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What are the soul suckers that forcibly cleave to you? What do they mean to you? Why do you let them steal from you? How many more times will they make a meal of you? Is it television, or Harlequin Romance books? Perhaps it’s gambling on your looks? Maybe it’s wealth or obsessive health that has attached its hooks? Be suspect of anything, that prevents you from being who you are. That obsession with driving the right car, the adoration of beautiful people at the bar. All those pretend pretty things won’t get you far. Self pleasure, leads in the wrong direction, away from the True North Star. That empty feeling, the loneliness quake, all it does is take take take! Can you feel it make your soul shake? Do you wonder about the decisions you make? You were born for far more, soul suckers won’t relieve your heart ache. They entice you with fake, preventing you from realizing what’s at stake. Open your eyes friend, don’t be deceived by the snake. He’s there to sap your power and doesn’t want you to wake. In the end all he offers is a fiery lake!

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Date: 5/12/2020 8:03:00 PM
Maybe that's where you get the phrase "worth your salt" ... ? Well ... you probably get that from working the salt mines actually. I think the Bible calls us "salt" because we bring out the flavor to life? As it says in another place, "He came to bring life and that more abundantly"... it's not just "food" ... but food with spice!
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Date: 5/12/2020 12:44:00 PM
Definitely a lot more distractions in today's world, too - and instant gratification without the effort to receive it. Good call out here, Rick. Makes one want to tear off their leeches (but it'll be painful in the process!).
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/12/2020 12:58:00 PM
Try a bit of salt, they will come right off without the ripping. It’s interesting that we are described as salt in the bible.
Date: 3/23/2020 8:05:00 AM
Wow, Richard. This surely is a wake up call for anyone who will listen! Very well written! The Lord is smiling. :)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/23/2020 8:30:00 AM
Thanks Eileen. That is a nice thought. Hugs Rick.
Date: 3/21/2020 11:47:00 AM
Hi Richard, another excellent write from your golden pen. I definitely heed the warning. A deep and powerful write that has to be a Fav. A wonderful job, Richard. Have a wonderful Saturday. your friend always....Mike.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/21/2020 12:23:00 PM
Thanks Mike you too.
Date: 3/8/2020 2:34:00 PM
great one , Richard.
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Date: 3/8/2020 8:09:00 AM
Wow! your really shaking your fist at the world in this one. I get your warning. And I like how you did it in poetic form.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/8/2020 9:53:00 AM
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Date: 3/5/2020 6:50:00 AM
Ultra-cool message poem, Mister Reux! Your poetic straight right cross is jaw-dropping. Keep up the good fight, bruh. Love and more love always
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/8/2020 9:54:00 AM
Great to see you brother.
Date: 2/28/2020 12:26:00 AM
On your warning, I am cautious. Best wishes.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2020 8:27:00 AM
Thanks for your visit. ;0)
Date: 2/27/2020 10:56:00 AM
Richard, thanks for the "warning" great write _Constance
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Date: 2/28/2020 8:27:00 AM
Thanks Constance. Hugs Rick.
Date: 2/27/2020 2:03:00 AM
Great write my friend.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2020 8:30:00 AM
What a nice surprise visit Maurice.
Date: 2/26/2020 3:46:00 PM
There are definitely those who sap our energy with their negativity. Wise words to keep us aware! I can relate Richard. Have a great week. xxoo
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2020 8:30:00 AM
You too Connie. ;0)
Date: 2/26/2020 11:16:00 AM
This a clever, powerful, awesome write Richard - yes Charlie is right, great words of wisdom, who cares if they think we are a bit old fashioned, or too quiet, or not into being too friendly with the whole neighborhood and getting involved in the gossip and certainly not interested in the best kind of car, as long as it is safe and looked after. A wonderful poem - a fav for me Rick, well penned my friend. Blessings, Jennifer.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2020 8:36:00 AM
Thanks Jennifer, hopefully old fasioned will come back into vogue. Hugs Rick.
Date: 2/26/2020 9:22:00 AM
Words of wisdom! Great poem with genuine meaning.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/26/2020 9:43:00 AM
Thanks Charles.
Date: 2/26/2020 7:05:00 AM
- A great warning, Richard - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/26/2020 8:03:00 AM
Thanks Ann-Lise.
Date: 2/25/2020 10:02:00 PM
strong and wise
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/26/2020 8:04:00 AM
Hi Casarah. ;0)
Date: 2/25/2020 6:33:00 PM
Great write and advice Richard. Hugs
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Date: 2/26/2020 8:08:00 AM
Thanks Cecilia. Hugs Rick.
Date: 2/25/2020 9:35:00 AM
WoW! Richard, You’ve penned good lines that one could live by. Stellar advice and content. Excellent write. Have a great day:-) Alexis
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/25/2020 11:04:00 AM
You as well Alexis.
Date: 2/25/2020 7:46:00 AM
Thanks all for the comments. I will be by shortly to visit each of you.
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Date: 2/25/2020 5:39:00 AM
I think this will mean different things to different people, we all have our energy vampires.. those that suck our blood and drain us, so to speak.... for me it is idiots, who have no common sense... i just roll my eyes and be silent as sometimes it is pointless even trying.. Great poem.
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Date: 2/25/2020 1:16:00 AM
(i made a mistake in the first comment I posted... sorry) Thanks for this poetic admonition...greatly exemplifying what your contest requires. God bless you.
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Date: 2/25/2020 1:14:00 AM
Thanks for this poetic admonition... greatly exemplifying what your poem requires. God bless you.
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Date: 2/24/2020 9:37:00 PM
Wow what powerful words Richard. I especially love the line about the Northern Star for it always runs true. And isn't the real truth what one should be looking for? Thanks Richard.
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Date: 2/24/2020 8:50:00 PM
So true, Richard. Great poem with great advice. Check your soupmail. :D
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Date: 2/24/2020 7:37:00 PM
There are so many soul suckers out there. I fight mine too. Good job Richard!
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Date: 2/23/2020 1:55:00 PM
We have become slaves to how society wants us to be, and not how we want to be and as time marches on we get weaker. Interesting verse Richard. Tom
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/24/2020 7:23:00 AM
Thanks Tom. ;0)
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