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Slave

She wrapped herself in a beautiful lie
Bound so tight she was unable to fly
Slave to some pictues in a magazine
The essence of her could barely be seen

Bound so tight she was unable to fly
Choices she had made but didn't know why
The essence of her could barely be seen
The face of a woman who's only a teen

Choices she had made but didn't know why
Taking her love from a much older guy
The face of a woman who's only a teen
Absorbing sad from the places she's been

Taking her love from a much older guy
Minutes became years as her youth went by
Absorbing sad from the places she's been
Wanted happy but became sad and mean

Minutes became years as her youth went by
Life of desperation and getting high
Wanted happy but became sad and mean
Pain began early when she was fourteen

Life of desperation and getting high
She wrapped herself in a beautiful lie
Pain began early when she was fourteen
Slave to some pictures in a magazine

Copyright © Richard Lamoureux | Year Posted 2014

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Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 10/28/2016 7:53:00 PM Very powerful poem, Richard. Real, gritty and honest depiction of a sex slave. This pantoum form, I will have to seriously consider giving it a try ... I like how a message/theme can get repeated that you want to impress upon the reader. Great job, maestro. Much love to you. RW Login to Reply

Verlena S. Walker Date: 8/17/2014 6:45:00 PM Rick, I visited your page and read Best Richard Lamoureux Poems. I enjoyed what I read immensely. How long have you be writing Poetry? Oh, and "Slave" is unique. Verlena Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/17/2014 6:54:00 PM I wrote poetry back in grade school, but stopped until I was in my forties. I wrote steady for about a year and a bit and stopped for seven years. Now for the last three years I have been writing regularly. My first book came out this January and I have received tremendous reviews. It started out as 75 pages and grew to 320 as a result of a mentor pushing me to dig deeper. I am glad he did.

Casarah Nance Date: 6/20/2014 8:52:00 PM Hey you are kinda good at this poetry thing, okay really you are great and everything I read of yours impresses me even more. ;) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/17/2014 6:55:00 PM How did I miss this one Casarah? You are good for my ego.

Gina Montalbo Date: 5/2/2014 6:51:00 PM Wow so true great write...loved it..... Gina Login to Reply Gina Montalbo Date: 5/3/2014 9:31:00 AM Well my mom has told me to be proud of who and what i am she made me as perfect as i can be so what you see is what you get men who look for perfection miss the little things that make a woman perfect the perfect woman is the one that completes you... Gina Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/2/2014 7:03:00 PM Thanks Gina, I appreciate you looking at one of my less recent poems. I sometimes thin it must be difficult being a woman with all the unreasonable expectations nowadays. Often what women think men are looking for is far from reality. What do you think???

Donna Jones Date: 5/1/2014 9:21:00 AM Richard...going to favs with this one to read over again ..it is a rare gem...too true to be enjoyed lightly..I mean that in a good way...you did a wonderful job...awesome work Richard Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/1/2014 9:42:00 AM I am honored! Thanks so much Donna you are sweet.

Carol Eastman Date: 4/8/2014 9:01:00 PM A very unique poem. Well done! The title caught my attention. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/9/2014 8:32:00 AM Thanks Carol.

Sarai Virden Date: 4/7/2014 4:11:00 AM A sad kind of lovely poem. This one had me entranced. Hope you are well Rick... Hugs Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/7/2014 7:51:00 AM Hi Sarai, I am very well thank you. It is always nice to start the day with a hug, thanks.

Jerry T Curtis Date: 4/6/2014 7:14:00 PM Man, You really worked this one Richard. If my hat was on, I would be taking it off to you ! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/6/2014 9:32:00 PM Thanks Jerry.

James Tate Date: 4/6/2014 2:50:00 PM Richard, I like your style, command of poetry. Slave is well written. Thanks for your comment on my comment on Craig's poem in the hourglass shape. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/6/2014 9:33:00 PM My pleasure James, thanks for dropping by.

