Home » Poems » Richard Lamoureux » Was I Here

Was I Here

I'm in a pickle but I ain't pickled My skin is smooth yet my soul is wrinkled I look real close with my broken glasses Trying to see past never as the moment passes Walking on eggshells minding my own business accused of being guilty by a false witness So I try to fight back with a stick and a stone while slings and arrows cut quick to the bone I feel the blood trickle my funny bone tickled Expecting the worst as the stars twinkle My glasses fall off my vision turns clear imagination's concoction I was never really here!

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Lynn Marie

Date: 3/27/2017 6:01:00 AM

This feels like such a fun, playful write for you...smiles the entire time. What a great poem to read:-) blessings, lynn

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/27/2017 8:11:00 AM

Thanks Lynn, I forgot about this one.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/19/2016 12:01:00 AM

Good...cause if someone were to mess with you, they'd have ME to answer to! :) I like your play on the adage...sticks and stones may break my bones...Good write.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/19/2016 8:28:00 AM

Thanks Eileen;0)

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/11/2016 8:01:00 PM

From silly to contemplative, this calls for a bottle of red wine!! :) Great write!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/19/2016 8:29:00 AM

Sorry I missed this comment Arthur. Did you save me any wine??

Carol B.

Date: 11/10/2016 3:12:00 PM

Glad I am here to read this funny poem :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/11/2016 8:15:00 AM

Thanks Carol.

Tim Smith

Date: 11/10/2016 3:11:00 PM

A fun read Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/11/2016 8:15:00 AM

Thanks Tim.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 11/10/2016 2:47:00 PM

It was all just a beautiful illusion, right Richard. Ha ha ha. Clever title and an even more cleverly written poem. Great job, my friend. Love and peace to you.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/11/2016 8:16:00 AM

Same to you Freddie, thanks for the visit.

Viv Wigley

Date: 11/10/2016 12:04:00 AM

What an enjoyably enigmatic write, Richard. A bit like the Urban Spaceman by the Bonzo Dog Doodah band- 'here comes the twist- I don't exist!'. Fun stuff. Regards, Viv

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/10/2016 12:12:00 AM

Thanks Viv, I was in a rather different headspace when I wrote this one.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/9/2016 1:19:00 PM

Really enjoyed reading you.tonight...Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/10/2016 12:13:00 AM

Hi Charmaine, thanks so much.

Paloma P

Date: 11/9/2016 11:57:00 AM

Very clever, a fun read with some classically great lines Richard!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/10/2016 12:13:00 AM

Thanks Paloma. ;0) thanks.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 11/7/2016 6:28:00 PM

Beautifully enigmatic and captivating dear, Richard! Much enjoyed!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/8/2016 7:42:00 PM

Thanks Demetrios.;0)

Mama Bear

Date: 11/7/2016 4:57:00 PM

If you are not here where are you ? You seem to be bright and clear Are you a figment of my imagination? Some how I remember giving birth to you so you must be real A big 7 from me Love Mom

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/8/2016 7:41:00 PM

I love you too.

Rhoda Galgiani

Date: 11/7/2016 12:06:00 PM

Wow, thought provoking! Moving brings me wanting to read your post all over again. This is a 7 for sure! ...rg

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/8/2016 7:41:00 PM

Thanks Rhonda, hugs Rick.