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She Had Been Perfect

I thought she was perfect the way she was Long black hair and those gorgeous eyes Why did she desire another's applause? He wanted her breasts a larger size With me there'd be no need to change Long black hair and those gorgeous eyes The way she loved him I thought it was strange He failed to discover the best of her With me there'd be no need for change When I think back it's all a blur I had never been a part of her plan He failed to discover the best of her Instead she settled for less of a man His love affair had been with himself I had never been a part of her plan Discarded like a book on a shelf His love affair had been with himself I thought she was perfect the way she was Why did she desire another's applause?

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Eileen Manassian

Date: 12/3/2014 6:52:00 PM

Lovely piece...our poems echo each other...You Suffer for His Sins. Just looking at your writes and this popped out at me. How intriguing. The heart is not always wise.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/4/2014 7:40:00 AM

What a great way to start my day Eileen, thanks for visiting my older write. Yes indeed the heart can be blinded by love.

BE Bailey

Date: 10/23/2014 8:47:00 AM

I love this piece Richard. It is so beautiful and this is reality these days. Really beautiful. "B"

Monterey Sirak

Date: 10/4/2014 9:24:00 AM

Beautiful and so sad. Sometimes people miss what is right in front of them when focused on a far away vision.

Sharon Gulley

Date: 10/3/2014 8:51:00 PM

With me there'd be no need for change, I love it Richard. Such a wonderful write...Sharon G.

Herzel Poshiwa

Date: 10/3/2014 6:57:00 AM

Truthful! A sad story in most of us women's lives....Beautifully done Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/3/2014 7:54:00 AM

Thanks Herzel, I hope that is not true. That would be a sad commentary on the men in their lives.

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 10/1/2014 9:26:00 PM

Nicely written Richard. The applause is the part I liked the most because it personifies the entire poem. Good write... Verlena

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/2/2014 8:07:00 AM

Good morning and thanks Verlena.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 10/1/2014 8:13:00 AM

Its paimful when a woman is blinded by love towards someone whose always trying to make her change.Many times one realizes the bad choice over the years when there is no escape from where to run away.Yes some people who are less than happy with themselves try to change their other half,even manipulating her at times,and make them believe that without them they are nothing.A fine way of bullying.This poem touched my heart for many reasons.Tnks for sharing.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/1/2014 8:42:00 AM

What a powerful commentary, you have fully understood what I have written. Both this woman and her man are part of the endless puzzle of dysfunctional relationships.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/1/2014 6:07:00 AM

my, a lovely surprise to see you doing a terzanelle, rich... well composed with out a curious touch about how one feels less of herself.. huggs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/1/2014 8:03:00 AM

Good morning and a big thanks and hug to you Nette.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/29/2014 10:41:00 PM

Richard. ... how did I miss this? My terzanelle.....:-) You just flow in this form. I don't know why life is so complicated, but some things are pure and simple. You are a wonderful man. ..... accepting and loving.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/29/2014 11:11:00 PM

I haven't written one in quite a while, I thought it was time. I'm pleased you like it. Not many have commented so I wasn't sure if it was any good.