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Never Always Sometimes

I never always truly sometimes Wish I could be just like you Better than not just good enough One of the rare unlucky few To be calm cool and uncollected To be at the bottom of the perceptual top Bopping to the sound of a dyslexic drummer Whetting appetites I just cannot stop To be imprisoned in the prison of freedom Doing those things I shouldn't want to do Left right forward back at the beginning Like a child size adult version of you I never always truly sometimes Wish I could be the only one me A little eccentric somewhat normal Wondering towards who I wish to be For nothing is everything I wanted Now everything is nothing worthwhile I live in the moment of forever Trying to turn back a broken fixed dial!

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Funom Makama

Date: 3/15/2016 12:37:00 PM

The accolade this piece deserves is a glory that stands in its own class. Great write friend and please continue to share your magnificent piece

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 2/23/2016 5:56:00 AM

Congratulations! Great play on words and I love the rhythm in that repeated line.

Timothy Hicks

Date: 2/22/2016 4:53:00 PM

The power of paradox ... how you bright it out. For the emotions not easily explained, and though illogically worded, we can't help but nod, "Yup ... that about sums it up!" ... "For nothing is everything I wanted now everything is nothing worthwhile" ... a bit of a mouthful, but nonetheless excellent.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 2/22/2016 4:12:00 AM

Superb take on the theme n wonderful write n win.. big congrats Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/22/2016 9:59:00 AM

Thanks Upma.

Susan Gentry

Date: 2/22/2016 12:23:00 AM

Congratulations on this win! Excellent answer to the theme. An amazing write.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/22/2016 9:59:00 AM

Thanks SuZ, hugs Rick.

John Lawless

Date: 2/21/2016 10:15:00 PM

This is a rollicking romp of biting wordplay and nostalgic nuance Richard. Every line appears to be the reflection of a mirror in a mirror. Thanks for participating in the contest.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/22/2016 10:00:00 AM

Thanks for choosing my poem.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/21/2016 10:06:00 PM

Richard, congrats on your "NEVER - ALWAYS - SOMETIMES" win. ~LINDA~

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/22/2016 12:52:00 PM

Thanks Linda.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/22/2016 10:00:00 AM

Thanks Linda.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 2/21/2016 11:25:00 AM

I don't know how you can even think of words in this unlikely combinations, Richard. I know I can't. It shows you have a brilliant mind...you are just perfect the way you are!!! Amazing write. I thought I had read this one...but I was wrong! Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/21/2016 11:29:00 AM

Hugs back to you Eileen.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/21/2016 11:28:00 AM

Thanks Aqua!

Sandra Adams

Date: 2/20/2016 10:51:00 AM

i never write in beauty such as this, though sometimes i wish i could, i always admire your words....you did a wonderful job with this one :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/21/2016 7:49:00 AM

You are kind however you underestimate the strength of your ow writing.

Harry Horsman

Date: 2/19/2016 9:19:00 AM

A labyrinth of a complex mind,,,

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/19/2016 10:27:00 AM

Thanks Harry!:0)

Ralph Sergi

Date: 2/19/2016 9:01:00 AM

Hi Rick: I am definitely in awe of this indecisive poem. Great Job!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/19/2016 9:08:00 AM

Thanks Ralph, it was a fun one to write.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/18/2016 6:32:00 PM

wow, Richard. I would say you NAILED this one. WELL DONE

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/18/2016 7:03:00 PM

Thanks Andrea.

John Hamilton

Date: 2/18/2016 2:41:00 PM

Reminds me of a combination nursery rhyme/jigsaw puzzle seems simple but makes you think. Hey Richard I would like to see your entry for my loveliness contest you would do great!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/18/2016 7:04:00 PM

I'll check it out John. Thanks for the visit.

Trevor Mcleod

Date: 2/18/2016 1:52:00 PM

Excellent Richard. The rhythms are fantastic. Well put together.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/18/2016 7:05:00 PM

Thanks Trevor.

Lu Loo

Date: 2/18/2016 12:51:00 PM

Richard, I love the repeated verses, it adds more meaningful effect..well done -luloo

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/18/2016 7:05:00 PM

Thanks Luloo.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/18/2016 12:43:00 PM

i like the roller-coaster effect of your write, rich.. very imaginative and still creating a whole thought!..huggs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/18/2016 7:06:00 PM

This one kinda wrote itself.

Tim Smith

Date: 2/18/2016 11:30:00 AM

Many twists from bottom on top and vice-versa...good luck

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/18/2016 12:14:00 PM

Thanks Tim, just having a bit of fun.

Susan Gentry

Date: 2/18/2016 10:32:00 AM

So clever! I really like how you did this!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/18/2016 12:15:00 PM

Thanks Susan.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 2/18/2016 9:57:00 AM

Nothing is always what we want ,and what we want is manytimes all that We shouldnt have.Love ythis clever post Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/18/2016 12:15:00 PM

Thanks Charmaine. Hugs Rick.

Paul Callus

Date: 2/18/2016 8:44:00 AM

I like the way you rotate this creative poem, Richard...a rollercoaster type effect that is tricky to ride on. Wants...wishes...expectations...tastes and much more...#7 ~ Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/18/2016 12:17:00 PM

Thanks Paul, your visit brings a smile.