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I Dreamt

Last night I dreamt you saw me
Really saw me for the first time
Not who you thought I should be
But the real me

I danced in front of you
Not caring what you thought
No adult lessons needing to be taught
I embraced the person I am instead of what one I'm not
Unafraid, unashamed
I watched you smile
I felt my childish happy for a while
You were not there to play grownup games
What I lacked was not a source of your shame
For once I didn't feel like I was to blame
I was proud instead of ashamed of my name

I watched as you delighted in me
Oh what a dream
Like the cherry on top of a dollop of cream
My nirvanah, my elusive stream

Then I woke up to see your face
No joy there not a trace
I was disappointed too
I continued hiding me and you were still you
So instead, we continued like every day
Me not being me and sad hateful old you!

For Becca's Contest.
Sorry, it's not a Norman Rockwell type relationship.

Hello Soup friends, do not worry I am not writing about a rocky
marriage but rather about the expectations of a father for his son.
This has long passed but I drew on this childhood memory for this contest.

Copyright © Richard Lamoureux | Year Posted 2016

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Poet Destroyer A Date: 4/14/2016 10:04:00 PM Richard,, congratulations on the honorable mention of your poem. Linda Login to Reply

Red Fiery Date: 4/14/2016 10:16:00 AM Very very innocent write, Richard..! I have missed your poems but this one was surely a delight to read... Most of ur poems are my fav... Not becoz i want to prove that i am ur biggest fan but simply due to the fact that you're a great writer nd you write your heart .!! 7/7 Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/14/2016 10:52:00 AM You are sweet Red, thanks for the visit. Hugs Rick.

Eileen Manassian Date: 4/13/2016 12:47:00 PM How did I miss this? Thought I'd read them all. Must be in a daze. Richard...I feel so sorry for your dad. He missed knowing the incredible son that was there in front of his face all along. These writes of yours wring my heart. Wish I could hug little Rick and tell him he's beautiful. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/13/2016 12:52:00 PM That is sweet. In my book I wrote a poem about going back in time and being a dad to my younger self.

Joseph May Date: 4/11/2016 9:51:00 AM Trying to be who we aren't will make happiness an elusive dream...Very good write Richard...best wishes Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/13/2016 12:53:00 PM Hi Joseph, so sorry I missed this comment. Thanks for the visit.

Mama Bear Date: 4/10/2016 8:21:00 PM Yes you were never good enough but you excelled any way and became a man worth knowing. Too bad he missed it all. Love Mom Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/11/2016 7:57:00 AM You are sweet mom. One of the things Bob said to me when you both came out to visit was "Your Dad would be very proud of you" I can't explain why but that really touched me. In the end what touched me more was that I knew you and Bob were proud of me.

Paul Callus Date: 4/9/2016 9:08:00 AM A father and son relationship that never blossomed... Despite the setback you flourished and are what you are now! An excellent poem, Richard. // paul Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/10/2016 1:53:00 AM Thank you my friend!

Jai Bankson Date: 4/8/2016 1:43:00 AM You flipped the script on me.I was smiling,then I got a left hook.Great write,it doesn't get much purer than that..Good luck in the contest.9.3 Justin Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/10/2016 1:55:00 AM Thanks Justin, a fellow can always use a bit of luck.

Tim Smith Date: 4/7/2016 11:26:00 AM Sadly I see this on the baseball fields or tennis courts with parents of kids as young as 6 or 7 thinking they should be perfect. Not letting them develop a love for the game and a fear of making a mistake. Richard I am glad you turned out to be a great man despite all of this. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/10/2016 1:58:00 AM Me too and it always disturbs me.

John Hamilton Date: 4/7/2016 10:28:00 AM Your message rang clear and bright, someone perhaps has to go through similar situations to really get the meaning. I got it thanks for posting. Well done. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/10/2016 2:00:00 AM Sorry to hear you experienced similar circumstances.

Ronny Madonsela Date: 4/7/2016 7:18:00 AM Hi Richard, this was a really fun yet thoughtful write. I can only image the king of expectations and self doubt being a father to be brings. Nevertheless you seemed to have painted a really great picture with this write . Thank you for sharing , **Ron** Login to Reply Ronny Madonsela Date: 4/7/2016 7:41:00 AM Hi Richard, Your poetry gives a different meaning to a different eye, being mine . this is not a failure, but rather an achievement as your poetry stimulated my mind in a positive way. Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/7/2016 7:32:00 AM I guess I failed to communicate my message. This was a child trying to escape the abuse of his father. I do appreciate the visit though.