30 PM Hope is widely circulated. If we deal fail to organised crime nothing will change. In NZ we tolerate gangs despite all new reports they are involved in human trafficking. I wrote to papers pointing out and that the drug trade supports terrorists. Am pushing for interracial committee on gangs to stop gangs hiding behind ethnic groups and consider standards of behaviour that are not acceptable anywhere. I have read my poem 'so you think gangs are cool' at local meeting re crime. David in NZ Richard Lamoureux March 3, 2022 at 10:54 AM Way to go David. Sorry It took me so long to respond to you. I haven’t been here that much.

Suzanne Delaney October 23, 2021 at 4:47 PM Hi Rich: It is sad that women are subjected to this cruel and inhuman treatment. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ESuZ Richard Lamoureux October 26, 2021 at 12:53 PM Thanks for reading. Hugs Rick.

Barbara Peckham August 13, 2021 at 7:40 PM A strong poem with a strong message. This poem is not pretty. In fact, it has ugly parts, which are absolutely necessary to its point. You cannot paint a pretty picture of an ugly truth. Thank you for this excellent work. Richard Lamoureux October 26, 2021 at 12:54 PM What a perfect response. Thanks for reading.;0)

Lindsay Laurie August 11, 2021 at 6:27 PM Hello Richard ... another fine factual poem for us readers. Very sad indeed that these ladies are imprisoned by predators who promise the life of a princess that sadly passes by - thank you Richard - Lindsay Richard Lamoureux October 26, 2021 at 12:55 PM Alway nice to have you drop by. Blessings Richard.

Jennifer Proxenos July 11, 2021 at 7:32 AM Hi Richard, a sad reality of life which can only be changed if the reality of the present becomes history! Great write my friend, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer Richard Lamoureux July 13, 2021 at 7:13 AM Thanks and a big hug.

Alexis Y. July 9, 2021 at 2:21 PM Hi Richard, It saddens me to read your well-written write. Human tracking isn't right. It was good to see the girl in your story escaped and is now an advocate for girls. Thanks for penning such a write-Alexis Richard Lamoureux July 9, 2021 at 5:54 PM Thanks Alexis. Hugs Rick.

Paghunda Zahid July 9, 2021 at 1:13 PM Oh so sad, you have written it too well. I think I have read it before. I might have commented on it too. But there are too many comments, can't check.. Lol. Anyway, it's a great write Richard... May God keep us all safe from snakes.. Ameen Richard Lamoureux July 9, 2021 at 5:54 PM For sure. Blessings Rick.

Arthur Vaso July 4, 2021 at 12:44 AM Came to read this here too, beautiful poem, and well said! Richard Lamoureux July 10, 2021 at 10:48 AM Thanks Buddy.

Gershon Wolf July 3, 2021 at 8:36 PM The gruesome, grisly truth, Richard. Chilling impact here. ~ gw Richard Lamoureux July 10, 2021 at 10:47 AM Thanks for the visit Gershon. Sorry for the late reply.

Linda Milgate July 3, 2021 at 2:13 PM Interesting deep deadly poem and positive ending, Did not hear that about native American women, but aware of it with the young and naive especially if alone. A good warning

James Edward Lee Sr. July 3, 2021 at 10:24 AM Wow !! Beautiful intense writing sad to say we take many things for granted.. This is a very emotional sincere write.. Thank you for sharing let's pray that our sisters and daughters don't try to follow that handsome Prince! (I mean 'Snake") Grand Write.. Write on! James Richard Lamoureux July 13, 2021 at 7:14 AM Thanks James. ;0)

Harry Horsman July 2, 2021 at 1:34 AM There is nothing like writing it as it is and still is. It's become a complex issue. Poetry as good as this i hope will remove the barriers completely one day. Richard Lamoureux July 2, 2021 at 6:53 AM Thanks Harry. Sadly I don’t think it will end anytime soon.

