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Plastered Smile

I look back to yesterday's sadness Marked by tears not allowed to spill A smile plastered on a perpetual nightmare Dreaming of how my life should have been Marked by tears not allowed to spill Screams from within muffled by salt water Dreaming of how my life should have been In the distance my eyes see dry land Screams from within muffled by salt water My life preserver tight around my neck In the distance my eyes see dry land Expectations beyond this my misery My life preserver tight around my neck I must release the straps and swim away Expectations Beyond this my misery I struggle to reach freedoms shore I must release the straps and swim away My dream is but a few strokes in the distance I struggle to reach freedoms shore With each stroke I become much stronger. My dream is but a few strokes in the distance Away from a smile plastered on a perpetual nightmare With each stroke I become much stronger I look back to yesterday's sadness

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Eleza Young

Date: 7/18/2013 9:50:00 AM

Loved it!...... Mostly because it described a part of me.:)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/18/2013 9:58:00 AM

Thanks Asra, I hope you were also a strong swimmer.

Manel Gunatillake

Date: 7/8/2013 9:03:00 PM

7 is a must my sweet friend. here you have discussed a deep human feeling. walking away the false smiles is hard but then you become free from the slavery. you become a Butterfly!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/11/2013 7:11:00 AM

Thanks Manel you are most kind.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/8/2013 7:51:00 AM

- Words of truth .... beautifully written Richard! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/8/2013 8:52:00 AM

Thanks Anne Lise.

Poet Tacito

Date: 7/7/2013 10:33:00 PM

Against the tides, towards the winds. Against the waves, towards the horizons. Embrace the newfound resilience...this was awesome!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/8/2013 7:12:00 AM

Thanks Drake

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 7/7/2013 5:14:00 PM

Rick.....this is so inspiring. Love your encouragement that all of us has the strength to get away from the sadness that plagues us. Thought provoking write.Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/7/2013 6:54:00 PM

Thanks Cecilia, I know you are a strong person although at times you may not realize it. Thanks for reading and commenting.

Colleen Bono

Date: 7/7/2013 4:45:00 PM

I wish I could have these kinds of thoughts instead of the ones I have.But reading yours soothes the soul.2 more days.Colleen

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/7/2013 6:55:00 PM

The ocean makes me happy, I hope it holds the same magic for you as well.

Colleen Bono
Date: 7/7/2013 6:30:00 PM

when I go to the ocean I will probably have a different type of PLASTERED SMILE.LOL.

Cherie Thomas

Date: 7/7/2013 3:10:00 PM

Such a beautiful poem, can so relate to those times of just treding to stay afloat, and a plastered mask to hide behind, and then when you look back you realize you had stregnth, you may have not recognized at the time....beautiful expression in this poem. ty4sharing:0)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/7/2013 6:57:00 PM

Thanks Cherie, I see you understand. Thanks for commenting.

Karen Anglesey

Date: 7/7/2013 2:20:00 PM

Beautiful poetry and poetry form. I guess in reality we must all sink or swim. Excellent portrayal of putting struggles in perspective ...keep on swimming :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/7/2013 2:23:00 PM

Thanks Karen

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/7/2013 2:16:00 PM

Beautiful, Richard....Keep swimming. :) Yes...we often plaster smiles because not many can bear the weight of our sorrow. I enjoyed reading this....soup mail

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/7/2013 2:24:00 PM

Fortunately I am a strong swimmer. Thanks for the kind comment