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Me and Us

I live in the land of me and us Here we look out for number one Self care Holidays New cars Big house Travel the world Finest meals Satisfying our every need Self help books to read It's all about me and us Self congratulation Poor me How do I feel Is my life good enough Do I need more stuff Was my childhood too rough Let's talk about me and us The rest of the world is them They don't have it right They need to see me and us's light Don't we shine so bright Beacons in the night We keep playing the same song Thinking the world is singing along In the end we have it wrong Lives of sad desperation Lacking contemplation Blocked with constipation Where is the inspiration I wish to move Join the world of yours and others A place where we are all brothers The focus away from me There is so much more to see I'm one branch on a larger tree In the land of me and us I was never free I was just me Empty Me me me That's not who I wish to be

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Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/31/2013 2:17:00 PM

Concerning your comment on Tell Me oh Wise One... thanks for clearing that up! You know me... I, at times, read into things too much... lol!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/31/2013 6:11:00 PM

You are tops in my book, nothing for you to read into my comments.

Caleah Buil

Date: 5/31/2013 11:59:00 AM

Wow, so true. Sometimes it gets lonely just being "me" Company and the love of others is important as well. Especially family. Beautifully written. :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/31/2013 6:11:00 PM

Thanks Caleah

Abdulhafeez Oyewole

Date: 5/31/2013 11:15:00 AM

This is an outstanding poem Richard. It's not an overstatement that you never disappoint. You're a gem that is very sensitive to his environment and poetically dynamic. I hope you will forgive me for not being frequent on your work. Well done. AO

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/31/2013 6:14:00 PM

No forgiveness required, there are many talented writers to enjoy here. I am honored by your many kind visits and thoughtful comments. I too wish there was more time to get to visit all the wonderful people I have connected with here.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 5/31/2013 10:59:00 AM

So glad I stopped by today. This is such a wise poem. The world would be a better place If more were this way. SuZ

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/31/2013 6:15:00 PM

Thanks Suzanne, you have made me smile.

Colleen Bono

Date: 5/31/2013 8:58:00 AM

What?No new ones yet today.Your slipping.take care

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/31/2013 6:17:00 PM

Busy day today. I will see what my brain comes up with.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/30/2013 3:15:00 PM

wow, you created a really great poem here. I know sometimes it sure does sound like it's all about ourselves. I think we are all just kind of programmed to be that way and I love something like this that jolts us into the reality of how we need to be behaving.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/30/2013 5:08:00 PM

We are all works in progress. Thanks for commenting.

Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/30/2013 10:24:00 AM

I was going to say, "Happy I inspired you somewhat"... but then again that would divert the attention to ME... lol. This has so much truth in it! It's a much more noble cause to live for others instead of yourself... if it's all about YOU then when you go little will know you were ever there at all... it's one of the greatest joys in life to see someone appreciate some little thing you said to them, some little thing you did for them... You never disappoint, my friend!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/30/2013 5:09:00 PM

Ha ha, good point Tim. I do appreciate the inspiration.

Painted Hunter

Date: 5/30/2013 10:08:00 AM

Howdy Richard. So true! To be so small it seems that we think everything revolves around us...me and us...love that. Great piece! And thank you for your inspiring comments on my poem...that means a lot coming from you....Caleb

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/30/2013 5:10:00 PM

Your most welcome Caleb. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

Colleen Bono

Date: 5/30/2013 9:13:00 AM

Everyday I look forward to coming and seeing what you created today.You never disappoint me.Take care

Colleen Bono
Date: 5/30/2013 9:48:00 PM

good at least I know I am doing something right

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/30/2013 9:16:00 AM

Aww thanks Colleen, you have made my day.