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Storyteller's Secret

I sat with a reluctant story teller
my legs crossed
holding my breath
The fabric of her mind 
was tightly folded
tucked in carefully 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 was the ability I so desperately desired

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

She whispered
"Come 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 grabbed hold
I could not handle 
the tales she told

So I ran
through the forest
Spirits close behind
sang a chorus
"We are released
our stories are yours
Fly with us 
through hidden doors
The forest our home
a magical place
we knit our spells 
with silvered lace!"

Her thread had attached 
firmly to my mind
The desire within 
had rendered me blind
The reluctant story teller
she knew me best
deep down convinced
I'd fail her test
As the fabric unraveled
I absorbed her pain
Those silvered  threads
now formed a chain
The ghostly spirits
wrapped links round my soul
My eyes of blue
turned black as coal
Nothing was left 
of earlier me
I became like the one
I wished to be

I am the Reluctant Story Teller
The fabric of my mind tightly folded
tucked in at my edges
You sit cross legged
holding your breath
You pull at a single thread
hoping my fabric will unravel
You desire to know my secrets
"Come a little closer
so that I might whisper in your ear,
I have stories to tell!"


Dedicated to my Friend Vicky a story teller Extrodinaire.

Copyright © Richard Lamoureux | Year Posted 2016

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Chelcie Darling Date: 9/13/2016 11:01:00 AM II loved that!!! Very nice! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/13/2016 12:27:00 PM Thanks Chelcie.

Vladislav Raven Date: 8/6/2016 2:33:00 PM Hi Richard, excellent dedication. You have lost none of your story telling skill, in fact it has become enhanced,This one has such wonderful content. You have went from strength to strength with your poetry Richard. This is a definite seven and a fave....Mike. Login to Reply

Ronald Kent Date: 7/28/2016 11:08:00 AM That was a really great read and a great dedication. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/28/2016 11:50:00 AM Thanks Ron.;0)

Carol Eastman Date: 7/18/2016 10:35:00 AM Beautifully woven piece... Your friend must be very proud of you and Happy with the dedication. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/20/2016 11:52:00 PM Thanks Carol.

Scott Thirtyseven Date: 7/17/2016 2:59:00 PM A fine story teller you have become, your magic weaves in every word. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/20/2016 11:52:00 PM Thanks Scott.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/16/2016 11:16:00 AM wowowow, Richard. what an imaginative way to spin a tale about a tale spinner!!! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/16/2016 1:13:00 PM Thanks Andrea, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

R.A. Marschall Date: 7/16/2016 12:15:00 AM Amazing, marvelous story. Held me captive til' the very end Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/16/2016 8:33:00 AM Thanks R.A. ;0)

Arthur Vaso Date: 7/15/2016 9:20:00 PM This poem a story in itself, its funny I just finished reading a book by a Canadian Author called Ysabel, and this poem reminded me of the book! Great write! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/15/2016 11:22:00 PM Thanks Arthur, Viv gave me a video to look up because it reminded him of a song. It is interesting that the piece remiss different people of different things.

Casarah Nance Date: 7/15/2016 8:42:00 PM Amazing, I was caught by the threads and every word was magic as the story appeared before my eyes, this could easily be a television show, great story telling yourself there x Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/15/2016 11:23:00 PM Thanks Casarah, it was a fun one to write. Hugs Rick.

Viv Wigley Date: 7/13/2016 12:09:00 AM Enchanting, and sinister, Richard. Reminded me of a song by Jonathon Kelly, called the 'Ballad of cursed Anna'. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFHM5msfP9o Regards, Viv Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/13/2016 5:13:00 AM What a great song! I enjoyed his voice and the video. Thanks for directing me to it Viv.

Eileen Manassian Date: 7/11/2016 10:08:00 AM Love the way you brought it full circle. I will sit at your feet and enjoy the tales you weave. Hugs Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/12/2016 12:24:00 AM Thanks Eileen, I wrote this one in 2013 but made a number of changes to it.

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 7/11/2016 5:16:00 AM The only disappointment my friend, Richard, was that the story ended! A seven my friend! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/11/2016 7:03:00 AM Thanks Demetrios.;0) I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

Mama Bear Date: 7/10/2016 7:58:00 PM Your tales just keep getting better and better You get a big 7 from me. Love Mom Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/11/2016 12:36:00 AM I like be you too mom! I'm glad you like this one.

Harry Horsman Date: 7/10/2016 5:28:00 PM Vicky certainly inspired you Richard, a poetic dedication that one just wanted to go on and on...one day hopefully it will... Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/11/2016 12:37:00 AM Thanks Harry, a much appreciated comment and visit.

Winged Warrior Date: 7/10/2016 10:50:00 AM Seeker watch out...Richards in town...well done my friend...god bless...^WW^ Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/10/2016 11:01:00 AM Thanks Winged Warrior, blessings to you as well.

Tim Smith Date: 7/10/2016 7:49:00 AM Wow... another amazing story. Have a great day. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/10/2016 10:06:00 AM You as well Tim.

Charmaine Chircop Date: 7/10/2016 12:52:00 AM Love love this one Rick : ).. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/10/2016 10:08:00 AM Hi Charmaine Give it another read, it's now finished. Hugs Rick.