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Lines On My Face

The words that I write
flow from a deep place
The lines I express
mirror the lines on my face

Some lines are joyful
other lines took their toll
Yes the lines on my face
on the page reveal my soul

I love my laugh lines
they are my fast friends
I can be a bit cheeky
or sarcastic, it depends

My love lines are softer
around my eyes they reveal
To the page when transferred 
they let you know how I feel

Some lines are more tragic
they are my battle scars
I share lines on pages
instead of drinking in bars

Joyful, sad or happy
each line expressed is true
My expression as a writer
I choose to gift to you 

Yes, all the lines scribed
mirror the lines on my face
They help me to navigate
through my mind space 

Lines that reveal wisdom
are not pretty that’s true
They should be heeded
please listen to them too

Then choose to reveal
some lines of your own
I’ll see the lines on your face
and know that I’m not alone!

Copyright © Richard Lamoureux | Year Posted 2019

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Mystic Rose Rose Date: 5/12/2020 5:56:00 AM I'm glad you gifted us with your lines of Grace, lovely xo Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/12/2020 7:57:00 AM You are sweet.

JCB Brul Date: 4/15/2020 10:18:00 AM Wow, those lines that spell your very soul! Excellent rendition! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/15/2020 10:20:00 AM Thanks JCB

Elaine Perrin Date: 10/12/2019 10:20:00 AM You’ve done it again! Another favourite for me. Absolutely love this beautiful and honest piece :-) x Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/12/2019 10:51:00 AM Thanks Elaine, blessings Rick.

Vladislav Raven Date: 9/12/2019 7:50:00 PM Hi Richard, a beautiful way to express who you are, through the lines in your face. no matter what lines your poetry expresses, they are wonderful to behold, for your poetry is creative and excellent . This has to be a fav. Have a wonderful Friday. Hugs....Mike. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/13/2019 7:36:00 AM You are kind, thanks Mike.

Frances Byrne Date: 9/12/2019 8:41:00 AM Hi Richard, That is so beautifully written, how wonderful to celebrate who you are, Lovely, Frances Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/12/2019 8:57:00 AM Thanks Frances. The lines are increasing daily.

Panagiota Romios Date: 8/30/2019 2:39:00 PM Richard, I have commented on this earlier. But on reading it again... Have to FAV this extraordinary poem. I know you won't mind! Panagiota Login to Reply

Punnia Viswan Bhatia Date: 8/28/2019 9:38:00 AM Oh man!, I just love this one. Many many thanks!!! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/28/2019 10:05:00 AM This was a fun one to write.

Brenda Chiri Date: 8/26/2019 7:39:00 AM What a wonderful ways to explain lines on your face! Beautifully done and could I use some of those to explain the ones on mine? Lol! Loved it Rick!;) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/26/2019 8:04:00 AM Thanks Brenda, hugs Rick.

Jude Herrick Date: 8/13/2019 5:15:00 AM A very artistic Quatrain Richard! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/26/2019 8:05:00 AM Thanks Jude.

Suzanne Delaney Date: 7/25/2019 3:48:00 PM Nothing more beautiful than a kind and smiling face. Hugs, SuZ Login to Reply

Alexis Y. Date: 7/22/2019 8:59:00 PM WoW! Richard, What a deep yet relatable write. It had such depth but I see some of myself within your write. I think you just put "you" on a page. What I see is such a kind soul. Thanks for sharing such a write:-) Alexis Login to Reply

Rhona Mcferran Date: 7/19/2019 10:23:00 PM Our lines and "battle scars" are beautiful, because they remind us that we survived! This piece is fantastic, my friend... an instant FAV for me! ;) Login to Reply

Anisha Dutta Date: 7/16/2019 12:50:00 AM Enjoyed. But I think lines of wisdom are most pretty. Best Wishes always. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/16/2019 9:03:00 AM Thanks Anisha.

Edlynn Nau Date: 7/10/2019 4:30:00 PM Nope! Not alone. Give me another year or two and my face will look like a World Map. I have mountains, valleys, deserts, and new softer places. Ahhh IF ONLY these could be replaced by GPS. Lol. Lot of living on this end too. Revealing my history and telling that I’ve lived by the lake or sea (too much of our star)! THIS WAS FUN! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/10/2019 4:39:00 PM Thanks Edlynn.

Charmaine Chircop Date: 7/7/2019 4:09:00 PM Every line on your face is special indeed..It reflects who you are..What you passed from..joy..sorrow..happiness....It reflects wisdom indeed to see beyond our own lines..I hope my lines will reflect warmth towards my friends.Loves this Rick. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/8/2019 3:08:00 PM Thanks Charmaine, hugs Rick.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/2/2019 3:44:00 PM Rick, this is brilliant writing my friend! You have painted the tapestry of life in this beautiful poem. I love the analogy and metaphors that are so accurately portrayed. This solid gold piece is going into my faves! Bravo! : ) xxoo Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/4/2019 8:16:00 AM Thanks for the sweet comment. :0)

Vegter Papyrus Date: 6/29/2019 11:20:00 AM They do tell our story. They expose living conditions... Things that reside in our spirit. Some Real Talk, and GOOD! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/4/2019 8:17:00 AM Thanks Keith.

Panagiota Romios Date: 6/28/2019 1:08:00 AM Fantastic poetic honesty, so greatly appreciated by this poet!))) Panagiota Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/28/2019 8:21:00 AM Thanks Panagiota.

Susan Ashley Date: 6/23/2019 9:26:00 AM Your emotions are so beautifully expressed in this riveting poem, Richard, and please know, that you are not alone. I loved this piece, a fav! Your poetic soul shines. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/23/2019 9:42:00 AM Thanks Ashley. Hugs Rick.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/16/2019 11:14:00 AM Believe me , we are not alone! Good one, Richard. I wish I could feel as grateful as you about the lines on my face! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/16/2019 1:26:00 PM Lines make people more interesting to look at. ;0)

Ralph Sergi Date: 6/15/2019 8:14:00 AM A sage narrative on an old-young man. Well done, Rick! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/16/2019 1:26:00 PM Thanks Ralph.

Eileen Manassian Date: 6/15/2019 1:19:00 AM So full of wisdom and beauty. I enjoyed this. I have a new poem up. Thanks for your visit to my older work. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/15/2019 8:12:00 AM My pleasure Eileen.

Nette Onclaud Date: 6/13/2019 2:58:00 PM rich, each line on your face marks a breakthrough, a sad tale, and many a triumph in the seemingly wonderful journey of life... so beautifully rendered!...huggs Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/15/2019 8:10:00 AM Thanks Nette, hugs Rick.

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 6/12/2019 1:18:00 PM A poem of wisdom - each line giving away characteristics - enjoyed this true of life poem Richard - very well penned! Hugs, Jennifer. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/12/2019 1:19:00 PM Thanks Jennifer, hugs Rick.

CayCay Jennings Date: 6/11/2019 11:42:00 PM I love your approach to this topic; it is lighthearted, delightful and engaging -- also uplifting. All the best ingredients in a poem that concerns aging. Bravo. All the best ... CayCay Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/12/2019 1:21:00 PM Thanks for the sweet comment. Hugs Rick.

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