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I'M Youer Than You

"Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You" Dr. Suess I’m Youer Than You I studied real hard the youness of you I paid close attention to the things that you do No detail too small, I even learned how you chew I eat what you eat! I love camel stew I walk your walk, I have your unique style I've walked in your shoes, for many a mile Look at my face, the twinkle in my eye I have your mischevious look and I own your smile But now dear friend, you are deader than dead I'm with your lovely bride and sleeping in your bed She thinks I'm you, because I say what you said You at the bottom of a lake, weighted down by lead As time goes by, I'll become me-er than me Because in the end, that's who I want to be I hope she'll still love me, in time I will see Being Youer than You, is what set me free There are great benefits to my insanity! Channeling my Dark Suess!

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Heather Ober

Date: 9/8/2015 6:52:00 AM

Such a fun read! What an interesting and clever take on "dark Suess." That last line is perfect!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/8/2015 7:28:00 AM

I had fun with this one Heather.

Wayland Bunch

Date: 8/21/2015 8:28:00 PM

Ok originally the title got me. I had to check it out. Very clever, and funny indeed if I don't say so yoursel or myself, ok corny, but this was a fun read. Thanks for sharing.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/29/2015 8:56:00 AM

This is a fun comment to read Wayland.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/17/2015 10:46:00 PM

Wonderful quote n a superb poem Richard u hv come up with! Congrats on first place win!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/29/2015 8:57:00 AM

Thanks Upma!

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/17/2015 3:54:00 PM

This was AMAZING! I loved it! Dark Seuss! Ha oh you have hit the nail on the head with this one! A 7 and a fave! thanks so much for writing, and now channel a childrens Dr. Seuss for my next contest...Abby is going to help me judge, so get your Seuss shoes on again! :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/29/2015 8:59:00 AM

So sorry, I have been so crazy busy, I see I didn't respond to your comment. Thanks for the top placement it is a true honor. Hugs Rick.

Skat A

Date: 8/17/2015 3:24:00 PM

a wonderful read, Richard, congrats in "Casarah Nance"s" contest... SKAT LOVE

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/29/2015 9:00:00 AM

Thanks SKAT.

Lycia Harding

Date: 8/17/2015 1:52:00 PM

I love this! "Dark Seuss"? Perfect. Congrats on your win, Richard. xoxo

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/29/2015 9:00:00 AM

Thanks Lycia.

Eve Roper

Date: 8/17/2015 12:43:00 PM

congratulations on your win , different in what you are use to writing but good. Hugs eve

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/29/2015 9:00:00 AM

Thanks Eve.

Carol Eastman

Date: 8/17/2015 10:46:00 AM

Definitely a darker Seuss... but amazing never the less. Congrats on the win! But between you and me... I think I'll reread it... one more time again.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/29/2015 9:02:00 AM

Thanks Carol, I'm pleased by your response.

Edward Ebbs

Date: 8/17/2015 10:27:00 AM

Enjoyed this, smiles, congrats!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/29/2015 9:02:00 AM

Thanks Edward.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/17/2015 8:57:00 AM

ooh you have taken a step to the dark side Richard - love this creative write - congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/29/2015 9:02:00 AM

Thanks Jan.

Faye Gibson

Date: 8/16/2015 6:59:00 PM

Haha, Richard! I like this. I think the spirit of Dr. Seuss fell on you...almost. Thanks for your kind comments on my postings.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/16/2015 7:33:00 PM

My pleasure Faye.

Mary Rotman

Date: 8/15/2015 12:01:00 PM

Marvelous, Richard! I love your macabre sense of humor.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/15/2015 1:58:00 PM

Thanks Mary, usually I tend to be on the brighter side of the street but this was a fun diversion.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/15/2015 9:21:00 AM

I did read part if it. It seems I didn't read till the ending. I might have been on my phone. It is a very interesting poem, Richard...And yes...it is DARK. It's nice to try delve into the dark side now and again. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/15/2015 9:38:00 AM

Thanks Eileen, it was kind of a fun one to write.

Brian Baumgarn

Date: 8/13/2015 5:32:00 AM

Ahh, Richard, may the "suess" be with you! I also enjoyed your sadness poem on "Leaves of Ink." I had one up there last week and one this week. Great to have a few sites like that for beginners like me. I go there and read a couple times a week. How has life been treating you?

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/15/2015 9:38:00 AM

This comment makes me smile.

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 8/12/2015 5:01:00 PM

great take on theme Rick gl in contest hugs 7

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 8/12/2015 11:17:00 AM

Challenging and provoking dear Richard!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/12/2015 12:34:00 PM

Thanks Demetrios.

Tim Smith

Date: 8/12/2015 9:40:00 AM

this one flowed great just Seuss...good luck Tim

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/12/2015 9:42:00 AM

Thanks Tim.

Constance La France

Date: 8/12/2015 9:29:00 AM

Richard, oh you have a dark and sinister side, your suess write is very creative, I give youer poem a 7 and thanks for visiting my fluttering gems

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/12/2015 9:33:00 AM

Thanks for the seven, Constance. I think we all have a sinister side. I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/12/2015 9:30:00 AM

Thanks Keith, let me know when you do post, I enjoy your writing.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 8/12/2015 9:09:00 AM

So love this our dear Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/12/2015 9:14:00 AM

Thanks Charmaine.;0)

David Brown

Date: 8/11/2015 1:55:00 PM

Excellent, Richard! Very funny and delightfully dark

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/11/2015 8:44:00 PM

Thanks David, it was a fun one to write.

Bl Devnath

Date: 8/11/2015 1:22:00 PM

Excellent presentation of self styled twist. Beautifully seen one in another. Loved always my lovely friend,bl

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/11/2015 8:45:00 PM

Thanks BL!;0)

Wilma Neels

Date: 8/11/2015 8:35:00 AM

Oh my word! I love this Richard! This is awesome, your title made me curious to read this one during work time :) have to say it was a blast :) wishing you the best for the contest!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/11/2015 9:13:00 AM

Thanks Wilma, it was a blast to write this one.