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Sometimes It Is Tough

Sometimes it is tough When you walk in the light Along brightened pathways Summer sun warming your face When you know Your friend is sad In a dark place Guilt overwhelms you How can you be so happy Strolling along You call out to your friend Come walk with me The path is not too narrow I will take your hand Yet they ask to be left alone You feel unequipped You are here They are over there Worlds in opposition If it would help You would change positions Yet that is not your decision You try to mute your joy Somehow your happy annoys It's hard Light in contrast Makes theirs a darker place You see it on her face Contrasts can amplify There is no ryhme or reason why So in the end Feeling less is just pretend You must grab on Before your own joy is gone One day you will face your own night Maybe a friend traveling in light Will take your hand Bring you back to this land A place of joy Where maybe you'll see Someone waiting for you Perhaps Hopefully Prayerfully Me

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Robin Davis

Date: 5/2/2014 9:21:00 PM

Richard What a true and lovely write. We all need someone in the roughest times. Thank you for the great comment on my Freedom poem.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/3/2014 8:49:00 AM

My pleasure Robin.

Ruby Honeytip

Date: 6/29/2013 11:38:00 PM

Oh Richard, this is such a lovely write. I have had hands reach out for me in my darkest hours, and this kindness has formed sturdy foundations for lifelong friendships. Thank you for sharing your art....Love Roobs xxx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/29/2013 11:58:00 PM

Thanks Ruby, good night.

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 6/29/2013 4:01:00 AM

Richard, what you wrote is absolutely true. Just be a good listener to your friend, but don't carry quilt and keep enjoying life. Life is too short. Believe me I know. Pray for your friend and when she is ready to take your hand she will and thank you for being her friend. If she doesn't, in your heart you know you've did what you could. Hugs and Warm Smiles, Connie

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/29/2013 7:54:00 AM

Good advice, thanks!

Christine Phillips

Date: 6/28/2013 8:07:00 PM

Hi Richard, this is nice realistic piece.Sometimes in life there are somethings that one has to do alone.This journey or moment helps one to reflect on the inner self.. something that is difficult to be done when one is in the company of others.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/28/2013 8:27:00 PM

That's why I so enjoy my quiet time. Thanks for your thoughtful comment.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 6/27/2013 11:28:00 PM

A nice poem, Richard...Unfortunately, not many are able to pull someone out of the darkness into the light and they continue on their merry way. I find it hard when I'm there for someone in his/her time of need to find that he/she isn't there in mine. Oh well...life isn't perfect, is it. Your ending was very good. Take care

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/28/2013 6:45:00 AM

Thanks Eileen, I hope you are traveling in light today.

Monterey Sirak

Date: 6/27/2013 7:32:00 PM

Wonderful poem. The longest walk seems but a few steps with a friend to walk beside you

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/27/2013 7:34:00 PM

How true!

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 6/27/2013 6:16:00 PM

Ricdhard; this is really good. We all need someone sometimes. Thanks for sharing..... Lucilla

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/27/2013 6:21:00 PM

Thanks Lucilla, your kind visit is appreciated.

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 6/27/2013 4:29:00 PM

Rick.....I love this poem! One never knows when the light will turn to dark, having good friends to help you get back in the light is priceless! Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/27/2013 6:10:00 PM

Thanks Cecilia, hugs back.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/27/2013 12:08:00 PM

sadly beautiful rendered with real emotions and tender images... there is light after a sense of being alone.. wonderful!..:)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/27/2013 6:11:00 PM

Thanks Nette I hope you are having a wonderful day.

Manel Gunatillake

Date: 6/27/2013 11:34:00 AM

well versed. we all go through loneliness, If a friend come to you when you are sad and depressed, bring the smile back to your face,that has tremendous value. felt sad but a good poem.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/27/2013 6:12:00 PM

Thanks Manel, I am happy to let a friend lead me out of sadness if I am there.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/27/2013 9:58:00 AM

it is bothersome when you are happy and a friend is not feeling the weather, a good friend you bestow upon, enjoyed your write, ~always, Linda

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/27/2013 6:14:00 PM

Thanks Linda

Russell Sivey

Date: 6/27/2013 7:16:00 AM

You have masterfully portrayed those in need of help and those that offer it! Being in the light you want and desire to share it with all of your friends, especially those that reside in the darkness, they need it most of all! I understand completely this poem, and it makes complete sense to me! I really loved reading this enlightening piece this morning! What a brilliant (No pun intended, really) poem, Great Work!!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/27/2013 7:36:00 AM

Aw thanks Russell your spirit radiates light and that is why so many appreciate you.