Richard Lamoureux Poet Pantoum

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 July 18, 2013 at 9:50 AM Loved it!...... Mostly because it described a part of me.:) Richard Lamoureux July 18, 2013 at 9:58 AM Thanks Asra, I hope you were also a strong swimmer.

Manel Gunatillake July 8, 2013 at 9:03 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 July 11, 2013 at 7:11 AM Thanks Manel you are most kind.

Anne-Lise Andresen July 8, 2013 at 7:51 AM - Words of truth .... beautifully written Richard! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux July 8, 2013 at 8:52 AM Thanks Anne Lise.

Poet Tacito July 7, 2013 at 10:33 PM Against the tides, towards the winds. Against the waves, towards the horizons. Embrace the newfound resilience...this was awesome! Richard Lamoureux July 8, 2013 at 7:12 AM Thanks Drake

Cecilia Macfarlane July 7, 2013 at 5:14 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 July 7, 2013 at 6:54 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 July 7, 2013 at 4:45 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 July 7, 2013 at 6:55 PM The ocean makes me happy, I hope it holds the same magic for you as well. Colleen Bono July 7, 2013 at 6:30 PM when I go to the ocean I will probably have a different type of PLASTERED SMILE.LOL.

Cherie Thomas July 7, 2013 at 3:10 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 July 7, 2013 at 6:57 PM Thanks Cherie, I see you understand. Thanks for commenting.

Karen Anglesey July 7, 2013 at 2:20 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 July 7, 2013 at 2:23 PM Thanks Karen

Eileen Manassian July 7, 2013 at 2:16 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 July 7, 2013 at 2:24 PM Fortunately I am a strong swimmer. Thanks for the kind comment