Richard Lamoureux Poet Rhyme

The Smile

For a second there I saw you smiling
I must admit I am wondering why
Things you've gone through are so appalling
They break my heart and make me want to cry

Yes you see my choreographed smile
it’s there to hide, what’s buried deep inside.
My heart’s shattered like a porcelain tile
Within me I feel the sharp shards collide

I see emotions leaking from your eyes
Speak your demons discover your healing
Dismiss false words and other people’s lies
Validate all the things you are feeling

I have come to grips with my own mistakes
From the demons I have found some relief
Sadness permeates me my body shakes
In time good will come that is my belief

I can see now how your smile meets your eyes
Doors have opened beyond a life of pain
Your true potential you now realize
All things within reach freedom once again

I feel I was given a second chance
Although I miss those I’ve lost on life’s way
I choose not to live my life in a trance
Innocence reclaimed I’ve learned how to play

By: Brenda Chiri & Richard Lamoureux

Thanks Brenda for collaborating with me on this piece. It was a pleasure writing with you.

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Eileen Manassian April 4, 2020 at 5:27 PM Interesting collab. That ending stanza is a good finish. Hope you're well. Blessings Richard Lamoureux April 4, 2020 at 5:55 PM Thanks, hugs Rick.

Deborah Cromer February 9, 2019 at 2:55 AM This poem, this piece of work, this art, is a fine piece of reading. I have seen many poems on this site and I like this one very much! Congratulations to both of you. I love good poetry.

Besma Riabi Dziri June 21, 2018 at 11:47 AM We go through pain, loss, ignorance, wrong.. we hurt and get hurt.. but the most important thing is that through this journey we get to know our innermost and get reconciled with ourselves and be healed.. "The Smile" is the incarnation of a soul that has far away overcome denial to embrace inner peace, contentment and healing. A thought provoking piece of art. An amazing collaboration! A great joy to read, stay blessed Richard.

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper May 6, 2018 at 1:03 AM Another beautiful collaboration here, this time Brenda and Rick. I've written about a smile a few times in poems, though you folks came at it using a different approach which makes this poem very interesting and thought provoking. Good work here! MC

Darlene De Beaulieu April 20, 2018 at 11:32 AM Hello Richard, you and Brenda did a great write on this poem. I have read this poem 3 times. By the way I made you follow the poet. Have a nice day my friend.

Akkina Downing March 25, 2018 at 7:05 PM Fabulous collaboration! I really enjoyed the read :)

Paul Callus March 7, 2018 at 4:40 PM I see that you already had the subject of this poem in mind, Richard, and Brenda followed suit. Life and love can deal people complicated cards; luckily with faith and strength of character one is able to rise and build anew. Well done to both collaborators! Regards // paul

FJ Thomas March 4, 2018 at 6:54 PM Rick I don't know what's happening to my comments; I'm noticing that they've disappeared from a particular day I had left several. You and Brenda did this so beautifully; it flows seamlessly.

Vladislav Raven March 1, 2018 at 8:11 PM Rick, Brenda and yourself, you have written an excellent Collaboration. A deep write from you both, written as one pen which is not always easy to do. This poem sings so gently to me. Congratulations to you both on a wonderful write. Your friend always....Mike.

Chris Hagy March 1, 2018 at 5:01 PM Great collaboration write with Brenda :) The past is always there, but that's what makes some of us smile...knowing we have survived it :) Have great day :)

Cecilia Macfarlane February 27, 2018 at 5:24 PM An excellent collaboration Richard and Brenda. Your write touched me deep inside, for it describes my life at this moment. Hugs Richard Lamoureux February 27, 2018 at 6:27 PM Thanks Cecilia, so nice to have you visit.

Melissa Tracy February 26, 2018 at 9:54 AM Beautifully penned...enjoyable read...best wishes to you both :)

Maria Williams February 19, 2018 at 12:17 AM What a great collaboration Richard and Brenda Well done....Maria

Susan Gentry February 18, 2018 at 11:56 PM A very emotional read for me, very well done. Two wrote as one.

Old Buck February 18, 2018 at 2:07 PM Richard: Someone has said: Two heads are better than one. Maybe this is what they were talking about. :o) Well Done. Keep them coming and thank you for sharing them with all of us on the soup. oldbuck

Judith S February 18, 2018 at 12:39 PM What a beautiful collaboration Richard! So many of us walk around with masks. Choreographed smiles .... Very well done!

Viv Wigley February 18, 2018 at 12:59 AM A wonderful collaboration, and I love the optimism popping like a cork at the end. Excellent. regards, Viv Richard Lamoureux February 18, 2018 at 9:01 AM Thanks Viv.

Susan Ashley February 17, 2018 at 10:40 AM Richard, a beautiful emotional give-and-take duet of your poetic voices that blend seamlessly and compliment each other wondrously. A deep, stirring and poignant collaboration with Brenda that is spiced with the flavor of friendship and hope. Awesome! Warmest wishes my friend. ~Susan Richard Lamoureux February 18, 2018 at 9:02 AM What a thoughtful comment, thanks Susan.

Alexis Y. February 16, 2018 at 11:38 AM Hi Richard, I agree with the others below, you and Brenda have penned an emotional piece that speaks to the soul. It was nice to the change of heart and positivity. Excellent job. This write straight into my favs:-)Alexis Richard Lamoureux February 16, 2018 at 11:59 AM Thanks Alexis, that is sweet and appreciated.

Faraz Ajmal February 16, 2018 at 9:10 AM A very nice and emotional piece, both of you are really nice and experience poets so it s no wonder why it s so nice, it s really deep and I really enjoyed reading it, good luck Richard Lamoureux February 16, 2018 at 9:20 AM Thanks Faraz.

Rhoda Tripp February 16, 2018 at 1:33 AM Rick, Brenda...such an emotional write from a wonderful duet of poets. I'm enthralled. Beautifully done. Richard Lamoureux February 16, 2018 at 8:44 AM Thanks Rhoda.

Line Gauthier February 15, 2018 at 10:12 PM What an awesome piece of significant proportions. It is deep and speaks to the soul. We can all relate to relationships that got complicated and ugly yet life goes on. I am FAV'ing this beauty. Richard Lamoureux February 16, 2018 at 8:45 AM Thanks Line.

Vijay Pandit February 15, 2018 at 3:53 PM A melancholy write drenched in emotions...but yearning for smile. Kudos to you Richard and Brenda for this lovely depiction. Richard Lamoureux February 15, 2018 at 3:54 PM Thanks Vijay, you are thoughtful my friend.

Jan Allison February 15, 2018 at 3:23 PM What a seamless collaboration Rick and brenda:-) hugs Jan xx ehb Richard Lamoureux February 15, 2018 at 3:51 PM Thanks Jan, hugs back to you.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 15, 2018 at 2:32 PM - After the "deep fall" it may be difficult to get back the smile and the joy - An exellent write from both of you - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux February 15, 2018 at 3:52 PM Hi Anne-Lise, a big hug back to you.

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