Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Story Tellers Secret

I sat with a reluctant story teller
My legs crossed
Holding my breath
The fabric of her mind 
was tightly folded
Tucked in at her edges

I reached for a thread
gave it a gentle tug
Hoping that it would come loose
My desire was to know her secrets
Her's were the tales I so desperately craved

She smiled a knowing smile
Looked deeply into my eyes
I gazed back resolutely 
Searching for my prize

She whispered
"Listen close
Within my hands
I hold the ghosts
They scream with force to be released
You will not be protected by your Priest
I'm trying my best to hold them back
If they escape
They will attack"

My childish wonder turned to fear 
Could real Ghosts have followed her here
As I wondered she began to laugh 
Within my soul I felt a draft
I got my wish 
Storied spirits made me cold
I could not handle the tale she told

I ran away through the forest
Spirits close behind
her thread had attached 
quickly to my mind
The reluctant story teller 
she knew me best
My little mind had failed her test
The ghostly spirits 
wrapped silver threads around my soul
My eyes of blue turned black as coal

I am a reluctant story teller
The fabric of my mind tightly folded
Tucked in at the edges
You sit cross legged
Holding your breath
"Come a little closer
so that I might whisper in your ear".

Dedicated to my Friend Vicky a story teller Extrodinaire.

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Richard D Seal July 29, 2013 at 5:14 PM I don't think I'll come any closer thank you Rick, had enough of those whispers in my ear in the past lol. Great tale well written. Take care Richard

April Gabriella July 23, 2013 at 6:30 PM This made me smile. I really love how it ended. A lot. Very nice piece. :) Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2013 at 7:00 PM Thanks April

Bl Devnath July 23, 2013 at 12:57 PM It's a beautiful style to attack from the back door. Lovely done, my friend. Good luck in the contest. Loved always, bl Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2013 at 2:06 PM Thanks bl, much appreciated.

Milton Toran July 23, 2013 at 9:26 AM A fabulous story indeed! Written by a gifted master of his craft!...Milt Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2013 at 9:27 AM Thanks milt, I am smiling.;0)

Vicky Tsiluma July 22, 2013 at 11:01 PM Whoa Richard! You've just made my day. You're crazy good... and you're giving me ideas(I wonder do you spook easily?)ha ha ha! I love the poem. You, my friend, are a wonderful gift. Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2013 at 7:03 AM I am thrilled you enjoyed it. Birthed by your soup mail to me.

Delysia Hendricks July 22, 2013 at 6:22 PM You yourself are a storyteller extraordinaire, Richard. I muuuchly enjoyed this one. Nice one, my friend. Licia :-) Richard Lamoureux July 22, 2013 at 6:44 PM Thanks Licia. Nice to see your smiling face.

Eileen Manassian July 22, 2013 at 7:00 AM :) You told this story like a story teller extraordinaire! Reminds me of how my brothers used to tell ghost stories and scare me half to death. I'm NOT into scary stuff...movies, thrillers....I'm a scardy cat! Vicky must be pleased! Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2013 at 7:05 AM Ha Ha I'm a bit slow! Eileen Manassian July 23, 2013 at 6:26 AM :) Thanks! I was quoting the line of your poem back to you, Richard! :) Richard Lamoureux July 22, 2013 at 11:46 AM no one would think of you as having a little mind. Eileen Manassian July 22, 2013 at 10:37 AM BOOO....yea...my little mind failed the test too! ;) Richard Lamoureux July 22, 2013 at 7:39 AM Ha ha, hope I didn't scare you to badly.

Suzanne Delaney July 21, 2013 at 9:51 PM Oh Nothing like Ghost Stories, Rich: Very gripping tale. SuZ Richard Lamoureux July 22, 2013 at 7:39 AM Thanks SuZ

Audrey Haick July 21, 2013 at 8:57 PM Exceptional! Enjoyed this completely, from start to finish! Could this be the start of a book, Richard?? Could be! Richard Lamoureux July 22, 2013 at 7:40 AM Not really a spooky story teller although I am a Stephen King fan.

Poet Tacito July 21, 2013 at 4:12 PM What a fantastic tale! This seriously had me in a trance. Spectacular job! Richard Lamoureux July 21, 2013 at 4:22 PM Thanks Drake, glad you enjoyed.

Dan Kearley July 21, 2013 at 3:24 PM You brought me a smile with this, a very interesting read. And arrrr! Thanks for stopping by matey! :o) Richard Lamoureux July 21, 2013 at 4:23 PM Ho Ho Ho and a bottle a rum matey. Thanks for commenting Dan

Colleen Bono July 21, 2013 at 2:38 PM I really, really, liked this one. It pulled me right into it with power. I will try to do one for your contest. My thoughts are to scrambled. Love Colleen Richard Lamoureux July 21, 2013 at 2:41 PM Thanks Colleen

Nette Onclaud July 21, 2013 at 1:43 PM this is eerily fine, rich... enjoyed the phrasing and development of the theme... :) hugggs Richard Lamoureux July 21, 2013 at 2:42 PM I had fun writing this one.