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Last Night 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
I embraced who I am instead of what I'm not
Unafraid
Unashamed
I watched you smile
I felt happy for a while
You were not playing grownup games
What I lacked not a source of your shame
I didn't feel like I was to blame
Sometimes I've wished for a different 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

When I wake I see your face
No joy there not a trace
I'm disappointed too
I'm hiding me and you are still you
So we continue
Like every day
Me not me and you being you

For Judy's Dad 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 the memory for this contest.

Copyright © Richard Lamoureux | Year Posted 2013

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Poet Destroyer A Date: 1/13/2016 1:00:00 AM Richard, Congratulations on your win. Luv ~LINDA~ Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 1/13/2016 6:46:00 AM Thanks Linda.

Balveen Cheema Date: 1/7/2016 1:56:00 PM What a realistic portrayal of father son relationship! Congrats Richard! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 1/7/2016 2:10:00 PM Thanks Balveen.

Howard Tunick Date: 1/6/2016 5:57:00 AM My sympathies. But the good thing is that you are you. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 1/7/2016 2:09:00 PM No sympathies required, everything serves a purpose.

Joyce Johnson Date: 1/5/2016 8:57:00 PM I am sorry you don't have brighter memories. congratulations on your win. Love, joyce Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 1/7/2016 2:08:00 PM Thanks Joyce.:0)

Judy Konos Date: 1/5/2016 4:10:00 PM Thank you for being in my contest. I must credit your dad with having the very finest son that we have all come to know and love. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 1/7/2016 2:08:00 PM I like the way you think! Thanks for the thoughtful comment and for picking my poem. Hugs Rick.

Red Fiery Date: 8/13/2013 3:39:00 AM i am so much touched by this poem...i loved 'You were not playing grownup games What I lacked not a source of your shame'...i can't get tired reading your poems. loved this one too...cheers ! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/13/2013 7:36:00 AM Thanks Red, this is a very personal one. I am pleased you connected with it.

Len Gasun Date: 8/4/2013 2:22:00 AM I'm so delighted to read this very touching poem of yours my dear friend, Richard. Sometimes we really dream to meet those expectations of others; but if we don't it leads to disappointments. It reminds me with mum when I was young. A brilliant idea & excellent piece for the contest my dear friend. A sure winner. Thank you so much for sharing your precious gem. You really write so well. I'll come back to read more. Thank you thank u so m! Hope you'll like my new poem. Have a nice wkend! love lots & big hugs, Leonora Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/4/2013 8:05:00 AM You honor me with your words Leonora. Hugs Rick.

Bukang Liwayway Date: 8/4/2013 12:41:00 AM great write friend Richard...very creative..Good luck in the contest. Have a nice day :) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/4/2013 8:05:00 AM You ad well Maria, thanks for visiting and commenting.

Cherie Thomas Date: 8/3/2013 9:42:00 PM I can really relate, to this poem,, your words mean so much, they speak truth and light ....ty4sharing cheriex Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/4/2013 8:06:00 AM Thanks Cherie, I enjoyed reading all your new poems.

Debbie Duncan Date: 8/3/2013 3:26:00 AM I love your words up there Richard ;} glad you liked my The Great Swan" ;} Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/3/2013 8:08:00 AM It was my pleasure Debbie.

Cecilia Macfarlane Date: 8/2/2013 4:41:00 PM Rick.......a wistful dream that touches the heart. If only we would voice our expectations of each other more often, it would lead to fewer disappointments. Terrific write! Hugs Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/2/2013 5:04:00 PM Congratulations! that is very exciting, I am happy for you. As for the poem, my dad had no problem voicing his expectations, i would have preffered les expectations. On the bright side I did become a high achiever. It is only later in life that I have become less driven. Cecilia Macfarlane Date: 8/2/2013 4:43:00 PM Haven't....lol....see my mind is freaking out. Cecilia Macfarlane Date: 8/2/2013 4:42:00 PM Having been on here for awhile, too busy stressing...I bought a house by myself!

Lucilla Carrillo Date: 8/2/2013 2:37:00 PM This is very good Richard. Sometimes the dreams can feel so real. Good luck in the contest....... Lucilla Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/2/2013 5:07:00 PM Thanks Lucilla

Colleen Bono Date: 8/2/2013 12:54:00 PM Never a word left out. Amazing start to finish. I wish you well in your future writing but I know you will do it with ease. Thank you for all your comments and kind heart. Take care Colleen Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/2/2013 1:08:00 PM Thanks Colleen, you as well.

John Posey Date: 8/2/2013 12:32:00 PM Sometimes the way we see people in dreams are the way we wish they were... Then we find comfort in knowing we are not the way people see us in our dreams... dreams can be twisted... Great entry, my friend, good luck in the contest....Jake Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/2/2013 5:06:00 PM At times they are. Most of my dreaming is during daylight hours.

Delysia Hendricks Date: 8/2/2013 12:11:00 PM You've managed to pull my heartstrings again, Richard. I know where you're coming from on this one. I know you'll do well in the contest, my friend. Good luck!!! Licia :-) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/2/2013 5:05:00 PM Aww that is a sweet thing to say.

Poet Tacito Date: 8/2/2013 10:22:00 AM Dripping w/engery & emotions here. This shines in a glow of innocence crossed w/a touch of struggles. Tremendous work! Login to Reply Poet Tacito Date: 8/2/2013 2:01:00 PM Well, never a dull moment. That's for sure. =D Things are great! You rock! Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/2/2013 10:23:00 AM Thanks Drake, how are things at your end of the net??

Debbie Guzzi Date: 8/2/2013 9:30:00 AM Maybe you don't see her either? I would say adding some more smile and metaphor, maybe a dollop of alliteration would add zest to this! THANKS so your input on The Rift Soup Mail Light & Love Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/2/2013 10:05:00 AM This is not a poem about my significant other, she is my perfection. This was going back in time to my childhood. Thanks for commenting and visiting.

Joseph May Date: 8/2/2013 8:24:00 AM a liberating dream...then jolted back to reality....nice write... Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/2/2013 8:28:00 AM Thanks Joseph

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/2/2013 8:15:00 AM wow, one of the best SERIOUS entries I have seen, Richard. I love it. and you took the challenge to another level. Mine is so dopey. If I get on her list, it's only because she is not getting very many funny entries!! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/2/2013 8:18:00 AM Thanks Andrea, don't sell yourself short, I am sure your entry will be appreciated.

Sue-Ellen Newman Date: 8/1/2013 7:09:00 PM Excellent entry for the contest, glad it is just your entry as it is sad for me, how love grows apart, nicely written good luck, blessings sueellen Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/1/2013 8:12:00 PM Thanks , can allways use blessings. I appreciate the visit.

Eileen Manassian Date: 8/1/2013 3:25:00 PM :'( Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/1/2013 3:35:00 PM This is not a current experience but rather my growing up years. That is a long time ago and I am very comfortable being me. Thanks for concern.