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Lost and Found

Lost and Found 

Be quiet quiet quiet
Yes quiet as a mouse
It's nobody else's business
What goes on inside our house
We like our big  little secrets
All disguised in pretty bows
These things are just between us
It is best that no one  knows!

The little girl she listened
Held that burden of belief
Pretended with eyes of happy
But inside she held her grief
Losing her voice to a sorrow 
That she wasn't allowed to show
Inside a numbing awareness 
and no safe place where she could go

She kept on being quiet
Those around her thought it weird
She tried so hard to form her words 
But her voice had disappeared
She lived within the shadows
until one day she made a choice
No longer would she be silent
She prayed "Please God give me my voice!"

Some answers don't come easy
But God helps us when we try
Her voice started as whisper
Yet on words she learned to fly
Her message spoken clearly
big little secrets shouldn't be kept
The girl became a woman
and she earned her self respect

Within light thoughts are shifted 
She's not afraid to be seen
Truthful words tell her story
Others know where she has been
Her voice reveals her beauty
She knows freedom in her heart 
With us she shares her secrets
As she transforms pain into art!

Dedicated to the girl who lost her voice,
and the woman who found it.  Freyja Jensen.

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Simon King

Date: 4/4/2020 10:27:00 AM

A great read and inspired its has a growing rhythm also ‘and it nicely crescendo’s with a meaningful ending

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/4/2020 4:52:00 PM

Thanks Simon. ;0)

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper

Date: 10/6/2016 8:12:00 AM

This should be included in your next book. It's a very nice poem Richard. Dare I say a simple poem, with a powerful message. I've been away, but still writing. I need to get with you as I'm nearing the end of my collection which I'd like to publish in the near future. MC

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/3/2016 2:05:00 PM

I had tears in my eyes reading your poetry It is a sad poem even so I enjoyed reading your poetry. I guess I needed to cry. Your poem moved me.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 8/14/2016 8:11:00 PM

Hi Richard, this is an excellent write on this theme. It is always hard for me to read such writes without being touched to tears. Along with the tears comes the anger inside. Don't get me wrong, i personally never lived in a house where secrets had to be held but stories like this deeply touch me. To me, this poem is beautiful in its sadness Richard. An excellent write from a beautiful heart. This has to be a seven and a fav Rochard. You move the heart my friend....Mike.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/14/2016 8:30:00 PM

Your comments are uplifting, I so appreciate your visits and hearing your perspective.

Charlie Smith

Date: 8/14/2016 12:06:00 PM

Secrets that steel innocence transform hope to hate. Great write Richard, thanks...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/14/2016 8:31:00 PM

Thanks Charlie. ;0)

Becca Teagan

Date: 8/13/2016 9:04:00 PM

This is an amazing poem, Rick..... I'm really in awe of the message here. Very well done, I hope this is published.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/14/2016 8:32:00 PM

No, it's not published but I might include it in my next book. Hugs Rick.

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/12/2016 10:33:00 AM

I went from a girl to a woman. Excellent write. A gigantic seven and a fave:-) Alexis

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/14/2016 8:34:00 PM

Thanks Alexis.

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/12/2016 10:31:00 AM

Hi Richard, It seems like I seen this piece before or someone simliar. I can relate to this piece very much. In some ways it's like you're telling my story. I was a young who suffered from abuse and that abuse silenced me. I was too ashamed to talk because I thought is was my fault. But one day after many years of mental and physical abuse, this little girl spoke and that was the most freeing experience ever.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/14/2016 8:37:00 PM

I'm sorry you are familiar with this pain. I am however glad you found your voice. I wrote this piece a while ago and after rereading it I decided to do some editing.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 8/12/2016 5:39:00 AM

A masterfully crafted poem encompassing so many emotions and images that leaves one in amazement! A seven dear Richard!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/12/2016 7:21:00 AM

Thanks Demetrios, it is always a pleasure to have you visit.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/12/2016 3:51:00 AM

Richard...your poetry goes fro strength to strength. I'm moved by this write. Bless you for showcasing people who have learned to deal with pain in constructive ways. Hugs, dear. Vacation is going great. We've extended our time here. Won't be home till late next week. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/12/2016 7:23:00 AM

That's great Eileen, I'm so glad you are enjoying your time. These are moments to treasure. Hugs Rick.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 8/11/2016 11:38:00 PM

What a story, I read this a few times, beautiful prose, I loved the line "Her voice reveals her beauty" Your poem in now part of her art collection!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/12/2016 7:27:00 AM

Thanks for taking the time to read it a few times. I feel bad my time has been so short as of late. There are so many people I have not been able to keep in contact with, yourself included. Once I get moved I will have more time.

Laura Leiser

Date: 8/11/2016 10:16:00 PM

Beautiful!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/12/2016 7:28:00 AM

Thanks Laura.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/11/2016 9:44:00 PM

This poem is so beautiful Richard! I love your use of an oxymoron. This poem is impactful and very moving Richard. Excellent! : ) 7

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/12/2016 7:28:00 AM

Thanks so much Connie.

Lynn Marie

Date: 8/11/2016 2:25:00 PM

Wow! Story poems are a fave of mine and this is one I will not soon forget. Your words are deceptively playful at the beginning, then a wham of horror, culminating to beautiful words of healing and hope. A lovely redemptive piece highlighting the strength of a woman's soul and the power of faith. That "art"was her saving grace, leaves me with goosebumps so incredibly you have penned this stunning piece. Brilliant writing..a most uplifting special read. blessings, lynn

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/12/2016 7:29:00 AM

Hi Lynn, if I could favorite a comment, this would surely be the one. Thanks so much for this gift of words.

Lynn Marie
Date: 8/11/2016 2:29:00 PM

Has a feel like Maya Angelou's "I know why the caged bird doesn't sing"..A classic as yours is now one of mine :-) lynn

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/11/2016 2:24:00 PM

- A touching story Richard ...... lovely end - Wonderful written - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/12/2016 7:30:00 AM

Thanks Anne-Lise, I appreciate the thoughtful visit and hug.

Daniel Turner

Date: 8/11/2016 11:59:00 AM

Many women remain silent. Boys are worse. What a sick world we live in. Your poem is as beautiful as your mind, Richard. Sad, but some stories need to be told. Great job.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/12/2016 7:34:00 AM

This one is close to my heart because I grew up in an abusive home and we were all swore to secrecy. My dad also moved us every year or so to keep us isolated. Thanks for this thoughtful relation to the piece.

John Hamilton

Date: 8/11/2016 10:45:00 AM

Wonderful dedication to your friend! Many turn their pain into art, look at what you do...it inspires the rest of us!

John Hamilton
Date: 9/3/2016 8:17:00 PM

Wow my father moved us every year too, coincidences just keep coming.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/11/2016 11:17:00 AM

You are kind my friend.

Tim Smith

Date: 8/11/2016 8:35:00 AM

A beautiful story Richard. I have not heard if her before. It is true we need to pray to be heard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/11/2016 8:54:00 AM

Thanks Tim, she is a friend and Author from Kelowna. I wrote this piece for her to present at the launch of her third book.