Richard Lamoureux Poet Monorhyme

When North Goes South

I want to run away 
from the stares
when our friends 
don’t see you there
Instead I walk confidently
like I don’t care
But inside 
I feel like life’s unfair
Why did I believe you
when you said
we’d always be a pair

I tried
I begged and pleaded
Yet you pulled away
said I wasn’t what you needed
So down a different path
we both retreated
The outcome not my choice 
it couldn’t be debated
All those years together 
feel like they’ve been wasted
I guess for you
somehow love faded

Still a broken heart
can do more than weep
It can rise up
and walk down a different street
It can savour life without you
there are new people to meet
I have places to go
and meals to eat
There are others
who will quicken 
my heart beat
I choose a life that's sweet

No girl 
it’s not easy being through
I can’t ever forget you
If only you had meant it
when you said “I do”
Now my horizon is empty 
I've lost my perfect view
You were the North Star
that I was guided too
All those moments 
felt like they were far to few
Was it all just an illusion 
did I ever really know you
It seems in this case
True North wasn't true
to the south
off you flew.


Fictional account inspired by
 
Bernadette Mullick’s poem 
titled BTS Dedication.

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Timothy Hicks May 2, 2020 at 12:58 PM Soup Mail

Timothy Hicks May 2, 2020 at 12:56 PM An introspective piece of what could have been ... but didn't. A lot of people can relate to this, I'm sure. And for those that can't your words took us there, nonetheless. Well done (sometimes our North just happens later in life) Richard Lamoureux May 2, 2020 at 12:59 PM Hi Timothy, alway good to get your perspective. ;0)

Harry Horsman April 23, 2020 at 12:51 AM Yes found one, a poem, i have not read, and i know there is lots more,,Regarding the subject matter, and diversity, no one does it better than you...Stay Safe my friend.... Richard Lamoureux April 23, 2020 at 8:40 AM Thanks Harry. ;0)

Vladislav Raven March 23, 2020 at 6:16 PM Hi Richard, another poetic gem from your pen. Your words held me fast from beginning to end. It brings out emotions from the reader. You always manage to do that my friend. Another wonderful write from your golden pen. A fictional account, written so well that it reads real. Stay blessed Richard. Your friend always....Mike. Richard Lamoureux March 23, 2020 at 7:50 PM Thanks Mike.;0)

Eileen Manassian March 6, 2020 at 12:00 PM What a powerful story...I see it was inspired. Even though it's fictional... her loss, I say. Richard Lamoureux March 6, 2020 at 12:42 PM Hi Eileen, mostly fictional with a bit of reliance on a previous unsuccessful relationship. Hugs Rick.

Richard Lamoureux February 17, 2020 at 8:23 AM Thanks all for the visits and comments.

Robert Kinard February 17, 2020 at 6:47 AM They say it's better to have loved and lost then to never have love at all. If only we could go to the ER after we fall.

Linda Milgate February 13, 2020 at 11:54 AM Painful poem, so often very true. Good read great Title and image. hope its not related to you.

Gail Debole February 5, 2020 at 1:49 PM Another brilliant title and carry-through of the concept at the end of the poem! Excellent!

Lindsay Laurie January 19, 2020 at 6:09 PM Hello Richard … so much feeling, sadness, and confusion before the door opens to a brand new world and memories - thank you this great verse Richard - Lindsay

Sandra Adams January 19, 2020 at 4:45 PM such a poignant write...many, if not all can relate to the heartbreak of lost love... glad it's fictional, but one would never know by how well you crafted this one, you stepped into the part of the one with the broken heart... kudos Rick... wonderful write! hugs Richard Lamoureux January 19, 2020 at 5:35 PM Thanks Sandra.

J.R. Wren-Ingalls January 19, 2020 at 2:22 PM I could feel the parting here, and love the use of the word "retreated." This really carries the mood of breaking up. Richard Lamoureux January 19, 2020 at 2:49 PM Thanks J.R.

M. L. Kiser January 18, 2020 at 6:11 PM Wow, that says it all. Sad but with feeling.

Therese Bacha January 18, 2020 at 12:29 PM Nearly 4 years away and today I passed by the Poetrysoup and felt like reading one of your poems. The whole poem is sad but knowing how you are capable of allowing the reader to enjoy every bit of your poem. I am happy to its a fiction. Beautiful. Happy New Year. Hope to see u soon. Terry xoxo

Jan Allison January 18, 2020 at 10:43 AM Excellent ink Rick, I'm so glad its fictional although there are many that can relate, Hugs jan xx

Richard Lamoureux January 17, 2020 at 8:25 AM Thanks to all for commenting, I will drop by to visit each of you. ;0)

Cecilia Macfarlane January 17, 2020 at 8:08 AM You captured the ache of loss love here excellently. Well written. Hugs

Jennifer Proxenos January 17, 2020 at 7:38 AM A sad love story - so sad when a partner leaves, and the other sill loves him or her. Your poem is awesome and so glad it is fiction. I have just posted a third poem of my superheroes, "And so it begins" if you have time to read it, I'd enjoy your feedback Rick. Blessings, Jennifer.

Roger Horsch January 16, 2020 at 9:21 AM I was hoping this poem was not about you. I read it and found out that it was not. It makes me feel better knowing that you are still everyone's happy Richard. It was a very good poem. I really liked it. Your friend..... Roger

Gershon Wolf January 15, 2020 at 9:38 PM Love the part about all being an illusion ---"Did I ever know you?"... And the answer seems to me be: Yes and No. I did; but now I sure don't... Does that mean that I thought I knew you, but not really?... Much to nosh on here, my friend. Thanks, Gershon

John Hamilton January 15, 2020 at 12:19 PM Nice write Rick, glad it's fictional, I thought so... you have a strong bond with your wife so I thought this to be unlikely to be true, glad I was right. Richard Lamoureux January 15, 2020 at 5:48 PM Thanks John, all is well on the home front. ;0)

Tom Cunningham January 15, 2020 at 12:12 PM A sad verse of a love lost Richard, thankfully its a fictional write. Well written. Tom Richard Lamoureux January 15, 2020 at 5:47 PM Thanks Tom.