Richard Lamoureux Poet Rhyme

Identity Crisis

It's complicated
The way she looks at him
Not the way it used to be
When he had held her gaze
She had expected to love him all of her days
Had walked around in that lover's daze
Not aware of his cheating ways

His hiding and deception
An unskilled master of self protection
She discovered the reason for the alienation of his affection
All the small clues that led to his detection
Making her doubt herself
Not wanting to believe his indescretion
It was easier imagining relational perfection

Without him she thinks she has no life
Her identity tied to being his wife
Yet now she wishes 
imagines
Gutting him with a knife
much better being a widow
Than a cheaters wife

So she looks at him with piercing eyes
Imagines the other woman's thighs 
And the part of him she use to make rise
In this moment she begins to realize
He's not much of a prize
Still deep down 
she hopes the bastard dies!

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Funom Makama April 28, 2015 at 8:49 AM Good lines and a wonderful message relayed so plainly and transparently. A def7

Monterey Sirak April 24, 2015 at 4:53 PM Wow! There is no fury like a woman scorned and you have portrayed her outrage very well.

Laura Breidenthal April 19, 2015 at 11:25 PM A real hard-hitting poem. Amazing piece of work here!"Not wanting to believe his indescretion It was easier imagining relational perfection" It's such a complicated psychology...very intriguing. Always, Laura

Eve Roper April 18, 2015 at 8:30 AM Wow, a very hard blow to one's heart. 36 years of marriage and still very much alive just like we had just met. A 7 dear friend Eve Richard Lamoureux April 18, 2015 at 9:24 AM I have been with my wife for 22 years and I feel the same way.

James Horn April 16, 2015 at 9:25 PM Good heavens. And I will have been married for 50 years on August 27th, 2016 if I am still alive. Will be 75 then. Vendettas that are in vein, Absolutely will drive you insane. Jim Horn Richard Lamoureux April 17, 2015 at 7:49 AM Congratulations, that is a wonderful accomplishment.

Maurice Yvonne April 15, 2015 at 10:31 AM A masterful write Richard. Unfortunate that anyone can hurt a one time love so deeply. Richard Lamoureux April 15, 2015 at 9:43 PM Thanks Maurice.

Brian Baumgarn April 14, 2015 at 10:56 PM Ahh, was it Shakespeare that said 'revenge is a dish to be served cold?' My ex found someone else and as much as that hurt for a while, I was able to move on. You are right, though, if you lie I want you to die, LOL. Thanks, too, for commenting on my last Blood Moon poem. One more to go in late Sept. if the skies are clear. I look forward to your guidance. Have a good one! Brian Richard Lamoureux April 15, 2015 at 7:54 AM It was my pleasure Brian, I hope you are enjoying your time here.

Kp Nunez April 14, 2015 at 9:07 PM You definitely dug deep into the psyche of a woman scorned, Richard. I like how you ended it, like fire coming out of a dragon...I think she doesn't actually mean it. Understandable, under the circumstances, though. :) A 7, of course. Kim:) Richard Lamoureux April 15, 2015 at 7:56 AM Thanks Kim, I appreciate the visit and comment. Also the smile and 7.

Cecilia Macfarlane April 14, 2015 at 1:22 PM Wow Richard, this is excellent! You captured the emotions skilfully, I can relate. Great poem! Hugs Richard Lamoureux April 15, 2015 at 7:57 AM Thanks Cecilia, hugs Rick.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma April 14, 2015 at 1:13 AM Betrayal is the birth of all evil ! So well put up here in this tremendous write Richard! Richard Lamoureux April 14, 2015 at 1:14 AM Perhaps I will give it a go! Great goodnight Bindu. Richard Lamoureux April 14, 2015 at 1:14 AM Thanks Upma.

Mama Bear April 13, 2015 at 11:10 PM Cheaters never win but they definitely manipulate to the best of their ability This is a winner for me Love Mom Richard Lamoureux April 14, 2015 at 1:16 AM I love you too mom!

David Meade April 13, 2015 at 9:10 PM You captured the devastation of betrayal -- deep is the pain! Richard Lamoureux April 14, 2015 at 1:16 AM Thanks David.

Robert Lindley April 13, 2015 at 8:43 PM This write has it ..The depth of hate that betrayal brings and the imagination of revenge too. Lost love can bring out the savagery in anybody. A gem my friend... A7.. Richard Lamoureux April 14, 2015 at 1:18 AM Thanks for all of the visits Robert, much appreciated.

Debbie Guzzi April 13, 2015 at 7:58 PM Wow you certainly did a great job putting yourself in a woman's shoes. Light & Love Richard Lamoureux April 14, 2015 at 1:19 AM Thanks Debbie, fortunately I have small feet!

Tim Smith April 13, 2015 at 6:04 PM The roles can be reversed as well Richard...as I know...might have had those thoughts for a minute or two...great write Richard Lamoureux April 14, 2015 at 1:20 AM Thanks Tim, sorry to hear you can relate.

Sharon Gulley April 13, 2015 at 11:35 AM Awesome! Richard. Enjoyed this write a lot. Your work is Always entertaining and enjoying. Richard Lamoureux April 14, 2015 at 1:22 AM Thanks Sharon, great comment.

Eileen Manassian April 13, 2015 at 9:47 AM OH WOW WOW WOW WOW!!! What a write, Richard. What a write. Good one! You NAILED it. By the way...USED to...add a D. I'm protective of your work. You really outdid yourself on this. You put yourself so well into the heart of a woman whose husband has cheated on her. Hugs Richard Lamoureux April 14, 2015 at 1:26 AM Thanks Eileen, I corrected the error earlier but didn't have a chance to say thanks. I'm pleased you like it Eileen, hugs Rick. Eileen Manassian April 13, 2015 at 9:48 AM Thanks for the visit and the heads up about your new write. I had already been to your previous one. Like I said.....I won't lose contact with you. Hugs :) As genuine a smile as they come...

Jan Allison April 13, 2015 at 9:41 AM ooh hell hath no fury like a woman scorned - john Wayne Bobbet popped into my head reading this descriptive write Richard! hugs jan xx 7 xx Richard Lamoureux April 14, 2015 at 1:26 AM Ouch! Eileen Manassian April 13, 2015 at 9:47 AM Mrs. Bobbet got it right! ;)