Patrick Nigros Date: 4/6/2014 2:28:00 PM im loving ths poem, "she wrapped herself in a beautifull lie" , one day when life takes me to Canada, i want to shake your hand and say "your such a blessing here on the soup" Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/6/2014 2:43:00 PM I would be honored to shake your hand. Where are you from?

Jan Allison Date: 4/5/2014 12:32:00 PM Fabulous powerful poem Richard tackling such a difficult subject loved the repetition of the lines. Hugs Jan xxx Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/6/2014 8:45:00 AM Thanks Jan.

Poet Tacito Date: 4/5/2014 9:08:00 AM What you describe is a hugely ongoing problem here in my city. It's such a shame. Tremendous & hard-hitting write. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/5/2014 9:39:00 AM I'm sorry to hear that, I guess no place is immune.

Monterey Sirak Date: 4/5/2014 8:21:00 AM Such sadness in your words. Too often young girls look for outward validation of beauty and worth when it is within them. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/5/2014 8:50:00 AM It is indeed sad.

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 4/5/2014 7:52:00 AM A poem of incomparable beauty that depicts the truth and conveys a message! How many young are lost in this manner is beyond numbers! The worst thing is for someone to become a slave to his passions! Bravo! A 7 for beauty and substance! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/5/2014 8:51:00 AM Thankyou I appreciate your kindness.

Arthur Vaso Date: 4/4/2014 10:22:00 PM Hi Richard, havent been around lately, so catching up on some reading, This is another great poem! Hope all is well with you! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/5/2014 8:52:00 AM Thanks Arthur, all is indeed well with me.

Shadow Hamilton Date: 4/4/2014 5:58:00 PM beautiful yet tragic Rick very powerful pen hugs Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/4/2014 7:51:00 PM I checked earlier to see if you posted a new one. Let me know when you do. Thanks for the visit, hugs Rick

Ken Carroll Date: 4/4/2014 5:21:00 PM Awesome write Richard with a moving story line.. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/4/2014 5:22:00 PM Thanks Ken.

Red Fiery Date: 4/4/2014 10:56:00 AM Richard , you have highlighted a difficult subject with brevity. I had to read it over and over again..you are so creative. I missed reading your poems...but they brought me here...hugs Red Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/4/2014 12:41:00 PM A big hug back to you! I have missed your visits, welcome back. How have you been?

Kelly Deschler Date: 4/3/2014 5:05:00 PM I can really relate to this poem. I personally know someone who is headed down this same road, and I hope that she turns around before it's too late...This is a truly amazing write, Richard! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/4/2014 12:43:00 PM My wife runs an eating disorder program here in Kelowna. Most people don't realize what a serious problem it is. Kelly Deschler Date: 4/4/2014 11:49:00 AM I agree, Richard. This person that I mentioned is a close family member. She has been dyeing her hair blonde since she was 15, and she barely eats anything to maintain a perfect body. I want her to see that there is so much more to her than just a pretty face. Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/3/2014 8:25:00 PM We need to cultivate the inner beauty. It is so hard in a society that is infatuated with appearance.

Eileen Manassian Date: 4/3/2014 10:53:00 AM WOW! What an awesome write on such a difficult subject, Richard. You did very well in highlighting the pain and sorrow many women go through to become accepted. Hugs Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/3/2014 8:26:00 PM In many cases men are to blame for how women see themselves.

Keith O.J. Hunt Date: 4/3/2014 10:50:00 AM Grim, but noble write Richard! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/3/2014 8:27:00 PM Thanks Keith, it's good to add a male perspective.

Nette Onclaud Date: 4/3/2014 10:42:00 AM gut-wrenching reality of dis[placed women filled with your deep expressions.. awesome!.. huggs Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/3/2014 8:28:00 PM A big hug back to you Nette.

Aiyah Torres Date: 4/3/2014 10:12:00 AM poor young women.. . they are the victims of this rotten society... and their "essence" became food for the mouth of starving evils!!! .. . this is one superb write, Rick!! ... SALUTE!!! :o)) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/3/2014 8:29:00 PM Males are starting to be effected as well. There is much higher anxiety in our young men nowadays.