Anne-Lise Andresen June 29, 2021 at 12:30 PM - I would call it a life in hell, Richard - An important topic, excellent written - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux June 29, 2021 at 5:11 PM For sure. Thanks for your visit Anne-Lise. ;0)

Juliet Ligon June 29, 2021 at 9:06 AM Well written. Such a sad tale. Human trafficking is more prevalent than we'd like to know. Richard Lamoureux June 29, 2021 at 5:12 PM Thanks Juliet, much appreciated. ;0)

Joanna Daniel June 29, 2021 at 8:03 AM Human trafficking is a rampant issue and you have brought out the sadness it brings to its victims very well, Richard:) Richard Lamoureux June 29, 2021 at 5:12 PM Thanks Jo.

Frances Byrne June 29, 2021 at 7:16 AM Hi Richard, What a heartbreaking poem. How many women find themselves in that situation and lets not forget children (female and male). Well written. Frances Richard Lamoureux June 29, 2021 at 5:13 PM Thanks Frances.

Jan Allison June 28, 2021 at 4:10 PM its definitely not a fairytale more like a living nightmare and sadly it still continues to this day:-( hugs Jan xx Richard Lamoureux June 29, 2021 at 5:13 PM Sadly I don’t think it will ever stop.

Vijay Pandit June 28, 2021 at 3:44 PM So true and hurtful to humanity. Your poem gives voice those who suffered. Richard Lamoureux June 29, 2021 at 5:14 PM Thanks Vijay. ;0)

Eve Roper June 28, 2021 at 3:01 PM Such a deep poem, Richard, and so very true for so many women. Great write my friend. Thank you so much for my placement in your contest. Hugs Eve Richard Lamoureux June 29, 2021 at 5:15 PM My pleasure Eve, thanks for participating. Blessings Rick.

Mystic Rose Rose June 28, 2021 at 2:37 PM I feel the pain of their yesterdays wounds dear Richard, I believe they will never get the apology they deserve 6 ft under, but we should always remember what they went through, and still are some of them. Thankyou for always sharing your heart and pen. Have a blessed day :) Richard Lamoureux June 29, 2021 at 5:10 PM You as well Vie. Hugs Rick.

Demetrios Trifiatis June 28, 2021 at 1:35 PM This is a marvelous creation of yours ., my dearest friend, Richard. A masterpiece. I truly loved it. God bless you. Richard Lamoureux June 28, 2021 at 2:02 PM thanks, blessings are always welcome. Thanks for the visit.

Judy Ball June 28, 2021 at 1:05 PM I have to echo Jenna's comment here. Being half Cherokee I can tell you the history of the native peoples is a sad one after the white man came. They were received with good will and respect and were paid back with greed and hatred by people who looked down on the people who saved them from certain death in those first years. A fine write my friend. God Bless, JB Richard Lamoureux June 28, 2021 at 1:25 PM Thanks for sharing some of your history. Yes there are to many sad stories. Hugs Rick.

Jenna Logan June 28, 2021 at 12:58 PM I've always thought the real savages in America were the usurpers who landed on American shores and destroyed the land and mascaraed the first Americans. Sad stories have been told since then about the harm and hardships they've faced. The Trail of Tears brings tears to my eyes. your lines are expressions of the truth of their plight, Rick. Richard Lamoureux June 28, 2021 at 1:26 PM No argument from me.Well said Jenna. Hugs Rick.

Daniel Turner June 28, 2021 at 12:16 PM Unfortunately, life is no fairytale, even for those who do not go down this path. Very well written, Richard. From my limited experience, I have discovered that bottom feeders are everywhere and are very good at disguises. Richard Lamoureux June 28, 2021 at 12:28 PM Yes sad but true. It is good to develop a discerning spirit. Thanks for your visit Daniel.

Tom Cunningham June 28, 2021 at 10:17 AM So tragic Richard, mankind should bow his head in shame, what gives one the right to treat others like that is beyond belief. Tom Richard Lamoureux June 28, 2021 at 10:59 AM Thanks Tom. I watched the series Burden of Proof. It’s a Canadian series and they touch on a number of Aboriginal issues.

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