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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

Date: 11/7/2019 3:15:00 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
Date: 11/7/2019 5:05:00 PM

Great comment, thanks Ann. Blessings Rick.

Elaine Perrin

Date: 10/10/2019 7:03:00 AM

So powerful and intense! “ The profits whispered words I crave, Neon daggers in my head “ Love it :-) x

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/10/2019 8:14:00 AM

Thanks Elaine, I appreciate your enthusiastic response. Blessings Rick.

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 9/11/2019 10:47:00 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
Date: 9/11/2019 11:53:00 AM

Thanks Timothy.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/30/2019 9:18:00 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
Date: 8/31/2019 6:21:00 PM

Thanks Eileen.

Punnia Viswan Bhatia

Date: 8/28/2019 7:13:00 AM

Beautiful!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/28/2019 7:48:00 AM

Thanks!

Vladislav Raven

Date: 8/26/2019 2:00:00 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

Date: 8/22/2019 11:55:00 AM

Loved your words and how artfully you arranged this story Rick!;)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/28/2019 7:49:00 AM

Thanks Brenda. hugs Rick.

Silent One

Date: 8/21/2019 1:55:00 AM

Well you know I love silence... Great take on the contest..

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/21/2019 8:23:00 AM

Ha ha, :0)

Edmund Strempfl

Date: 8/11/2019 10:14:00 PM

There was much depth in feelings and expression in this well written poem

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/21/2019 8:23:00 AM

Thanks Edmund.

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/10/2019 11:32:00 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
Date: 8/11/2019 7:56:00 AM

Thanks for the visit Alexis. I hope you are enjoying your weekend as well.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/9/2019 5:36:00 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
Date: 8/9/2019 8:54:00 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

Date: 8/7/2019 4:14:00 PM

A very creative take on this contest prompt, Richard. Need I wish you luck! Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/9/2019 8:56:00 AM

Thanks Paul, this one didn’t make the cut. I am happy I participated and ended up with this piece.

Kurt Ravidas

Date: 8/7/2019 12:59:00 PM

This is god damn nice silence, Richard. And, please, no SOS, Mayday and signal flares)

Kurt Ravidas
Date: 8/7/2019 3:42:00 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
Date: 8/7/2019 2:24:00 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

Date: 8/7/2019 11:57:00 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
Date: 8/7/2019 12:01:00 PM

My pleasure Jennifer.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/6/2019 1:08:00 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
Date: 8/6/2019 1:24:00 PM

Thanks Karen, so pleased you enjoyed this one..

Winged Warrior

Date: 8/6/2019 7:55:00 AM

Should have placed, my friend...great entry...got to talk to John...sending a Winged Warrior win...^WW^ :o)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/6/2019 8:16:00 AM

I’m pleased you like it. Much appreciated.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 8/5/2019 11:16:00 PM

Your creativity is alive and well in this lovely poem Richard, I enjoyed the evening read, thank you .

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/6/2019 7:36:00 AM

Thanks Pixie.

Line Gauthier

Date: 8/5/2019 7:24:00 PM

Wow - a powerful and poignant poem, Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/5/2019 7:28:00 PM

Thanks Line, I’m pleased you like it.

Eve Roper

Date: 8/5/2019 10:32:00 AM

So unique and special my friend.. you touched me with your words.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/5/2019 2:00:00 PM

Thanks Eve. ;0)

Ralph Sergi

Date: 8/5/2019 9:04:00 AM

A very unique version of Silence, Rick! GL in the contest!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/5/2019 2:00:00 PM

Thanks a Ralph.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/4/2019 7:08:00 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
Date: 8/5/2019 12:24:00 AM

I tend to break out in Rhyme part way through my free verse. I had to resist the urge for thiscontest.

Tamanna Ferdous

Date: 8/4/2019 1:48:00 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
Date: 8/4/2019 2:40:00 AM

I will take it as you intended. Thanks for your visit.

Matthew Anish

Date: 8/3/2019 2:58:00 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
Date: 8/4/2019 2:37:00 AM

Thanks Matthew.

Vegter Papyrus

Date: 8/3/2019 2:51:00 PM

When silence speaks, it's a powerful thing. "Neon daggers line, an intense verse! Blessings

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2019 2:37:00 AM

Thanks Keith.

David Mchattie

Date: 8/2/2019 7:04:00 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
Date: 8/2/2019 7:37:00 PM

Thanks David, myself I didn’t even need the iPod to hear voices.;0)