Richard Lamoureux Poet Quatrain

Under the Weight of Words

The pedestal has crumbled
I have fallen from great height
Not the perfect kind of friend
I can't seem to get it right

My words have limitations
My actions are misconstrued
Can't give enough assurance
I guess I'm a messed up dude

So now I'm left to wonder
Is there something wrong with me
A friendship without conflict
Is it just a fantasy

Now I sit here and ponder
How did it all go so wrong
Perhaps it was an illusion
All I wanted was to belong

Each, chooses their direction 
One stays and the other goes
Hurt by misunderstandings
As both pain and sadness grows

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Anna Hopper April 2, 2015 at 8:13 AM This reminds me of someone! She just might be your soulmate! Remember to let the little things roll off your shoulders in a friendship. Another excellent poem! Richard Lamoureux April 2, 2015 at 8:48 AM Thanks Anna, I didn't know you knew my wife. I met her 22 years ago in April. Life is a much happier journey when you share it with your soul mate.

Monterey Sirak March 21, 2015 at 8:44 AM It is sad when any friendship ends but it takes two to make it work and two to end it. As humans we make mistakes and we correct them or choose not to repeat them. All part of living. Richard Lamoureux March 21, 2015 at 9:05 AM You speak the truth Monterey.

Mama Bear March 17, 2015 at 10:35 PM No such thing as a perfect friendship but because we love them we learn to bend and hopefully our friend does too. We are blessed with people in our lives, some for a long time and some for a short time but everyone contributes to who we are. Thank God for the ability to love Well done Love Mom Richard Lamoureux March 18, 2015 at 8:54 AM Thanks Mom, I love you too!

Carolyn Devonshire March 15, 2015 at 1:10 PM Dear Richard, we do choose our own directions and sometimes it does lead to pain. Still, I believe if you find the right person, you will feel better about yourself. Some of us harbor no intentions of engaging in conflict and we're looking for men just like you. (Wish you lived next door.) Love, carolyn Richard Lamoureux March 15, 2015 at 3:24 PM No worries my primary relationship is very much in tact, I am very fortunate. Thanks for caring.

Andrea Dietrich March 14, 2015 at 10:36 PM gosh, I hope this is not from something that happened to you with a poetrysoup friend or anything. I really like this poem. You are a talented man. I am searching for the poem you said was a tribute to Armand. Maybe I will find it soon. Richard Lamoureux March 15, 2015 at 3:29 PM Thanks for searching out my poem for Armand. Thanks for the positive comment as well.

Arthur Vaso March 14, 2015 at 3:25 PM beautiful, again you have added poetic genius to every day happenings. I have had some major disagreements and bad times with my good friends, and we are all much stronger for it today, true friends stick by through thick and thin! ( as I know you know ) Richard Lamoureux March 15, 2015 at 3:31 PM So true Arthur!

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser March 14, 2015 at 6:50 AM disagreements and mistakes can either break or spice up more a relationship.... Anyhow, sometimes a dialogue, sincerity and i agree to what Rhonda says below forgiveness.. :)thanks for commenting on my poems.. :)!.. Richard Lamoureux March 14, 2015 at 8:22 AM Yes forgiveness is key.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders March 14, 2015 at 3:39 AM Misunderstandings and mistakes are inevitable in any relationship....apologies and forgiveness are key...in the end, what's meant to work out does...hugs, Rhonda Richard Lamoureux March 14, 2015 at 8:23 AM Thanks Rhonda, you are so right. Hugs back.

Casarah Nance March 13, 2015 at 3:58 PM I understand this one.... Hugs.. Richard Lamoureux March 14, 2015 at 8:26 AM Thanks and a big hug to you as well.

Eileen Manassian March 13, 2015 at 2:26 PM I can feel the pain in this write, Richard. As long as there are TWO people, there will be differences of opinion and ways of viewing things. If the friendship is worth it, it will stand the test of time. There is NO relationship without conflict. That's a fact of life. Some things are worth fighting for....friendship is one of those things. Richard Lamoureux March 14, 2015 at 8:28 AM I agree Eileen, I place a very high value on friendships. Thanks for this thoughtful note.

Demetrios Trifiatis March 13, 2015 at 1:27 PM Aristotle, the Greek philosopher of the 4th century BC has said, that friends are those who have one soul in two bodies and added that those who have many friends in reality have none! A true friendship is a two way street, as you know my friend, Richard! A true friend thinks of his friend first and then for himself! If the other person who we consider our friend doesn't feel the same then he is not our friend and should not suffer for him! Nothing is wrong with you! Actions prove our words! Demetrios Trifiatis March 14, 2015 at 1:33 PM Good for you both! Hope you would always have that understanding. My comment though stands for those who have not got it! Richard Lamoureux March 14, 2015 at 8:31 AM Thanks Demetrios, there is also nothing wrong with my friend. Fortunately we moved beyond being upset to a place of understanding.

Nette Onclaud March 13, 2015 at 12:55 PM we just need to clarify the meaning of interchanges, rich... a moving write well told... huggs Richard Lamoureux March 14, 2015 at 8:32 AM Thanks and a hug back to you dear one.

Kp Nunez March 13, 2015 at 11:45 AM I feel the weight of your words, Rick. There are times when no matter how good our intentions are, they just aren't enough -for the time being. That's why we learn to be patient, just letting the other person feel that whenever he/she is ready, we'll still be there, waiting. Once again, you've shown sensitivity, Rick. It matters a lot. Richard Lamoureux March 14, 2015 at 8:37 AM Thanks Kim, we all have our weaknesses, staying is one of our greatest strengths. I do agree we do need to give friends space and time to feel.

Charmaine Chircop March 13, 2015 at 10:54 AM Friends are like family,They know us like our mirror and so do we.Friendships arent always plain sailing.Friends fight,friends quarrel,friends have misunderstandings and disagreements,but what makes them friends,is that they always find a way to love and support each other again..Thats what makes them special.We are not perfect and our words may not always come out in ways our friends desire, but i do care about the intention and not the deed mostly,and im sure friends have good intent always.Deep-fiction or not,and shows how one should care always and treasure friends..Btw thanks for being a friend!! Richard Lamoureux March 14, 2015 at 8:42 AM It is a pleasure to be your friend. Thanks for these thoughtful words Charmaine.