Richard Lamoureux Poet Rhyme

Unfriended

All along
were you just a pretend friend
a beginning leading to a dead end
the polite one 
not wanting to offend
I've gone over and over
the things in my mind
searching 
hoping I might find
Some clues in conversations
When we were more than strangers
Sniffing at moments spent 
a bloodhound on the scent
wondering what everything meant
As I dig up
what I thought were good times
trying to glean the subtle messages 
that must be buried between your lines

Is it my failing or yours
I have no answers 
to the whys what's or wherefores
Along your hallway 
all I can find are locked doors
I'm trapped in knock knock prison
no one to answer "who's there?"
just a silent spectre who ignores 
going about saving the world
and other more important chores

So I must let go
even though 
It feels like sorrow
looking back doesn't always fix tomorrow 
I'm content knowing 
I was a true friend
My feelings didn't evaporate break or bend
What I gave wasn't just a pretence on lend
The tide has turned it can't be stemmed
Lost to currents
there will be no amends 
I guess sadly 
I must accept
we aren't meant to be friends!

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Eileen Manassian July 31, 2016 at 9:28 AM I hope you never consider unfriending me...you are so so good at expressing yourself. I'll post soon, dear. Thanks for the visit today. Hugs

Becca Teagan May 31, 2016 at 11:30 AM Very hard to let go of someone we thought of as a lifelong friend :( You've expressed the sadness and confusion well.

Funom Makama May 2, 2016 at 1:24 PM sweet and sad at the same time. Nicely written and well enjoyed. Richard Lamoureux May 2, 2016 at 1:42 PM Thanks Funom.

Charmaine Chircop April 24, 2016 at 3:16 PM Some friendships end because of a misunderstanding..But any friendship is worth the risk of asking for explanations of goodbyes..One might get an answer..or one might find locked doors, but any friendship is worth all effort to save.The friendship can then become stronger,or gone as if it never was.Heartwrenching indeed. Richard Lamoureux April 26, 2016 at 10:09 PM Yes I have tried, because I place high value on my friendships.

Red Fiery April 23, 2016 at 10:23 PM I had such people in my life and I always thought that they were my true friends . They eventually revealed themselves. (Good that they did). We don't need such people around us... RICHARD , this poem has amessage for all of us... Gr8 write !!! Hugs Red Richard Lamoureux April 26, 2016 at 10:11 PM Thanks Red, what you say is true. Hugs back.;0) Richard Lamoureux April 26, 2016 at 10:07 PM Thanks Red, what you say is true. Hugs back.;0)

Mama Bear April 22, 2016 at 2:38 PM You always capture the reader. What you portray to them is as if it was happening to you and makes things seem so real. Your true friends always are there and the others are just window dressing. The boys are waiting for your return visit to Ontario. Can hardly wait. Well done Love Mom Richard Lamoureux April 23, 2016 at 9:16 AM Thanks mom, I'm excited to be coming out. Love Rick.

Nandita Das April 22, 2016 at 11:59 AM Beautiful....I can feel your pain in this wonderful write. Wishing you joy and may you be blessed abundantly with true friends. Richard Lamoureux April 23, 2016 at 9:17 AM I really have little to complain about, I am truly blessed in all the ways that matter. Thanks for the visit.

Eileen Manassian April 22, 2016 at 3:41 AM I'm sorry, Richard, that you are in pain. I'm sending you hugs. I'm not on here much...but I will always follow you and what is happening with you, because you are a true and dear friend to me. Hugs Richard Lamoureux April 22, 2016 at 8:12 AM Thanks Eileen, the great thing about poetry is that it allows us to process our feelings. I had a dream where It was like old times with my friend and his wife. That's what brought up the emotions. The actual break in the friendship took place about a year and a bit ago.

Poet Destroyer A April 21, 2016 at 11:58 PM OMG... Richard, it's never that easy to let go of a pretend friend. I hold on to them, because one never knows, what they may do next. Amazing, you have the perfect words to share when telling that one friend, things can't mend that easily.... enjoyed. LINDA Richard Lamoureux April 22, 2016 at 1:56 AM Hi Linda, usually I am good at reading situations and people, this was a complete shock as we were friends for so many years.

Jerry T Curtis April 21, 2016 at 7:17 PM I understand what you've written here Richard, but even when someone is not inevitable you're friend , you are still theirs. Love Conquer All Richard Lamoureux April 21, 2016 at 7:29 PM Yes If he asked for help I would still be there for him.

Jan Allison April 21, 2016 at 4:36 PM Very apt write especially in the cyber age Richard where you can unfriend someone at the touch of a button - but real friendships remain strong through thick and thin:-) hugs jan xx Richard Lamoureux April 21, 2016 at 7:02 PM That's what I thought with this long term non cyber friend. Thanks for commenting Jan.

Tim Smith April 21, 2016 at 10:30 AM I think many are just acquaintances with similar interests along the way. True friends might not be there everyday but are there when you need them. Excellent verse Richard. Richard Lamoureux April 21, 2016 at 4:22 PM Thanks Tim. I wish this was as simple as that.

Casarah Nance April 21, 2016 at 10:12 AM Friendships and relationships end for many reasons, and it is hard, very hard to do. hugs x Richard Lamoureux April 21, 2016 at 4:23 PM So true, thanks for commenting Casarah. A big hug back to you.

James Marshall Goff April 21, 2016 at 9:58 AM Hi Richard....been divorced 20yrs....was married for 16.....I don't mind revealing some personal info here.....have known you & others here for quite a long time.....feel safe enuf....ain't scared of anyone anyway!...if some prefer not.....I'm so happy for them....eneways......I understand your poem very much, thank you Richard Lamoureux April 21, 2016 at 4:26 PM I was married for nine years to my first wife and the failure of that relationship still stirs the emotions. I am now married coming up 22 years and am happy to say I made a much better choice second time around.

Wendy Rycroft April 21, 2016 at 9:56 AM Very good words sad well written x Richard Lamoureux April 21, 2016 at 4:26 PM Thanks Wendy.