Richard Lamoureux Poet Quatrain

The Girl With the Quiet Voice

The Girl with The Quiet Voice

One of many children
Somehow she was hard to hear
She still craves just a bit of attention
Just a simple “Thank you dear”

A little girl in a photo
From the bottom of the stack
I looked into her eyes
and with sadness she looked back

Years don’t seem to matter
Home still doesn’t feel like home
It’s hard being with all the others
When you feel like you’re alone

Still that little girl in the photo
From the bottom of the stack
You wish you didn’t crave his affection
But you do and that’s a fact

You give of yourself freely
Prepare his table and his chair
The gift of a loving daughter
Yet somehow he can’t see you there

So you pick up your own photo
Place it in a pocket near your breast
You’ll honour those sad eyes
In your heart you know what’s best

For dear girl you are born of power
With deities you have been
You have journeyed upon mountains
Within the universe you are seen

A little girl in a photo
Look closely and watch her smile
On a fridge where you can see her
Just be with her for a while.


Dedicated to my friend.





My choice for Caren’s Your Choice contest

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Michael Ellis March 25, 2021 at 9:24 PM Moving from start to finish. Well structured and stays in the frames. Poet shares unfiltered memories about a Dear friend and it comes off with sincerity. This Poem is a Mega vitamin of light, hope and love Richard Lamoureux March 26, 2021 at 4:47 AM Thanks so much Michael. I like how you describe this piece.

Cecilia Macfarlane November 19, 2019 at 5:20 AM Beautiful message and write. Congrats on your POTD. Hugs Richard Lamoureux November 19, 2019 at 7:49 AM Thanks Cecilia. Hugs Rick.

Richard Lamoureux September 12, 2019 at 12:14 AM Sorry I am short on time but do appreciate all the visits and kind comments. I will drop by to each of you for a visit.

Gershon Wolf September 11, 2019 at 4:31 PM This is extra-sweet, Richard. Congrats on your win in Caren's contest. :) gw

Edward Ibeh September 11, 2019 at 3:49 PM Just awesome and a fun read, Richard!:-) Congrats on a deserving win!

Paul Marc September 11, 2019 at 8:48 AM Beautifully touching ~ congrats on your win Richard.

L. J. Carber September 11, 2019 at 8:36 AM Congrats on your 1st place, Richard!

Line Gauthier September 11, 2019 at 7:56 AM Lovely, Richard. Congrats on your win.

Sandra Adams September 11, 2019 at 6:51 AM Beautiful deviation and poem. Congratulations on your win :) hugs

Brenda Chiri September 11, 2019 at 3:43 AM Rick congrats on your win!;) Richard Lamoureux September 11, 2019 at 9:00 AM Thanks Brenda. Hugs Rick.

Punnia Viswan Bhatia August 28, 2019 at 9:46 AM LOVELY!! Richard Lamoureux August 28, 2019 at 9:54 AM ;0)

Linda Milgate March 7, 2019 at 7:01 PM Know you must have sent this to your friend, what a very special gift. Richard Lamoureux August 28, 2019 at 9:55 AM Thanks Linda.

FJ Thomas February 13, 2019 at 11:28 AM I hope she sees this ...my heart aches with this one, tinged with anger. I hope you've been well Rick. You have expressed with heart what many cannot understand. Let alone see.

Muhammad Imtiaz December 12, 2018 at 6:12 AM it is a lovely dedication to your friend

David William Breidenthal December 11, 2018 at 5:53 AM This is so touching and terrific.... thanks for sharing!! -JWE

Edlynn Nau December 7, 2018 at 12:52 AM BROKE MY HEART since I’ve been the little girl that was bottom of the stack or playing second fiddle. Thank you for noticing and being our voice. I loved how you painted with words so effortlessly to tell the story. Easy because you kept the rhyme scheme with such graceful rhythm and interesting because we were hanging on for the ride.

John Hamilton November 19, 2018 at 12:35 PM Very touching write Rick, you have such a big heart, writing empathetic thoughts like no other, no wonder it's POTD!

Debbie Duncan November 16, 2018 at 1:42 PM This is very nice :)

Becca Teagan November 13, 2018 at 8:32 AM What a beautiful dedication, Rick. Sometimes all it takes to lift our spirits is knowing that even one person cares. I love it when poets use their words to bless someone, as you have done here.

Nette Onclaud November 8, 2018 at 5:25 PM love the subtle sentimental feel of this lovely work,, a POTD it is, rich... huggs

Darlene De Beaulieu November 8, 2018 at 2:17 PM Hello Richard, Oh good for you Richard for winning POD. I llike this beautiful poem. Have a nice day my friend.

Andrea Dietrich November 6, 2018 at 3:25 PM Seeing this one again and noticing it's a POTD. That was very well deserved, Richard. Congrats to you!

Eileen Manassian November 5, 2018 at 5:24 PM So hard to be unseen... what a touching choice of words, Richard. You're helping her in the healing process. We all crave love and attention from family. Congrats on this beautiful piece being chosen for POTD. Richard Lamoureux November 5, 2018 at 8:38 PM Hi Eileen. Nice to see you here, hugs Rick.

Faraz Ajmal November 5, 2018 at 11:35 AM This poem is absolutely wonderful, so good that I am lost for the appropriate words, it was a masterpiece and a fav for me, your this poem has touch my heart and I absolutely love reading it, many congratulations on your poem being chosen as POTD, after writing such a beautiful poem, you deserves it, good luck my friend and have a really nice day Richard Lamoureux November 5, 2018 at 8:38 PM Thanks Faraz.

Duke Beaufort November 3, 2018 at 10:40 AM It's something how time passes us by so quickly. SO we do have to take time and pay attention to the little things. A very important part of life that is exponentially lost on those whose bank accounts are more important that human relations especially when getting into the stratosphere of accounts. Richard Lamoureux November 4, 2018 at 10:23 PM Thanks Duke.

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