Vicky Tsiluma Poet Free verse

Through You I Smile

I’d tell you my story, but where I’m from
it’s just a statistic
Life and death- same difference- it’s just ballistics.

So much suffering – I no longer pray for salvation
But say
‘Unharden our hearts, soften the indifference, please
let us not become animalistic’

I can’t drown – there’s no water
I can’t choose darkness – no light

I break my back- hospital full of counterfeits- bills left to pay
Work, work, work- greedy employers- overtime, what overtime?-
don’t bother them with linguistics

I fall asleep, dream in a loop- even my fantasies have become realistic

DON’T tell me it’s going to be okay- I’m not idealistic

And yet…something happens when I hit the poetic scene
There he is encouraging others, commenting on poems
Reaching out to new poets and just being optimistic 

His words flow so fluidly, so joyously-tears prick my eyes
Gentle words, humorous words- my heart constricts 
My face muscles contract
This feeling I get when I read his words is so foreign…
I wreck my brain trying to solve the mystery
Suddenly, my head bobs
My heart expands
My muscles relax 
My mouth curves – it is called a smile

Your words are my balm – your goodness my hope – 
your encouraging others my optimism

It is through you that I smile
so please try not to be sad. 


Dedicated to Richard Lamoureux, he who makes me smile.

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Beata Agustin October 29, 2024 at 7:01 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Richard Lamoureux October 18, 2023 at 9:57 AM Hello Vicky, I hope you are well. Another 3 years has passed. You are still remembered. Perhaps one day you will send a note.

Samson Rotich March 17, 2021 at 2:00 AM Fantastic Vicky...I hope its not what you experience though the world is so cruel...I pass through a lot too.

Richard Lamoureux November 13, 2020 at 6:56 AM Dropping by with a hug and a hi.

Richard Lamoureux June 9, 2020 at 11:19 AM Hi Vicki, I hope you come out of poetry retirement and enter my current contest. I still miss you and your talent.

Poet Destroyer A February 24, 2016 at 6:52 PM Hi Vicky, I was wondering if you were still posting poems. LINDA

Skat A January 3, 2016 at 11:40 PM Vicky Tsiluma, enjoyed reading your poem. Hugs **SKAT**

Richard Lamoureux October 2, 2015 at 1:29 AM Yep, still missing you.

Richard Lamoureux May 17, 2015 at 8:52 AM You are missed Vicki!

Richard Lamoureux January 28, 2015 at 9:53 AM Hi Vicky, if you have a chance read my Ebola poem.

Richard Lamoureux January 3, 2015 at 9:30 AM Has it been since 2013 since you have posted a new poem? I miss having you here Vicky. Drop by an visit. Also a belated Happy New Year.

Ovidiu Bocsa December 6, 2014 at 3:40 PM Verses of Great Expectations.Best regards

Pandita Sietesantos September 23, 2014 at 8:12 AM Beautiful, beautiful write, Vicky! Please continue to churn out these poetic gems! Pandita

Richard Lamoureux August 15, 2014 at 9:12 AM Good morning Vicky, thanks for adding my poem to your winners list. I hope you are well my friend. Vicky Tsiluma August 15, 2014 at 12:18 PM I'm doing okay, just busy, but I'll be back.

Richard Lamoureux July 27, 2014 at 8:28 PM Hi Vicky, it was such a treat to read this one again. I have missed you, I hope this greeting finds you well.

Robin Davis January 29, 2014 at 11:22 PM Vicky This was an interesting and unique dedication. I could feel your heart and soul pouring out of each line. Nicely done Thanks for the great comment on my Why God poem.

Donielle Smith January 20, 2014 at 3:29 PM Hi Vicky, I truly enjoyed reading your poem. It's lovingly dedicated to your special one. Thx for sharing!! & Thx for your wonderful comments on my poem! :)

Robert Johnson January 20, 2014 at 11:47 AM Wow, you have touched us with how you have been touched. Your elaborative expressions fill the page from both sides of the world. Richard truly must be awed by witness such as this. The rest of us are here to read what truly must be bliss. Peace. :)

Dr. Vandana Sharma January 2, 2014 at 4:11 AM Some people are true gems..happy new year

Chuck Melugin December 31, 2013 at 2:39 PM Vicky, there ain't enough sevens at 7 up soft drink co. Your poem is Outstanding and you are a poetry , Pen Up beauty queen!! hugs, chuck

Richard Lamoureux December 6, 2013 at 1:48 PM Hi Vicki, I am going to be co hosting with Drake this Sunday, I would be thrilled if you called in. I have missed your visits, I hope you are well.

Dr.Ram Mehta October 10, 2013 at 6:50 AM Congrats for the win in the contest, Vicky

Richard Lamoureux October 7, 2013 at 5:04 PM I'm thrilled your poem placed in Franks Contest. I still can't thank you enough for this gift Vicky!

Seren Roberts October 7, 2013 at 1:03 PM hello Vicky lovely to see you again, yes your right Richard is a one off ....Seren

Lucilla Carrillo September 6, 2013 at 12:56 PM Hi Vicky; It's been some time. I love your poem. I see you dedicated your poem to Richard. I guess we had the same thing in mind. He does make people smile. So keep smiling. Thanks for sharing.....Lucilla

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