Richard Lamoureux Poet Terzanelle

When Friends Fight

It hurts to watch the anger of friends
Both desperately wanting to be heard
Each keeps pushing neither of them bends

The destructive power of a word
Rising from the anger of the heart
Both desperately wanting to be heard

The dance continues each play their part
A sad tune that drifts along the air
Rising from the anger of the heart

What's strange is that I realize they care
In the moment their passions collide 
A sad tune that drifts along the air

Others drawn in as they choose a side
Many people drawn into the fight
In the moment ther passions collide 

You me or him is anyone right?
Many people drawn into the fight
It hurts to watch the anger of friends
There can be healing if someone bends

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Bethany St John April 9, 2014 at 3:05 PM Hmm the pain of friendships...and selfishness...which is usually the reason we fight. Great write Richard. It's a good reminder to listen instead of spouting off and pushing my pride away if I need to be the one to bend. Richard Lamoureux April 9, 2014 at 4:14 PM Thanks Bethany

Lucilla Carrillo January 11, 2014 at 12:44 PM This a very good poem. There is a lot of hurting and a lot of pain, when friends fight. It hurts because - they really care fior eachother. I have a friend for 45 years and there has never been a fight. We may know a lot of people, but very few can be our friends. Thanks for sharing.... Lucilla Richard Lamoureux January 11, 2014 at 1:10 PM That is true, I am thankful for the friends God has blessed me with.

Monterey Sirak January 10, 2014 at 9:17 AM Love the line "both desperately wanting to be heard" Sometimes just listening can end an argument. When both sides are trying to be heard, who is listening? Another great poem from you. Richard Lamoureux January 10, 2014 at 9:41 AM That is so true, I like your interpretation.

Kelly Deschler January 8, 2014 at 5:42 PM It is such a difficult thing to deal with when our mutual friends have disagreements. It is like seeing your parents fight, and wanting to choose both of their sides. I do think that forgiving and forgetting is the best way to end it and move on. This poem is very well expressed, Richard. Nice work! Richard Lamoureux January 8, 2014 at 6:11 PM Thanks Kelly.

Just That Archaic Poet January 5, 2014 at 9:10 AM I love the verse in Poe's "To:_____" poem, which states, "That years have been forgot in the hatred of a minute". I try to call on this verse when I have terrible fights with loved ones and friends. Enjoyed this piece by you, Richard :) Richard Lamoureux January 5, 2014 at 9:31 AM Thanks, worth recalling!

Donna Jones January 3, 2014 at 9:37 PM Hey Richard.....great poem.....really.....thanks... Richard Lamoureux January 3, 2014 at 11:12 PM Thanks Donna

Landon Browning January 3, 2014 at 10:10 AM Very Deep poem Richard, I liked this alot Richard Lamoureux January 3, 2014 at 11:48 AM Thanks Landon.

Eileen Manassian January 3, 2014 at 9:02 AM It pains me more than you can imagine or know.... Eileen Manassian January 3, 2014 at 9:49 AM :) :) Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. (I Peter 4: 8) :) :) Richard Lamoureux January 3, 2014 at 9:46 AM There is much wisdom within these scriptures. Thanks for sharing. Eileen Manassian January 3, 2014 at 9:16 AM Continued: I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.(Ephesians 4: 1 - 3) When friends fight, we feel the pain..... Eileen Manassian January 3, 2014 at 9:15 AM Nice poem....but of course....a terzanelle....I wish the subject matter were different.. Still waiting to see something happen.....Thanks, Rick. "Blessed are the peacemakers.....for they will be called children of God." (Sermon from the Mount of Blessings) "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." (Romans 12: 8) Richard Lamoureux January 3, 2014 at 9:08 AM I have a pretty good imagination.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 3, 2014 at 8:49 AM - Unfriendly words can burn more than open sores - Well written, Richard! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux January 3, 2014 at 8:55 AM Thanks Anne Lise.