Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Soaked In Sadness

I went to my tub
Turned on the tap
Watched as my sadness
Filled it to the top
The worries of many days
In the water crystal clear displayed
Deep beneath the surface layed
Summoning to me
Please come in

I stripped down
To my essence
The discarded garments
In a pile on the floor
The yesterday man 
I didn't need anymore

I climbed in
Sunk into the sadness
Allowed it to caress
Warm
Somehow comfort
As it washed over me
Invigorating my complacency
Calming 
Saving 
Staving off
My insanity
This was my attempt
At C'est La Vie

Layers of yesterday's regrets
The calls of unpaid debts
The reasons I choose to be upset
All caught in liquid suspension
Relieving my built up tension

Once I was fully cleansed
I was able to begin again
Pulling the plug
I watched it all go down the drain
Extricating
Relieving the pain

I lifted myself
Dripping on the floor
Done with the sadness
I didn't need it anymore 
I stepped over the clothes 
On the floor
Left them behind
Walked out that door
Ready and willing
To face the world again
A brighter
Cleaner
Version of me
An empty tub
Happier
And free
C'est La Vie


Inspired by Eileen Ghali's poem
"Maddening Rain"

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Brenda Meier-Hans November 13, 2014 at 3:31 PM Congratulations on your win Richard.

Dr.Ram Mehta November 13, 2014 at 9:19 AM Congratulations on the win,

Mark Trichet November 13, 2014 at 12:23 AM Loved it Richard, great story - the last lines rock! Congrats

Maurice Yvonne November 12, 2014 at 6:56 PM Congratulations on your win Richard, this is quite the write my friend.

Jan Allison November 12, 2014 at 4:04 PM Beautifully penned Richard - cleansing our mind body and soul - many congrats on your win:-) Hugs Jan xx

Kayod5 Kayode November 12, 2014 at 3:38 PM Congrats on the win Richard.

Monterey Sirak December 5, 2013 at 8:38 AM Such a creative and eloquent way you have of speaking. I could never have my fill of your words. I love the idea of washing away the sadness. I have always imagined that rain is God's way of bathing his children, like any loving parent bathes little ones. (except it would take a pretty big bathtub to get everyone in!) Richard Lamoureux December 5, 2013 at 9:03 AM Ha, ha, I guess that is why God went with the flood. In my mind I am faving this comment. You are very kind.

Ndaba Sibanda December 4, 2013 at 5:14 PM Wonderful poem, Richard. Richard Lamoureux December 4, 2013 at 7:04 PM Thanks Ndaba.

Jack Horne December 4, 2013 at 2:27 PM awesome write, Rick - so glad to read your footnote after that!! Richard Lamoureux December 4, 2013 at 4:10 PM Thanks Jack, I have been in a good place for a long time now.

Nette Onclaud December 4, 2013 at 11:31 AM whoo.. using water as a creative tool makes this piece utterly inviting, healing.. a breathless artword, rich.. huggs Richard Lamoureux December 4, 2013 at 4:12 PM What a great comment, thanks!

Eileen Manassian December 4, 2013 at 8:28 AM :) What an amazing poem, RIchard. It's been a while since my writing has inspired.....I'm glad. So glad because this is simply beautiful beyond description. So deep, meaningful. One way to understand pain....Yes....afterwards....when understanding has come, cleansing is complete.....it can all go down the drain. Thank you....There is an F missing (myself) in first line of last stanza...Going to my favorites. I need a bath! ;) Richard Lamoureux December 4, 2013 at 8:34 AM I'm glad you are the first to comment. Thanks for catching my typo.