Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Favorite Uncle

The breaking seemed to happen so easily.
Childish giggles and a pretty new dress, 
There were the seemingly innocent tickling games!
Then came "This will be our little secret" accompanied by zipper sounds
Licking lollipops, "Special" alone times...
his need pulling at her panties, that strange wetness.
She felt her mind splintering
The inner her went to distant places, attempting to save small bits of herself:
Why couldn't she separate the pleasure from the guilt?
That ironic cruelty of her body responding to his touch.
The wanting to be loved, mixed with that icky feeling!

She had thought him to be her light.
Loving him for paying attention to her.
He made her smile by listening to every word she said.
Then he made her his slave, his object of desire.
Told her "no one else will love you!" "You are a dirty dirty girl!"

Inexplicably as she got older his attention waned
making her wonder what was wrong with her
until one day  he bought her little sister a pretty pink dress
She recognized that innocent giggle, that favourite uncle smile
Somehow she gathered up her shattered and screamed her sister free
for she knew, no little girl should ever again be a slave to his darkness
Within her broken she found their path to freedom
Because she knew that breaking happens oh so easily.
Her sister didn’t understand
Still for her that was better than okay,
her baby sister was safe
When she looks at her she wishes
“If only I had a big sister, 
I too could have been spared!”

July 26th 2017

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Vladislav Raven November 25, 2018 at 6:31 PM Hi Richard, this write is so touching my friend. The words so real and true. As I read I feel a deep silence and a deep anger. The heart is stirred and each emotion is as strong as the other. Such things should never happen but they do. I can't be subjective on this write. What I would do with such people, makes me shiver. This is such a strong write, thank you for sharing my friend. Have a wonderful Monday. Your friend always....Mike. Richard Lamoureux November 25, 2018 at 6:37 PM Thanks Mike, sadly someone close to me inspired this write.

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton January 22, 2018 at 9:06 AM Surgical castration. Richard Lamoureux January 22, 2018 at 9:12 AM Interesting choice of words. Ouch!

Derek Noble Ayi October 12, 2017 at 8:54 AM Hmmnn some men can be wicked , they take the innocence of people for granted. The lord their authority on the vulnerable. God shall always send a Saviour one day to those going through such ordeal. RICHARD, you wrote this poem so well and the information is so clear. Keep it up , you have done so well. God bless you. Richard Lamoureux October 12, 2017 at 9:32 AM Thanks for adding your thoughts Derek.

Anna Hopper September 2, 2017 at 8:36 AM I have chillbumps! This is another excellent write! Richard Lamoureux September 2, 2017 at 8:39 AM Thanks again Anna. ;0)

Dan Cwiak August 7, 2017 at 7:17 AM This is a message to all those who prey on children. Wonderfully done, Richard. Perhaps if more of us would be on the alert, less of this would occur. Richard Lamoureux August 10, 2017 at 10:56 AM That is the hope. Thanks Dan.

Afzal Nusker August 5, 2017 at 12:38 PM This is one of a kind poem which makes a bold social remark and deserves to be viewed by more and more people. Congratulations for the win.

Connie Marcum Wong August 1, 2017 at 6:03 PM It ruins a child for life. The abuser hasn't got a clue, even if he did he would do it anyway. So shattering, as you say Richard. Heartbreaking! Congratulations on your high placement my friend. : )

Agnes Krampe August 1, 2017 at 4:45 PM You did a great job portraying this abuse. Congrats on your win.

Eve Roper August 1, 2017 at 3:24 PM Back to congratulate you on your win ~*

Olusegun Arowolo August 1, 2017 at 1:53 PM Wonderful and interesting piece. Congrats on your win....

Joanna Daniel August 1, 2017 at 8:36 AM A brave write, Richard, that's really hard to read, even harder to think this is happening... Richard Lamoureux August 1, 2017 at 9:04 AM Yes it is terrible and far too common around the world. Richard Lamoureux August 1, 2017 at 8:58 AM Thanks Jo.

