Richard Lamoureux Poet Quatrain

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!

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Mystic Rose Rose May 12, 2020 at 5:56 AM I'm glad you gifted us with your lines of Grace, lovely xo Richard Lamoureux May 12, 2020 at 7:57 AM You are sweet.

JC Brul April 15, 2020 at 10:18 AM Wow, those lines that spell your very soul! Excellent rendition! Richard Lamoureux April 15, 2020 at 10:20 AM Thanks JCB

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

Vladislav Raven September 12, 2019 at 7:50 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. Richard Lamoureux September 13, 2019 at 7:36 AM You are kind, thanks Mike.

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

Panagiota Romios August 30, 2019 at 2:39 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

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

Brenda Chiri August 26, 2019 at 7:39 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!;) Richard Lamoureux August 26, 2019 at 8:04 AM Thanks Brenda, hugs Rick.

Jude Herrick August 13, 2019 at 5:15 AM A very artistic Quatrain Richard! Richard Lamoureux August 26, 2019 at 8:05 AM Thanks Jude.

Suzanne Delaney July 25, 2019 at 3:48 PM Nothing more beautiful than a kind and smiling face. Hugs, SuZ

Alexis Y. July 22, 2019 at 8:59 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

Rhona Mcferran July 19, 2019 at 10:23 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! ;)

Anisha Dutta July 16, 2019 at 12:50 AM Enjoyed. But I think lines of wisdom are most pretty. Best Wishes always. Richard Lamoureux July 16, 2019 at 9:03 AM Thanks Anisha.

Edlynn Nau July 10, 2019 at 4:30 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! Richard Lamoureux July 10, 2019 at 4:39 PM Thanks Edlynn.

Charmaine Chircop July 7, 2019 at 4:09 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. Richard Lamoureux July 8, 2019 at 3:08 PM Thanks Charmaine, hugs Rick.

Connie Marcum Wong July 2, 2019 at 3:44 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 Richard Lamoureux July 4, 2019 at 8:16 AM Thanks for the sweet comment. :0)

Vegter Papyrus June 29, 2019 at 11:20 AM They do tell our story. They expose living conditions... Things that reside in our spirit. Some Real Talk, and GOOD! Richard Lamoureux July 4, 2019 at 8:17 AM Thanks Keith.

Panagiota Romios June 28, 2019 at 1:08 AM Fantastic poetic honesty, so greatly appreciated by this poet!))) Panagiota Richard Lamoureux June 28, 2019 at 8:21 AM Thanks Panagiota.

Susan Ashley June 23, 2019 at 9:26 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 Richard Lamoureux June 23, 2019 at 9:42 AM Thanks Ashley. Hugs Rick.

Andrea Dietrich June 16, 2019 at 11:14 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! Richard Lamoureux June 16, 2019 at 1:26 PM Lines make people more interesting to look at. ;0)

Ralph Sergi June 15, 2019 at 8:14 AM A sage narrative on an old-young man. Well done, Rick! Richard Lamoureux June 16, 2019 at 1:26 PM Thanks Ralph.

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

Nette Onclaud June 13, 2019 at 2:58 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 Richard Lamoureux June 15, 2019 at 8:10 AM Thanks Nette, hugs Rick.

Jennifer Proxenos June 12, 2019 at 1:18 PM A poem of wisdom - each line giving away characteristics - enjoyed this true of life poem Richard - very well penned! Hugs, Jennifer. Richard Lamoureux June 12, 2019 at 1:19 PM Thanks Jennifer, hugs Rick.

CayCay Godwin June 11, 2019 at 11:42 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 Richard Lamoureux June 12, 2019 at 1:21 PM Thanks for the sweet comment. Hugs Rick.

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