Skat

I thought of a girl I wished to know better So I started with her name Examining the placement of each letter The name That name The one she chose Not Rose or Daisy Violet or Macy The interesting bit She chose the name SKAT I was left to ponder about that Where was her mind at?? This poet and sweetie who glides in and out of our lives like the proverbial cat So I searched Google for the meaning Wondering what she was feeling Was the definition sweet and appealing? It ended up being about cards and dealing SKAT is the discarded card My heart dropped from the ceiling Leaving my mind questioning and reeling Instead let's make her the ace up our sleeve The most special of all cards lets search deep in the pile to retrieve If we do maybe then she'll believe she is worthy of our love to receive We all want to be in the game Sometimes there's meaning in a name If we don't look close that is our own shame Now when I look at SKAT I see her differently not the same On a flickering candle She is the flame Both light and shadow, SKAT is her name! Dedicated to our SKAT

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Red Fiery

Date: 2/21/2016 11:57:00 PM

Skat is very lucky ! I would give 100/100 for this write . I feel this poem deserves even better than a just 100....#trulyamazingpoet

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/29/2016 12:55:00 PM

I missed this comment, thanks Red.

Brian Baumgarn

Date: 12/8/2015 11:28:00 PM

I know she loves this, Richard. She is a very active part of this community. She has been encouraging to me, and I appreciate it. This is a fitting tribute to her.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/9/2015 8:34:00 AM

Yes she has been to many of us. Thanks for reading this tribute.

Paul Callus

Date: 12/8/2015 10:30:00 AM

Ah! a lovely and worthy tribute to Skat, the one "who glides in and out of our lives". An enjoyable write, Richard. // paul

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/9/2015 8:35:00 AM

Yes, she is our resident butterfly.

Casarah Nance

Date: 12/6/2015 7:19:00 AM

This is really good, I like that you found the orgin and created such a interesting poem with it

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/6/2015 9:12:00 AM

Good morning and thanks Casarah, so nice to have you back. Hugs Rick.

Dalia Shahein

Date: 12/5/2015 6:44:00 PM

Ah....This is a very beautiful poem SKAT is very lucky to have a very sweet friend such as u and she do worth it , she is our lovely poet ...I'm captured by ur words indeed... Hugs :D

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/6/2015 9:11:00 AM

Thanks for the lovely words and visit.

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 12/2/2015 3:37:00 PM

A sweet tribute to a sweet gal. Wonderfully written Richard! Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/5/2015 10:02:00 AM

Thanks Cecilia. ;0)

Michael Tor

Date: 12/1/2015 11:11:00 PM

Skat deserves this Richard she is always so kind to comment. Always part of our poetic life. I am glad you took the time to write about her and her special name. Stay well my friend.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/2/2015 7:25:00 AM

Thanks Michael.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/1/2015 9:38:00 AM

A 7 for sure, Richard, for this lovely piece! You have proven that a poem can be moving, well-written, AND informative. I had no idea what the name meant. Janice

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/1/2015 9:55:00 AM

Thanks so much Janice.

Skat A

Date: 11/30/2015 10:25:00 AM

So sweet Richard, I'm like a ray, stretching in every which way. When my desires burn I reveal and deal a certain play, Ace up 7 down. :) It's never about the points. So much flow, right into the heart. Forever & ever **SKAT**

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/1/2015 9:57:00 AM

You are sweet, I'm pleased you like/love it. It was my pleasure to write it for you.

Skat A
Date: 11/30/2015 10:52:00 AM

It's more like Love the poem, not like. :) Just saying

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/30/2015 10:30:00 AM

I'm pleased you like it:

Iris E. S-Lewis

Date: 11/30/2015 6:19:00 AM

How thoughtful of you to penn such lovely tribute to a friend.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/30/2015 9:44:00 AM

Thanks again Iris.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/29/2015 9:05:00 PM

Hi Richard, long time no read. :) Making my way on the soup tonight. I lost over a week of good poetry. However, I figured I would start with some of my favorite poets. I saw the title, had to come in and check it out. The poetic name SKAT has a long poetic journey SINCE 1988. :) Glad, I know it so well, so many clever hands on this one. An ACE for an ACE. Love your poetic style. Hope Skit Skat reads it soon. Love LINDA

Skat A
Date: 11/30/2015 10:21:00 AM

Ditto (right back) You meant SINCE 1810

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/29/2015 9:17:00 PM

Thanks Linda, I'm pleased you like it. I appreciate your visit.