Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

The Kiss a Pink Ribbon Moment

The Kiss

Breasts
Symbol of nurture, 
womanhood
Mens obsession
Natures gift turned to curse
Mastectomy, 
Your identity confused
A great loss, 
You choose life
Taking no chances

You stare at yourself in the mirror
Feeling your loss
Crying 
Grieving
But you are still here 
Thankful
Your fight has ended
Still the battle wounds 
Are engraved on your body 
Carved into your spirit

As you husband walks into the room
Ashamed you cover yourself
He gently pulls your arms aside
Slowly kisses your scar
He looks lovingly at your body 
then he gazes into your eyes
In a soft whisper, he says
"Darling, you have never been more beautiful."

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Casarah Nance July 27, 2014 at 11:18 AM aww, applause. good one richard :) Richard Lamoureux July 27, 2014 at 1:01 PM Thanks Casarah, we have had a few friend who have battled breast cancer in the last few years. This one means a Loy to me.

Carol Sunshine Brown December 7, 2012 at 6:51 AM A Super Congratulations on your placement in P.D....'s "Femme fatale" contest Richard. Love Carol Richard Lamoureux December 7, 2012 at 7:42 AM Thanks Carol

Skat A December 3, 2012 at 5:45 PM already a favorite poet in my book~ brilliant~SKAT Richard Lamoureux December 3, 2012 at 5:51 PM Thanks Skat, appreciate your kind words.

Heather Ober December 3, 2012 at 8:51 AM Very moving write! Big congratulations on your win :) Richard Lamoureux December 3, 2012 at 8:58 AM Thanks Heather, appreciate you taking time to read.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl December 3, 2012 at 3:50 AM Congrats on your winning place Blondy xx Richard Lamoureux December 3, 2012 at 6:39 AM Thanks Mandy.

Debbie Guzzi December 2, 2012 at 5:52 PM Go back to the other title [pout]Congrad's on your winning write. Light & Love Richard Lamoureux December 2, 2012 at 7:16 PM I was planning on doing that. You read my mind.

Len Gasun December 2, 2012 at 10:05 AM My hearty congratulations on your great win my dear friend, Richard! love/hugs, Leonora Richard Lamoureux December 2, 2012 at 10:18 AM Thanks Leonara.

Vicky Tsiluma December 2, 2012 at 9:33 AM I like this take - a tale of acceptance. Congrats on your win Richard! Richard Lamoureux December 2, 2012 at 9:40 AM Thanks Vicky

Poet Destroyer A December 2, 2012 at 4:14 AM Richard. :-) Congratulations with your heartfelt poem.. always~ PD Richard Lamoureux December 2, 2012 at 7:55 AM Thanks Linda.

Gwendolen Song November 20, 2012 at 7:09 PM U effectively made me cry with this scene!! Emotive and so real!! Happy Thanksgiving! gwendolen Richard Lamoureux November 20, 2012 at 10:22 PM Thanks for the greeting, from Canada but still have much to be thankful for. Irish you Happy thanksgiving as well.

Bl Devnath November 11, 2012 at 5:47 AM It's a realistic poem covers many things. ahead on..... WONDERFULLY DONE, MY FRIEND. LOVED ALWAYS, bl Richard Lamoureux November 11, 2012 at 8:44 AM Thanks again BL, I appreciate you taking a walk through my poems.

Jack Ellison November 10, 2012 at 9:15 PM BEAUTIFUL! A very touching and sensitive write, my B.C. friend! Richard Lamoureux November 11, 2012 at 8:45 AM I am glad you enjoyed it jack

Poet Destroyer A November 10, 2012 at 4:51 PM about your poem: I'm only taking a quick peek. I really like what you did here. I have an aunt who passed away to breast cancer. Your ending 5 lines, are really emotional.. As a women, I put myself in that reflection one time.. and it brought tears to my eyes. thank you very much for understanding what we women are all fighting for... xox~ LINDA Richard Lamoureux November 10, 2012 at 5:00 PM I am sure your first name is beautiful as well. I am honoured to call you Linda, feels much more natural than PD. Have a great weekend.

Poet Destroyer A November 10, 2012 at 4:43 PM Hello Richard, my middle name is Linda, ..I stay away from my real name.. LOL... Some poets here call on me as "Linda or Tex".... cuz I'm from Texas... Thank you for asking...always~ LINDA

Jack Horne November 10, 2012 at 2:26 PM love this sensitive write, my friend - a sure winner Richard Lamoureux November 10, 2012 at 3:58 PM Thanks Jack, I hope you are on the judges panel. Appreciate the vote of confidence.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 10, 2012 at 1:19 PM A really good poem Richard. - Gorgeous. Wishing you a lovely weekend. -oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux November 10, 2012 at 1:23 PM Thanks Anne, nice of you to visit. Have a good weekend as well.

Kash Poet November 10, 2012 at 11:36 AM An excellent poem here!Really love this!!Best wishes to you.