Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Hollow Man

He walked along the barbs of life
Slowly what had filled him 
Drained away
Seeped out upon the ground
Hollowed him
Dried him out
Turned his heart to dust

He looked the same
The shell remained
The carefully manicured facade
Then came the winds
The winds of change
Blowing him away
Or possibly towards
His reconstitution

Hollow man
Refilled
Redefined
Heart pumping 
Excited
Dreaming
Laughing and crying
A spirit now flying
Insides no longer dying
Inside filled to overflowing
Muck had been released
Inside white as fleece

Sometimes what's inside
Needs to be washed away
An empty cup can be refilled
Purified
Electrified
Freed from false pride
Heart freed when love is applied
Opened with nothing to hide
Living once again
Enjoying the ride.

Hollow man 
Is now okay
Not empty like yesterday

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Eileen Manassian July 10, 2013 at 12:21 PM Hi Richard....white as fleece...must be a beautiful feeling. Hope all is well. Soup Mail...

Varsha Tomar July 9, 2013 at 10:52 AM Such a wonderful poem Richard. I especially like the first three lines of the second stanza, you've put it so beautifully, with an excellent choice of words!! And I'm glad the hollow man is no more hollow in the end! :D

Richard D Seal June 22, 2013 at 5:26 PM This is excellent Rick. Guess we've all picked up those barbs somewhere along the line, sadly for some the winds do not blow them all away, you just hide them in the reconstruction. Take care, Richard Richard Lamoureux June 27, 2013 at 8:31 AM Sadly many reconstruct on a faulty crumbling foundation.

Karen Anglesey June 22, 2013 at 1:54 PM Richard, The first verse is incredible depicting how we all must feel at some points in life. I pondered through this more than once finding the treasure of hope and inspiration that everything turned out okay for the hollow man. Great write :) Richard Lamoureux June 27, 2013 at 8:32 AM What a thoughtful comment, thanks!

Colleen Bono June 21, 2013 at 11:07 PM nice.sick in bed today.colleen Richard Lamoureux June 22, 2013 at 6:37 AM Good morning, I hope you are better today.

Andrea Dietrich June 21, 2013 at 7:34 PM wow, this is really really good. I gotta FAVE this gem!!! Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2013 at 9:10 PM Thanks Andrea, I am honored.

Mario De Paz June 21, 2013 at 3:50 PM Beautyful, deep and full of meaning, this hollow man is easy to remember and his image will follow me for a long time Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2013 at 5:42 PM Thanks Mario the Chilli Man.

Monterey Sirak June 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM Love this one. So much truth here. Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2013 at 5:43 PM Thanks Monterey

Robert Pettit June 21, 2013 at 10:56 AM Reading this reminded me of those hollow milk chocolate rabbits sold just before Easter. Bite into one, and there's nothing but air. Good way to describe those persons who have nothing inside of them. Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2013 at 5:47 PM I always felt so ripped of and somehow they are even thinner now.

Eileen Manassian June 21, 2013 at 9:48 AM Very deep and meaningful, Richard. Reminds me of one of my favorite poems by T.S. Elliot...We are the Hollow Men. Google it if you have the time and the inclination...the first stanza is amazing. Enjoyed this read...as always! Take care. Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2013 at 5:46 PM Thanks Eileen, I like the new photo it somehow makes you look mysterious

Poet Tacito June 21, 2013 at 8:06 AM It's amazing what a little roller coaster can do to one's inner appetite. Excellent lines! Soupmail. :) Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2013 at 8:28 AM Thanks, on my way

Constance La France June 21, 2013 at 7:49 AM Rick, this is an awesome poem you have written, I can relate to it, sometimes when life strikes a person down there is no where to go but up, well done, constance Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2013 at 8:01 AM Thanks Constance, so nice to have a visit from you. How are you doing?