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Unholdable

I'm afraid, of the bright light in the distance Destiny, that I fear is meant for someone else So I stay chained within my procrastinator's prison With anxiety singing of tomorrow's probabilities "Stay little man, where you are meant to be That light in the distance can't set you free Stay here in the darkness right next to me Forget those pipe dreams I'm your destiny!" I have always been attracted to glowing light So I push open my rusted unlocked creaking door Anxiety holding tightly to my chained ankle Not wishing to relinquish her perceived power I look back and see her skinny arms Yet her power resides within her alluring words The perception of her infallibility Her "I've seen the future and it is woe!" "Stay little man, where you are meant to be That light in the distance can't set you free Stay here in the darkness right next to me Forget those pipe dreams I'm your destiny!" Looking down, the chain is fastened with a silk strap I realize that it is really only my mind that's trapped As I slip out of my tether, I can hear her true words No longer so alluring as my new future unfolds "Stay please, I can't bear being here all alone It's dark and dreary on this floor made of stone I've known all along you are bigger than me Wait a bit longer delay your destiny! Closing the door, her words fade from my mind I move towards the future, my happy underlined The light is bright, I see my way is clear Yesterday I was back there, today I am here Thanks for reading If you have a chance please visit me at www.wisedummypoet.com

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Funom Makama

Date: 1/28/2016 11:05:00 AM

The bliss from this page cannot be exhausted. This is incredible and wonderful. Great lines and an awesome 7

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/28/2016 11:26:00 AM

Thanks Funom, if you have a chance check out my most recent piece. I am on my way to see what you have currently shared.

Funom Makama

Date: 1/28/2016 11:04:00 AM

Thank you very much for your encouraging comment as always

Aidan Gilbert

Date: 7/31/2015 5:56:00 PM

cool poem. I can see a spiritual meaning. It was good and enjoyable! - God Bless Aidan

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/28/2016 11:25:00 AM

Thanks, sorry for such a late reply.

Brenda Rose

Date: 7/23/2015 11:34:00 PM

Beautifully told tale which many of us can relate to. One person holding us back from our true desires. Excellent Richard. As always a definite 7! Thank you.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/24/2015 7:48:00 AM

Thanks again Brenda, you are kind. Hugs Rick.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 7/17/2015 5:49:00 AM

RICHARD, your lines are drawing, haunting, luring and passionate... the repeating lines a wow!!! But most of all I love the message!!~Olive Eloisa =')

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/17/2015 7:58:00 AM

Thanks so much for your visits this morning Olive.

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 7/15/2015 11:46:00 PM

Oooh, I really like this Richard. The refrain is haunting and I can relate to this piece. "So I stay chained within my procrastinator's prison With anxiety singing of tomorrow's probabilities" Love those lines. They really resonated with me. Always, Laura

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/17/2015 7:59:00 AM

Thanks Laura, I'm pleased this piece resonated with you.

Paul Callus

Date: 7/15/2015 3:46:00 PM

In my younger days I used to believe that destiny rules what happens in my life, so I never held back, reasoning that what has to come will come; I'm pleased to say that because of this reasoning I took chances that served me well in life! (mind you...I did not exactly throw all caution to the wind!!). // paul

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/15/2015 3:51:00 PM

I think the art of it is to find the middle ground. It sounds like you have found that balance, I believe I have as well.

Brian Baumgarn

Date: 7/14/2015 2:27:00 AM

Thanks, Richard, for this wonderful read. How often I have thought exactly the way you wrote it out. I can't move my feet because my mind is fixed on fear and terror. Wow. Thanks, Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/14/2015 8:48:00 AM

Much appreciated Brian.

Julia Ward

Date: 7/14/2015 1:17:00 AM

I could "hear" this poem, with the high voice speaking the lines within the quotation marks. Julia, xx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/14/2015 8:47:00 AM

Thanks Julia.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/13/2015 10:48:00 PM

wow, you fnally broke free of that insignificant voice that was holding you back. What a great story, RIchard. I like when poets write in metaphors like this. You do such a great job of it!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/14/2015 8:47:00 AM

Thanks Andrea! ;0)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/13/2015 12:59:00 PM

:) Beautiful....I know so many things that are holding me back from achieving my dreams. At least...you already have achieved some of yours....Big Man! :) Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/13/2015 4:18:00 PM

So have you my dear, writing a thesis and getting your masters is a monumental achievement. Raising your daughter is another major life achievement. These are only a few of your many accomplishments.

Constance La France

Date: 7/13/2015 8:59:00 AM

Richard, a beautifully penned poem, wonderful 7 and thanks for visiting, after all these years

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/13/2015 10:01:00 AM

My pleasure as always Constance. I'm glad to see you have found some closure.

Eve Roper

Date: 7/12/2015 4:51:00 PM

Wonderful write, I did check your website forgive the spelling a 7 hugs eve

Eve Roper
Date: 7/12/2015 8:41:00 PM

I thought it was marvelous. You call your wife the same way my husband calls me "sweetie" I don't care how angry he gets in which it's very, very rare with me he still calls me sweetie. Hugs eve

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/12/2015 6:34:00 PM

Thanks for checking it out, what did you think?

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 7/11/2015 1:55:00 PM

fears do hold one back as you say Rick yet to grow one must step forward wise write hugs 7

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/11/2015 7:29:00 PM

Thanks Shadow. I'm please you like it.

Tim Smith

Date: 7/11/2015 1:06:00 PM

It is difficult to let go of the known, the comfort but the opportunities are endless if we seek the light. Congrats on the website Richard...I peeked in the other day. I will have to stop later when I have more time.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/11/2015 7:30:00 PM

Thanks for checking it out. Be sure to sign in so that you can participate in upcoming events.

Kp Nunez

Date: 7/11/2015 9:35:00 AM

Beautiful. Another perceptive piece on human nature and his fears. I really love these writes, Rick. hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/11/2015 9:45:00 AM

Oops my response jumped up to Keith.

Jan Allison

Date: 7/11/2015 9:28:00 AM

Wise words indeed Richard its true our anxieties hold us back but I love the positivity in the final stanza and the repeated lines and phrases:-) hugs Jan xx 7:

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/11/2015 9:29:00 AM

Thanks Jan! Hugs back to you.

Mama Bear

Date: 7/11/2015 9:12:00 AM

Amazing how we let fragile chains keep us from our true potential. Fear is a terrible thing but it is good to be in the light and fear no more. Excellent Love Mom

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/11/2015 9:16:00 AM

Good morning mom, I tried calling you yesterday but your line was busy. I'll give you a call later. Love Rick.