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Burger Boy

Burger boy hangs out at the A&W Spare change for burgers he sometimes has two He chats up the girls imagines he is cool Making up tall tales but girls ain't easy to fool He asks the cute waitress if she's from the Philippines Tells her he was there yesterday eating noodles and beans! She asks where he traveled he says he was everywhere But the more he talks she knows he wasn't there She doesn't make him feel bad she just gives a sweet smile It's enough to make him happy his grin widens a mile Like so many others he hates being all alone So he sits dreams and fidgets while he charges his phone The place is kinda quiet except cars driving through If he had his own car it would be a dream come true What others take for granted seems far beyond his reach He's never had a holiday or walked a sandy beach So he finds something that to others ain't much A burger and a smile He hopes fingers might touch

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 10/20/2016 6:49:00 PM

Very endearing poem, Richard. I need to take Burger Boy under my wings and show him the art of cool. Help him out of his social life doldrums. Very humorous imagery w/a solid core of truth. This is my fave so far of yours, will be coming back to this one on speed repeat. Excellent write, my maestro friend. Much love to you always.

Paloma P

Date: 10/10/2016 7:09:00 PM

Awh, I want to adopt burger boy. Very sweet and somewhat sad at the same time.

Paul Callus

Date: 9/13/2016 4:01:00 PM

Hi Richard...in truth, your burger boy is no liar, quite harmless in fact; I suppose he can't afford holidays and travel, so dreams have to make do instead. Some realize that and know they can't be hard on him! Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/14/2016 8:02:00 AM

What a great response, thanks Paul.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 9/12/2016 11:05:00 AM

Another great write Richard. I loved this one. 7+

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/12/2016 11:05:00 PM

Thanks Maurice.:0)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/11/2016 9:00:00 PM

ahhh, a great little look at a lonely kid with unfulfilled dreams. I was drawn to this by its title. Any food poem sounds good to me. haha

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/12/2016 7:59:00 AM

Thanks Andrea. ;0)

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 9/10/2016 8:56:00 PM

Love this one Richard. I start be reading more of you soon. Verlena

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/11/2016 9:14:00 AM

Hi Verlena, I appreciate the visit.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/10/2016 5:59:00 PM

So much in life we take for granted. Burger boy spoke to me today, Richard. That's the power of your words. hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/11/2016 9:14:00 AM

Thanks Eileen, a big hug back to you.

Daniel Turner

Date: 9/10/2016 9:05:00 AM

Loneliness and poverty usually go hand in hand. Sad write, Richard. Once again, the theme of "walking in someone's shoes" comes to mind. Great lesson in this write!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/10/2016 10:36:00 AM

Thanks Daniel.

Tim Smith

Date: 9/10/2016 8:18:00 AM

There are so many out there like this who love to dream. A little smile goes a long way. Great poem

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/10/2016 8:49:00 AM

Yes, I was impressed with the young lady for not rolling her eyes. The young fellow wanted desperately to fit in but had no clue how.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/10/2016 7:56:00 AM

- Emotional eating, many share his fate - Sad .... so sad - A great write, Richard - Best wishes for a wonderful weekend - hugs // Anne-Lise :)