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Walls of Superficiality

So many live on the edge of Superficiality Not wanting to see beyond the physical Pretty clothes pretty people Living pretty lives They will never know the extrordinary ordinary Regular every day people Lives more complicated than the surface we see Inside jokes Struggles that add humor to their lives Answers to questions they will never ask They have dreams Some beauty lies below the surface Diamonds are never found laying on top of the ground Gold is hidden for a reason True wealth comes from effort I want to be an emotional miner Superficiality will not satisfy my yearning Tell me your story My ears scream for your words Your secrets are safe with me Tell me your jokes I will get the punch line I will cry your tears Our spirits are intertwined Unseen connections become our bonds We were alway related Time distance language computer screens They are not limitations I see beyond to a life of imagination Not limited by what is seen What is unseen will be fully felt Our spirits eternal Walls of superficiality melt away

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Timothy Hicks

Date: 3/25/2013 12:20:00 AM

This poem is amazing even by your standards. I loved the "emotional miner" metaphors... so many good points were in that whole section. Reading this makes me wish that everyone had a love for writing... then the amount out of stories would be endless... while at the same time I'm glad not everyone is the same, then who would feel unique? Walls of superficiality melting away? How I'd like to see that transformation in person!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/25/2013 7:14:00 AM

People all around us are being transformed before our very eyes. It is difficult to see because we ourselves are going through the same process.

Thvia Shetley

Date: 1/16/2013 9:52:00 AM

this is why i love poetry. I get see the extraordinary within. Yours is most evident in this write.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/16/2013 2:10:00 PM

Thank you so much. It is nice to see a new face. I appreciate you commenting.

Heather Ober

Date: 1/14/2013 11:49:00 AM

I love the metaphor you used here. I always appreciate how insightful and observant your poetic voice is!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/14/2013 12:29:00 PM

Thanks Heather, what a nice thing to say, you have touched me.

Vicky Tsiluma

Date: 1/12/2013 11:42:00 PM

'An emotional miner' - just that hit me hard. I like the parallel to diamonds and gold - those that remain hidden until whoever is worthy stumbles upon them. But some do employ thousands to find the precious stones, they are not worthy - it's like emotions, you acquire the superficial to protect your real against those who would misuse your trust. Great write Richard!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/13/2013 1:22:00 AM

Thanks Vicky, I appreciate your reaction, it tells me I have hit the right note. Good night.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/12/2013 2:47:00 PM

love it, superficiality is surely something among us, enjoyed your write ~always & forever~PD

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/12/2013 2:55:00 PM

Thanks again Linda.

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 1/12/2013 8:56:00 AM

Never believe that. I don't think one can see a true person just to know them on the surface. You have to have a desire to go beyond that. Enjoyed, Richard!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/12/2013 9:31:00 AM

Thanks for commenting.

Audrey Haick

Date: 1/11/2013 1:29:00 PM

From reading your poems, and comments I know this is truly you, Richard. This is an outstanding testament from a heart that cares for humanity. Awesome! Love, Annalise

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/12/2013 12:04:00 AM

What a nice thing to say, you bring a tear to my eye.

Irfana Ali Bhat

Date: 1/11/2013 8:56:00 AM

walls of superficiality are growing in today's world...no one cares to know wt is beneath that well adorned exterior...indulging in brands and luxury make our day....but there comes a day when each one of us realises that it is a futile exercise...instead of growing from inside,we have shrunk into nothing....those who realise this soon can make amends but those who realise it at the end are left with nothing... this poem touched my heart ,Richard..:)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/12/2013 12:14:00 AM

Hi Irfana, I feel what you are saying. I hope our world changes direction before it is too late. We all give our lives to something and like you say at the end it is to late. People offer a much better use of our time.

Yanny Widjanarko

Date: 1/11/2013 7:06:00 AM

Great thoughts, deep content loved the concept :) straight right to my fave folder :D -hug, yanny

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/12/2013 12:15:00 AM

Thanks Yanny, you honor me once again.