Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Silent Sos

I strain my ears to hear you

s i l e n c e

The violence within your quiet voice

s i l e n c e

I wish to be a friend with you again 

s i l e n c e

but I can’t stop the notes inside my head.


“Silent night Holy night”

S i l e n c e    

I’m afraid of my demons,
they are released when we’re alone.
That’s why I avoid you friend.
Within my noise I can pretend
that the walls aren’t closing in.

So I ride a subway car
Reading posters on the wall
Images of pretty things
As perfect faces gaze back at me
I can not breathe the words they say

S I L E N C E

Still they tell me not so subtly 
I’m not good enough to be
I hear their words 
screaming inside my head!
Where are you Silence?
 Were we once not friends?

The prophets whispered words I crave,
neon daggers in my head!

 S i l e n c e

Once again I find your company
Beneath the ground and cobblestone
I am finally alone and free
and you old friend 
are here with me

S  I  L   e   n    c     e

Written upon my epitaph
A sad and silent warning.

“Our lonely lovely son, may he Rest In Peace.”

Now I’m embraced by “my old friend”,
Do you hear “The sound of Silence” ?



Written July 29th 2019

For John Hamilton’s  “Sound of Silence” Contest.  

Thanks for the inspiration John.

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Ann Foster November 7, 2019 at 3:15 PM Wow. I am left weak as well. You are a grand poet, even with the heavy sadness carried long. Hugs and sweet prayers. An incredible write. Ann Richard Lamoureux November 7, 2019 at 5:05 PM Great comment, thanks Ann. Blessings Rick.

Elaine Perrin October 10, 2019 at 7:03 AM So powerful and intense! “ The profits whispered words I crave, Neon daggers in my head “ Love it :-) x Richard Lamoureux October 10, 2019 at 8:14 AM Thanks Elaine, I appreciate your enthusiastic response. Blessings Rick.

Timothy Mcguire September 11, 2019 at 10:47 AM I'm glad I've come across your work. It has body, substance and a personality to sink your mind into. Well done Richard Lamoureux September 11, 2019 at 11:53 AM Thanks Timothy.

Eileen Manassian August 30, 2019 at 9:18 PM How creative! Superb. I loved the line of "neon daggers in my head". I'm glad your muse is active!!! She hasn't deserted you. Richard Lamoureux August 31, 2019 at 6:21 PM Thanks Eileen.

Punnia Viswan Bhatia August 28, 2019 at 7:13 AM Beautiful! Richard Lamoureux August 28, 2019 at 7:48 AM Thanks!

Vladislav Raven August 26, 2019 at 2:00 PM Hi Richard, it is great to see your poetry getting the recognition it deserves. A beautifully creative write my friend. I lost myself within your words and the visions they painted within my mind. You are truly a word artist. I loved the content of this piece. A definite fave Richard. Have a wonderful evening. Your friend always....Mike.

Brenda Chiri August 22, 2019 at 11:55 AM Loved your words and how artfully you arranged this story Rick!;) Richard Lamoureux August 28, 2019 at 7:49 AM Thanks Brenda. hugs Rick.

Silent One August 21, 2019 at 1:55 AM Well you know I love silence... Great take on the contest.. Richard Lamoureux August 21, 2019 at 8:23 AM Ha ha, :0)

Edmund Strempfl August 11, 2019 at 10:14 PM There was much depth in feelings and expression in this well written poem Richard Lamoureux August 21, 2019 at 8:23 AM Thanks Edmund.

Alexis Y. August 10, 2019 at 11:32 AM Wow! What a deep and profound write on the contest theme. I'm glad you wrote what felt good to you. Well done. Have a fantastic weekend- Alexis Richard Lamoureux August 11, 2019 at 7:56 AM Thanks for the visit Alexis. I hope you are enjoying your weekend as well.

Connie Marcum Wong August 9, 2019 at 5:36 AM This is wonderful Richard! I can't believe it did not get on the winner's list. Let me expresses how much I love it by giving it a FAVE! xxoo Richard Lamoureux August 9, 2019 at 8:54 AM Thanks Connie, you are kind. Sometimes when you write a piece it feels good. This was one of those cases. Hugs Rick.

