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Tethered To My Happy

My inner child That silly self My mischievous one The one, who tethers me to my happy I languish in his joyfulness He sprinkles stardust in my eyes I laugh with his exuberance He says what he thinks His is the voice of my honesty Sure, sometimes he gets me in trouble Occasionally, bursting a bubble Yet with him, my world is double He knows how to have fun I'm getting older but together we run He sees no limits So neither do I He's the reason, I want to try His imagination, helps me fly So, I thank my inner child My portal to happy, my source of wild He is the very essence of me The truer part, who sets me free He does not think, he let's me be So if you see, a glimmer in my eye It's most likely, my little guy He'd love to meet your inner child The one who's happy, a little wild Together they have games to play Don't keep him or her Locked away This poem was inspired by a comment I left for Michael Clarke. Check out his work he is a talented poet.

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Roger Horsch

Date: 1/16/2014 6:27:00 PM

You wrote this poem so well Richard, I read it two times because I liked it so much. A fun topic to write about....Roger

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/16/2014 6:48:00 PM

I had fun writing it Roger. Thanks again!

Kelly Deschler

Date: 1/15/2014 3:49:00 PM

I am very close to my inner child, too, and I'm not sure if I have ever grown up! I loved this poem, Richard, it is fun and so carefree. Wonderful work! You might enjoy reading my poem titled, "A Kid At Heart"...Thank you very much for the kind comments.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/15/2014 6:01:00 PM

My Pleasure Kelly, I will check out your poem.

Painted Hunter

Date: 1/15/2014 10:33:00 AM

I have to keep a leash on my inner child....he's a nut...haha. Love the idea of this poem. Good stuff, Richard!

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 1/15/2014 5:53:00 AM

A very philosophical analysis of the subconscious which is our primal self and from which the conscious draws all ideas! Beautifully written! A majestic verse of poetry!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/15/2014 8:26:00 AM

Thanks Demetrios, I appreciate your vist as well.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/14/2014 6:45:00 PM

now this is AWESOME, Richard. and using happy as a noun ROCKS in this kind of creative poetry!!! Love it.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/14/2014 8:02:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, I'm pleased you like it.

Jack Jordan

Date: 1/14/2014 6:04:00 PM

The inner chid... the topic of many hours of therapy. It's wonderful that yours is doing so well... Jack

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/14/2014 6:10:00 PM

Hi Jack, for the most part he is well adjusted just a we bit neurotic.

Poet Tacito

Date: 1/14/2014 6:03:00 PM

Absolutely wonderful! Cherishing the good around us...this is how it should be. Excellent.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/14/2014 6:11:00 PM

Hi Drake, fortunately there is much to be cherished.

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 1/14/2014 12:15:00 PM

Rick marvelous pen very inspiring write Shadow x smile hug

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/14/2014 4:32:00 PM

Thanks Shadow a hug and smile back to you.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 1/14/2014 9:18:00 AM

Hmmmmmmmmm...........wonderful, Richard..........Yes, my inner child would like to make your acquaintance.......actually, she is will me all the time and sometimes......steals the show from me. HA HA! Lovely!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/14/2014 9:40:00 AM

Yes, of course she has...........long time ago! :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/14/2014 9:23:00 AM

I thought she had already. Have a great day Eileen.

Monterey Sirak

Date: 1/14/2014 8:00:00 AM

Love it! We must keep the joyful abandon of youth alive. I heard somewhere that we don't give up our toys because we grew old, we grew old because we gave up our toys. And it is so true.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/14/2014 8:13:00 AM

I agree Monterey. A big child like hug for you and your inner child.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/13/2014 9:20:00 PM

great title for a wonderful poem! i love the way you've described your inner child here and thoroughly enjoyed reading this...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/14/2014 7:41:00 AM

Thanks ilene, I think when we lose the ability to play is when we really start to age.

John Beam

Date: 1/13/2014 7:13:00 PM

Thanks for sharing enjoyed reading. Be a child while you can if not be a man

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/13/2014 7:14:00 PM

I like your humour John.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/13/2014 7:13:00 PM

Thanks Cheri, good luck with your computer.

Cherl Dunn

Date: 1/13/2014 5:17:00 PM

Thank you for your wonderful comments tonight i will stay on the roll as you say hopefully lol enjoyed reading about your inner child also. i have to make my comments short i am getting my computer worked on tonight. cheri

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/13/2014 7:14:00 PM

See message above.

Joe Flach

Date: 1/13/2014 4:50:00 PM

Love it Richard! In particular, I think the title itself is brilliant and perfect for this poem. Sometimes, I think my inner-child takes over completely and has me tethered to his happy! I enjoyed reading this poem and - in my minds eye - that is what poetry is meant to be ... enjoyed. Thanks for sharing. Joe

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/13/2014 4:52:00 PM

What a great comment Joe, a big thanks!