Richard Lamoureux Poet Quatrain

Wired To Your Electric

I watch you dance at my demise
for you there's pleasure in my pain
I witness you're only happy
when I'm miserable once again

if I were burning in a pan
you would be turning up the heat
Somehow I am not a person
on my sorrow you wish to eat

I see your eyes as they sparkle
on those cruel lips you have a smile
I'm wired to your electric
you're the one turning up the dial

my only hope is to escape you
or you will hasten my demise
You are unconcerned with the truth
you luxuriate in your lies

I chose the ones who celebrate
who's spirits rise upon my glee
I'm lifted on their good wishes
they only want the best for me

I relegate you to memory
for me it's easier that way
You could have lived in my happy
now your locked in sad yesterday

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Sarai Virden March 26, 2014 at 1:26 AM "Who's spirits rise upon my glee" These few are truly worth the celebrating dear one. We are more blest than we know. A touching write. Richard Lamoureux March 26, 2014 at 8:48 AM Thanks Sarai.

Monterey Sirak March 22, 2014 at 7:44 AM Fantastic write, as usual. You are right, we can choose to move beyond the people who bring us pain. Richard Lamoureux March 22, 2014 at 8:29 AM There is however the possibility that through loving them they can be transformed. Yet sometimes we may be hoping for something that may never come to be. We sometimes need to realize the protection of our being has to be our priority.

Robert Pettit March 19, 2014 at 12:30 AM Sometimes, we are forced to love someone who has nothing but cruelty in store for us. Good write with good rhyming. Richard Lamoureux March 19, 2014 at 8:25 AM Thanks Robert.

Kim Van Breda March 18, 2014 at 1:42 PM Cool... same ole neglected partner story, spiced up by your great writing ability Richard-- enjoyed this.. thanks Xx~Xx Richard Lamoureux March 19, 2014 at 8:26 AM Thanks Kim

Cecilia Macfarlane March 18, 2014 at 9:32 AM Awesome write and message Rick. Don't let those who hurt us have a part of our future. Hugs Richard Lamoureux March 18, 2014 at 9:35 AM Good morning Cecilia, thanks for this thoughtful visit.

Shadow Hamilton March 18, 2014 at 9:30 AM deep write Rick great flow hugs Richard Lamoureux March 18, 2014 at 9:32 AM Thanks Shadow.

Ndaba Sibanda March 18, 2014 at 6:55 AM Richard, this a well-written poem with vivid, and possibly livid images that linger on the mind. Take for example ,the following telling words: "if I were burning in a pan you would be turning up the heat" Richard Lamoureux March 18, 2014 at 8:41 AM Thanks Ndaba.

Jack Horne March 17, 2014 at 12:30 PM powerful write, my friend Richard Lamoureux March 17, 2014 at 3:54 PM Thanks Jack.

Honestly J.T. March 16, 2014 at 5:10 PM Wow, this is a boatload of awesomeness. I really enjoyed this one. Good job -JT Richard Lamoureux March 16, 2014 at 11:45 PM Thanks JT, great comment.

Andrea Dietrich March 16, 2014 at 5:00 PM hi, there, Richard. It's good to find a new poem of yours to read. been very busy lately and trying now to catch up. I like how you express that you are relegating this sad fact into memory. Richard Lamoureux March 16, 2014 at 11:47 PM I have been and will continue to be busy for the next two weeks. I'm surprised I squeezed in a poem today. Thanks for the comment.

Eileen Manassian March 16, 2014 at 2:39 PM WOW! Amazing, Richard. Absolutely fantastic! I wish I could do that to those who have hurt me, Richard. I'm too much of a softie! Thanks so much for this lovely write! Hugs! Richard Lamoureux March 16, 2014 at 11:49 PM Hi Eileen, I read this great comment earlier but am just getting home so trying to catch up. So glad you enjoyed my poem. Hugs Rick.

Joseph May March 16, 2014 at 2:36 PM Nicely penned... best wishes.. Richard Lamoureux March 16, 2014 at 11:50 PM Thanks Joseph.

Ilene Bauer March 16, 2014 at 12:58 PM great title and a wonderful poem. my favorite line is "you could have lived in my happy" - bravo! Richard Lamoureux March 16, 2014 at 11:52 PM Thanks for your kind comment.

Poet Tacito March 16, 2014 at 12:29 PM I have several in my life this can be pointed towards. Thankfully, in the past. This ripped STRONG! Be sure to change the spelling of your title to "electric", if that was your original intent. :) Richard Lamoureux March 16, 2014 at 11:53 PM That's good to know Rich. Thanks for dropping by. Richard Lamoureux March 16, 2014 at 1:15 PM Thanks I corrected it.

Richard D Seal March 16, 2014 at 12:23 PM Probably the best way to deal with those that wish you ill Rick, I've foun they even slip out of the memory eventually. The last stanza is a brahma. Take care, Richard