Eve Roper July 31, 2017 at 1:16 PM Oh, Richard, this is hard to read, the sexual abuse is so horrible and it goes on.. Richard Lamoureux August 1, 2017 at 8:59 AM Yes it is indeed horrible. If only people didn't ignore the signs.

Becca Teagan July 31, 2017 at 6:31 AM Love that pivotal line, "Somehow she gathered up her shattered and screamed her sister free" Very hard to read this, but nicely done. Richard Lamoureux July 31, 2017 at 11:48 AM Thanks Becca, I also wanted the piece to be empowering.

Ralph Sergi July 30, 2017 at 11:10 AM Hi Richard: A very poignant but intense poet. My compliments. I knew of a woman who suffered child abuse and it screwed up her life. I tried to guide her but unfortunately, I wasn't professional enough to help her. You have an important contest here. Richard Lamoureux July 31, 2017 at 11:49 AM It's nice that you tried. Professional help is certainly a good way to go. I hope she got the support she needed.

Alyssa Lorette July 29, 2017 at 7:36 PM It's a sad truth that this happens to so many women, little girls, and even men as well as little boys. Some people in the world can be very twisted. Powerful write, Richard. It made me sympathize with the girl and made me despise the uncle. Richard Lamoureux July 30, 2017 at 9:57 AM I would say that is the perfect response. Thanks for reading and commenting.

Andrea Dietrich July 29, 2017 at 7:09 PM WOW, Richard. This is amazing. And it is so sneaky how they manipulate the little girls they are supposed to be watching over. If there were still sevens to give, you would have it! If it's for the sad contest, it deserves a win! Richard Lamoureux July 30, 2017 at 9:46 AM This kind of abuse is far more prevalent than people realize. Thanks for your great comment.

Akkina Downing July 29, 2017 at 3:43 PM The title got me here thinking to be a sweet uncle. Instead it's one monster! Nightmares flash back! If you have time please read mine, "Broken soul girl"... Your poem is painfully powerful! Great write Richard :) Richard Lamoureux July 30, 2017 at 9:43 AM Thanks Akkina. I am moved by your poem and response.

Afolabi Muideen July 28, 2017 at 3:50 PM i dropped by to read this gem. Richard Lamoureux July 29, 2017 at 8:24 AM Thanks Afolabi.

Freddie Robinson Jr. July 28, 2017 at 1:02 PM Wow! Powerful, painful truth, Richard. Listening to "If I Had the Heart" by Swing Out Sister" and reading this heartbreaking poem was a spiritual elevating experience. Magnificent poem. Love and peace. Richard Lamoureux July 29, 2017 at 8:26 AM Hi Freddie, how is it going? Thanks for the visit.

Darren White July 27, 2017 at 11:29 AM I really wish I hadn't read this.... Richard Lamoureux July 27, 2017 at 11:32 AM Sorry Darren.

Elizabeth Kinch July 27, 2017 at 8:56 AM This made me cry for a little girls innocence. Superbly written Richard. Wish very could stamp out all sexual abuse. Richard Lamoureux July 27, 2017 at 9:20 AM Me too. Thanks for commenting.

Jan Allison July 26, 2017 at 6:44 PM such a harrowing poem Richard - and to see the cycle of abuse continue is sadly all too common:-( Bravo for writing a powerful poem on such a subject as child abuse:-) hugs Jan xx Richard Lamoureux July 27, 2017 at 9:21 AM Hugs back Jan.

Afolabi Muideen July 26, 2017 at 4:20 PM Thanks for sharing this piece. You see, it is of great advantage to have elder (s). An excellent written poem. Richard Lamoureux July 27, 2017 at 9:23 AM Thanks for commenting Afolabi.

Eileen Manassian July 26, 2017 at 10:49 AM OH Richard....As with your book, your poem shows how well you know the human psyche. I'm really astounded by how well you understand the harrowing experience a sexually abused young woman. Great write. Please check line 7...Hugs Richard Lamoureux July 26, 2017 at 10:59 AM Thanks Eileen, I changed it. There are far to many girls who have gone through experiences like this. It's important to talk about it so that people can see the signs and not remain silent. Thanks for being the first to comment. Hugs Rick.