Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

She Is, Or Maybe She Is Not

She found herself
In the shards of who I am
The broken bits
The shadows
The resurrection of yesterday's pauses

I wonder
Was it the happy bits
The quiet contemplations
Or does she exist 
Within the doubts
The abbreviated sentences
The opinions of her own imposters
Those who choose to see her with veiled perceptions
Is she who she wants to be
Or is she in a state of becoming
I try to see past my own limitations

I wade through my wheres
Trying to see where 
Where she has been
Where is she now
Why
Yes I wonder why
Why does she identify with me
I am left to ponder
Contemplate

Who is this woman
With sad happy eyes
Strong in a broken sorta way
Who visits me 
On glowing paper
Graces me with kindness
Chooses to ponder herself
Within my spaces
I will seek her out
For she too
Reveals
Her notes
Sings her spirit
On pure white
Glowing
Paper

Dedicated to Charmaine after she commented on my "I Am" poem.

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Ovidiu Bocsa December 9, 2014 at 1:51 PM You are the poetry I try to write sometime... Richard Lamoureux December 10, 2014 at 8:08 AM Thankyou for these kind words.

Sarai Virden November 18, 2014 at 11:12 AM Richard, This piece was so incredibly tender. A picture equating to the feeling of such adoration as loves fingers brushing back the hair, then cradling their head, bringing it to rest upon their chest. Simply beautiful!

Eileen Manassian November 17, 2014 at 8:44 AM This is a beautiful tribute to Charmaine, Richard. I read it a few days ago...back to leave a comment. Hope your day is going well. Hugs

Debbie Guzzi November 14, 2014 at 7:22 PM Ah Charma is a riddle wrapped in an enigma :) Light & Love

Monterey Sirak November 10, 2014 at 8:09 AM An amazing dedication. You see beyond the words to the inner self holding the pen and shine the light. I saw your comment that you were looking for a new poem from me. I felt bad that you left empty handed (or should I say empty worded?) so I posted something. Richard Lamoureux November 10, 2014 at 8:20 AM Thanks Monterey, off to read!

Demetrios Trifiatis November 10, 2014 at 5:01 AM First, I had to read your " I Am ..." poem, dear Richard, for to be able to correctly judge this one! That much depth, knowledge and beauty was I not prepared to find in both poems! In awe I remain, exclaiming: MARVELOUS! Marvelous also for the person it is dedicated to for she is a lady of the most tender and kind nature that matches yours in many ways! Congratulations my friend, please accept my humble seven as a token of my appreciation to this jewel of a writing!

Andrea Dietrich November 9, 2014 at 11:12 PM This is another beauty that you have written. It is not surprising to me that this was inspired by one as sweet and caring as our Charma. Soupmail. Richard Lamoureux November 10, 2014 at 12:08 AM Thanks Andrea.

Liam Mcdaid November 9, 2014 at 5:34 PM written to a very beautiful lady richard i tip my hat truly golden pen dear friend Richard Lamoureux November 9, 2014 at 5:34 PM Thanks Liam.

Gary Bateman November 9, 2014 at 2:46 PM Great Dedication here Richard. This write is quite powerful indeed. Enjoyed it very much. Best Always, Gary Richard Lamoureux November 9, 2014 at 3:20 PM Thanks Gary

Maurice Yvonne November 9, 2014 at 2:42 PM Great dedication to Char Richard. Char is definetely a real treasure. It also speaks to the amazing person you are. Richard Lamoureux November 9, 2014 at 3:21 PM As are you Maurice.

Charmaine Chircop November 9, 2014 at 12:46 PM One time I am what I want to be,Other times who I am expected to be~Your line went something like that..It hit deep when I read it cause I do.find myself in such situation oftenly.Its as if some people and even faith have many expectations,Sometimes I fulfill them,other times ..I am who I want to be.I do exist within the doubts.Where I has been?To heaven and hell.Distant from God yet so close.Where I am?A happy mother living in th dream of my child..living for my girl..forgettin my own world,knowing this love is so worthwile for a child.Richard ,I thankyou deeply for such a beauty.Touched again..Going to my favs : )Charma Richard Lamoureux November 9, 2014 at 3:18 PM My pleasure, thanks for inspiring me.

Tim Smith November 9, 2014 at 12:16 PM A beautiful ode to Charma Richard...We all love the notes she sings...a fav ( wow two in one day) Richard Lamoureux November 9, 2014 at 12:28 PM Thanks again Tim!

Jan Allison November 9, 2014 at 12:10 PM A wonderful dedication to Charmaine - I do love your style of 'leaving to take a break Richard' think we see even more of you now my friend!!! hugs jan xxx Richard Lamoureux November 9, 2014 at 12:14 PM Thanks Jan, it seems Freddie has risen from the dead.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma November 9, 2014 at 10:41 AM Beautiful dedication to Charmaine! Well now I know the real power of comments Richard! Splendid work my friend! Richard Lamoureux November 9, 2014 at 10:50 AM Thanks Upma, I appreciate that you are the first to comment.