Paul Callus August 7, 2019 at 4:14 PM A very creative take on this contest prompt, Richard. Need I wish you luck! Regards // paul Richard Lamoureux August 9, 2019 at 8:56 AM Thanks Paul, this one didn’t make the cut. I am happy I participated and ended up with this piece.

Kurt Ravidas August 7, 2019 at 12:59 PM This is god damn nice silence, Richard. And, please, no SOS, Mayday and signal flares) Kurt Ravidas August 7, 2019 at 3:42 PM To tell the truth, I donno whom you're talking about, but I bet all of them are worthy representatives of human's society) Richard Lamoureux August 7, 2019 at 2:24 PM I used to watch you on the Gong Show. I think you were going by the title of “The Unknown Comic” back then. ;0)

Jennifer Proxenos August 7, 2019 at 11:57 AM Sometimes all we need to feel is the silence around us, but then voices start creeping into the silence and spoil our sheer longing for it! A gem Richard. Thank-you for visiting and for your lovely comments on my poems. Hugs, Jennifer. Richard Lamoureux August 7, 2019 at 12:01 PM My pleasure Jennifer.

Caren Krutsinger August 6, 2019 at 1:08 PM So beautifully done, Richard. "The prophets whispered words I crave, neon daggers in my head! S i l e n c e" Wow! Thank you for sharing. Richard Lamoureux August 6, 2019 at 1:24 PM Thanks Karen, so pleased you enjoyed this one..

Winged Warrior August 6, 2019 at 7:55 AM Should have placed, my friend...great entry...got to talk to John...sending a Winged Warrior win...^WW^ :o) Richard Lamoureux August 6, 2019 at 8:16 AM I’m pleased you like it. Much appreciated.

Mystic Rose Rose August 5, 2019 at 11:16 PM Your creativity is alive and well in this lovely poem Richard, I enjoyed the evening read, thank you . Richard Lamoureux August 6, 2019 at 7:36 AM Thanks Pixie.

Line Gauthier August 5, 2019 at 7:24 PM Wow - a powerful and poignant poem, Richard. Richard Lamoureux August 5, 2019 at 7:28 PM Thanks Line, I’m pleased you like it.

Eve Roper August 5, 2019 at 10:32 AM So unique and special my friend.. you touched me with your words. Richard Lamoureux August 5, 2019 at 2:00 PM Thanks Eve. ;0)

Ralph Sergi August 5, 2019 at 9:04 AM A very unique version of Silence, Rick! GL in the contest! Richard Lamoureux August 5, 2019 at 2:00 PM Thanks a Ralph.

Andrea Dietrich August 4, 2019 at 7:08 PM wow, the ending is fabulous. Reminds me of the scene of Ebenezer Scrooge in the graveyard seeing his own tombstone. a powerful one Richard. Probably a contest I won't bother one as free verse the way I want to do it is just so difficult for me! Richard Lamoureux August 5, 2019 at 12:24 AM I tend to break out in Rhyme part way through my free verse. I had to resist the urge for thiscontest.

Tamanna Ferdous August 4, 2019 at 1:48 AM Whimsically I explored a bit and really liked this poem. Take this comment as a valid true comment and I would really appreciate it. Thanks. Richard Lamoureux August 4, 2019 at 2:40 AM I will take it as you intended. Thanks for your visit.

Matthew Anish August 3, 2019 at 2:58 PM So - you read posters on the subway. Do you live in NYC? They have poetry on the subways - poetry in motion. Stimulating work and thanks for your comments. Yours Matthew Ansih Richard Lamoureux August 4, 2019 at 2:37 AM Thanks Matthew.

Vegter Papyrus August 3, 2019 at 2:51 PM When silence speaks, it's a powerful thing. "Neon daggers line, an intense verse! Blessings Richard Lamoureux August 4, 2019 at 2:37 AM Thanks Keith.

David Mchattie August 2, 2019 at 7:04 PM Very thought provoking. So many things going though my head. I haven't heard voices in my head since I stopped using my ipod. Wonderful poem. Have a great day. Richard Lamoureux August 2, 2019 at 7:37 PM Thanks David, myself I didn’t even need the iPod to hear voices.;0)

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