Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

In My Place

I have been put in my place many times
Told how to talk
What to think
How I need to look a certain way
Be the way I'm suppose to be
Expectations to be met
I could never be me

That place that almost drove me insane
I kept being placed there
Over and over again
Yet I had no choice but to be true to myself
I couldn't be someone else's book 
Placed on a shelf, in a perfect row, not standing out
No one knowing what I'm about

I ripped out the pages
Inserted my own
Scribbled on the cover
Added my own colors
My pages screamed to be read
Hoping others would hear what I said

As time went on
I often changed my design
Desperately trying to know myself
Unsure what I would find
Never really fitting in
Confused by what I found within
Hard to know where I belong
Listening to notes from others songs
Was my way of thinking right
In a distance I could see a glimmer of light
I dreamed my dreams
I craved the light

Then one day
All the pieces clicked
I fell into place
Joy accompanied by a certain grace
Comfortable with me
I live in the moment
I can just be
Finally, finally 
I am free
I know my place


Dedicated to my Friend Armand who knows 
his place and helps others discover their place. 
You my friend are a true original Happy Birthday!

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Lynn Marie August 14, 2016 at 6:28 PM I love the "revelations of self" and your words convey the "out of sorts" emotions leading up to the "epiphany" wonderfully. The "writing elements" really add to the overall theme...the double "finally" in the last verse, feels like an exuberant exhalation. Superbly written, a joy to read. blessings, lynn Richard Lamoureux August 14, 2016 at 7:43 PM Thanks Lynn, this is a write inspired by my experience growing up. It is a personal favourite. I appreciate your positive feedback.

Paul Schneiter December 11, 2014 at 7:50 PM Absolutely, positively first-rate. I love it! Richard Lamoureux December 12, 2014 at 7:51 AM Thanks Paul, I appreciate you reading my poem.

Peter Walsh May 5, 2014 at 3:08 AM Beautiful poem Richard....society I feel tries it's best to put and keep us all in our respective places (according to it) the bravest and the stubborn will always shine through....great write... Richard Lamoureux May 5, 2014 at 8:15 AM Thanks for your thoughtful comment. I appreciate you taking time to look through my poems.

Skat A September 20, 2013 at 8:35 AM Richard, enjoyed your winning poem. Hugs*SKAT Richard Lamoureux September 20, 2013 at 9:08 AM Thanks SKAT

Sara Kendrick September 17, 2013 at 2:46 PM Congrats on you being you..Expectations hinder our being and becoming who we were meant to be..Congrats on your win..Sara Richard Lamoureux September 18, 2013 at 8:43 AM Thanks Sara

Ralph Taylor September 15, 2013 at 7:58 PM Congrats - Excellent. Ralph Richard Lamoureux September 16, 2013 at 7:04 AM Thanks Ralph

Danesh Morgan September 15, 2013 at 6:07 AM this goes into my favourite list. . . well thought and done. . . it definitely will be placed top 3 in future contest. . . I put my money where my mouth is. . . honestly the best in this contest with my highest Mark too! Congrats on your win.Morgan Richard Lamoureux September 15, 2013 at 7:02 AM I am pleased Morgan, thanks.

Yvette Lisa Ndlovu September 15, 2013 at 4:29 AM I totally feel the same way, though I think im still at the stage where am ripping out the pages...love the happy ending...congrats on the win!!!!!!!!!!!! ^_^ Y.L.N Richard Lamoureux September 15, 2013 at 7:04 AM It is an ongoing process of ripping and rewriting. Thanks for the note.

Dr.Ram Mehta September 15, 2013 at 4:12 AM Congrats on your poem winning in the contest, Rick Richard Lamoureux September 15, 2013 at 7:04 AM Thanks Dr Ram.

Poet Destroyer A September 14, 2013 at 6:19 PM Richard, Congratulations!!! Thanks for supporting my contest with this amazing poem and imagery. If you'd like:-) stop by my latest poem ""The Wind."" OR blog! "Tears in Heaven" http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_blogs/blog_detail.aspx?BlogID=15911&PoetID=18720 --take care Always & Forever <3 Linda Richard Lamoureux September 15, 2013 at 7:05 AM My pleasure Linda.

Vicky Tsiluma September 13, 2013 at 7:12 AM Hi Richard! Lovely poem - it is a wonderful feeling to find where you belong. Well penned. Richard Lamoureux September 13, 2013 at 7:48 AM Thanks Vicky!

Cecilia Macfarlane September 9, 2013 at 1:11 PM An excellent write for the contest....I love how you wrote this, I would definitely pick you to read from all the other books on the shelf : ) Hugs Richard Lamoureux September 13, 2013 at 7:48 AM You are sweet, thanks!

Mustapha Mohammed September 6, 2013 at 5:45 PM Sent you a Soup mail Richard. Richard Lamoureux September 6, 2013 at 6:34 PM On my way to read it.

Dan Kearley September 6, 2013 at 11:53 AM How can you be comfortable with yourself, if your not the real you? Excellent thoughts here Richard. Glad you found yourself. Write on my friend! :o) Richard Lamoureux September 6, 2013 at 5:16 PM Thanks Dan:0)

Jack Ellison September 6, 2013 at 8:50 AM Hey good friend! Drake is a hero of mine and many others I'm sure... one of the top writers here on the Soup! This should give you a good shot at top spot! Kudos! Richard Lamoureux September 6, 2013 at 5:17 PM Thanks Jack, I hope you are right.

Eileen Manassian September 6, 2013 at 7:06 AM :) WOW! Richard...Beautiful! :) I certainly know your place...A favorite book! :) Was out of internet...Just got reconnected...Have a great day! Richard Lamoureux September 6, 2013 at 7:13 AM Awww thanks Eileen.