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Red Door

Red Door Some say it’s a victimless crime People have partaken from earliest times Maybe they are consenting adults But this is not what it's all about Those who partake, join together their souls Pleasure commerce hearts always pay a toll Faces hidden both feel their shame They meet in darkness all the same What is this path, that so many choose Where both partakers eventually loose This is not what we are formed for Please walk away from the sorrowful Red Door

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/27/2019 6:06:00 PM

So true! Two hearts in jeopardy unless they unite in purity.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/28/2019 8:26:00 AM

Thanks Kim.

Lynn Marie

Date: 3/30/2017 11:19:00 PM

A thoughtful piece on a topic shrouded in emotions that need to be discussed. Your words are a great start, understanding can then begin. Nicely penned Richard :-) lynnxxx The title caught my eye because of Andreas poem for your 'Doors' contest. I just recommended you both to a very young man, Alex Anonymous. He has writers block, I suggested he read you both for inspiration. Enjoy a happy Friday and great weekend :-)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/31/2017 7:16:00 AM

Hi Lynn Marie, thanks for reading one of my older ones. I hope you also have a wonderful weekend. I hope your friend Alex stops by. ;0)

Julia Ward

Date: 6/17/2015 12:16:00 PM

My criticism was not of you but of Casarah in choosing to disclose sensitive family information on your poetry page.

Julia Ward

Date: 6/17/2015 11:59:00 AM

Regarding yours of 11:03 AM today, Richard... When one is dealing with a contentious subject, one can't be too careful on the Internet in discussing one's family members.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/17/2015 12:09:00 PM

I understand, however it is not up to me to decide what another person chooses to disclose. I can only try to respond as sensitively as I can.

Julia Ward

Date: 6/17/2015 10:31:00 AM

I read the comments, and I see Eileen referred to the "Red Door" perfume subject. As you know, I tackled that today for John Lawless' contest... As for yours, I thought you tackled the prostitution subject well. I can't get over Casarah admitting her mother was a prostitute, this being the Internet. I'm surprised she wanted to say it on this open site.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/17/2015 11:03:00 AM

I guess she is not looking at it from a perspective of shame. If it adds to a dialogue on the subject I think it is a good thing. Thanks for reading and commenting Julia.

Cynthia Jones

Date: 1/15/2015 1:34:00 PM

Some people have a hard life. Great poem though. *S* Cynthia

Casarah Nance

Date: 6/23/2014 10:38:00 AM

I didn't actually know what you meant by the red door, until I read some of the comments. I did enjoy the poem, I have mixed feeling on the subject, my mother was a prostitute in vegas way back when, i can see the pro's and cons, i love how your poems touch every subject, you are awesome ;)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/25/2014 12:42:00 PM

How is your mom now? Did her choice of work impact your feelings and thoughts around sexuality? I hope I am not being to intrusive by asking. Soup mail me if you like.

Sam Toil

Date: 4/20/2014 8:25:00 AM

Well said, Richard. The heart of your poem, "Faces hidden, both feel the shame", is provocative. "Hidden", "shame": there is nothing to be proud of here in this world. There is no connection. There is no love. There is only commerce and lurid gratification. I hope you are right when you say "This is not, what we are made for". Loved your poem. Peace...Sam

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/20/2014 8:37:00 AM

Thanks Sam, I like the amount of thought you put into your comments. I really appreciate it. My experience has taught me and shown me we are made for more.

Red Fiery

Date: 8/18/2013 9:08:00 AM

I wish the society could understand..i lived in Bengal for 8 yrs. It was famous for prostitution and all those things associated with it. I got a chance to interact with a prostitute who was travelling in the same bus. people in the bus were treating her like an untouchable. I got annoyed and in order to offend them i sat next to her. I am not ashamed of doing what I did. you have highlighted a very serious issue Richard. I am proud of you. This peom is better than the BEST ! 100/100...cheers !

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/18/2013 9:25:00 AM

Thanks, know one knows the prostitute's story but God and yet Jesus said let he who is without sin cast the first stone.

Karen Anglesey

Date: 7/21/2013 4:16:00 PM

Richard, In Las Vegas there Is the Green Door and the Red Rooster among many others... Your theme speaks loudly with the choice of words..very well done. Congratulations on being featured poet of the week :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/21/2013 4:39:00 PM

Thanks Karen

Skat A

Date: 7/21/2013 9:29:00 AM

RICHARD, I like this awesome write. Congrats, on having your poem featured on the soups home page. Have yourself a nice day. LUV* ~SKAT~

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/21/2013 4:41:00 PM

Thanks SKAT

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/21/2013 8:52:00 AM

Richard, Congratulations on your featured poem of the week. enjoy life with smiles :-) love <3 LINDA

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/21/2013 4:43:00 PM

Thanks Linda

Eileen Manassian

Date: 3/30/2013 7:20:00 AM

Richard, not offensive. Something that needs to be brought to light. However...I can't get the negative vibes needed cause Red Door used to be a scent I wore by Elizabeth Arden! It is simply beautiful! Just saying....the poem...GREAT! Worded very well! Like Andrea said, for some...there is no other alternative

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/31/2013 7:01:00 AM

I am glad it is not offensive. Sorry about the fragrance though. I guess Elizabeth Arden wants you to embrace the naughty side.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/11/2013 12:02:00 AM

there is not a thing risque in how you presented this one, richard. I bet you got fewer comments because you had not built up a fan base yet. I like your symbolism of the red door. Kind of like the scarlet letter. Did you see Les Mis. I believe some simply have to resort to the world's oldest profession when they are starving and need to provide for a family. So sadly true I think. mostly in third world countries but even here in the good old USA

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/11/2013 7:11:00 AM

No I almost went to see it once in Toronto. I do realize for many there is no choice. Thanks for taking a look.

Ashley Renee

Date: 11/8/2012 3:23:00 PM

Great work, I love how open minded you are. I think the mind works wonders when a poet can write with an open mind. Love it.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/8/2012 4:20:00 PM

Hi Ashley Thanks for being the first to comment. I appreciate your kind words. Feel free to browse about, ther may be more to your liking.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/27/2012 3:44:00 PM

I hope this one isn't offensive, it is the only Poem I have received no comments on. Just Curious.