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What a Fool Am I

I never wanted to be the fool yet our roles are sometimes chosen by the path we're forced to take in the end I accept I serve a purpose by making you feel smarter than you are For Freddie's Nonet Contest. I am not very familiar with the form, I hope I got it right.

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Verlena S. Walker

Date: 6/12/2014 11:27:00 PM

Congratulations Rick on your win. Verlena

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/13/2014 7:24:00 AM

Thanks Verlena.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/9/2014 10:02:00 AM

your welcome once again

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/9/2014 9:40:00 AM

RICHARD, Congratulations, on your awesome winning poem... LUV -LINDA-

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/9/2014 9:50:00 AM

Thanks Linda.

Saba Khan

Date: 6/8/2014 11:55:00 PM

Congratulations on your win ! :) Wishes---

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 6/8/2014 3:22:00 PM

Congratulations on a well-deserved win!

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 6/5/2014 10:44:00 PM

Congratulations on a fine win with this perfect Nonet, REichard

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/5/2014 9:39:00 PM

hahaha. I like the wit of yours!!! BIG congrats, Richard.

Mark J. Halliday

Date: 6/5/2014 1:39:00 PM

Funny. Nice write.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/5/2014 8:26:00 PM

Thanks Mark.

Joseph May

Date: 6/5/2014 10:48:00 AM

Very wise words..Congrats on your win

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/5/2014 8:26:00 PM

Thanks Joseph.

Carrie Richards

Date: 6/5/2014 9:44:00 AM

Wow.....Richard, there is so much wisdom and wit in this poem.......I loved tis one! It has a tongue in cheek truth !

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/5/2014 8:25:00 PM

I had fun with this one.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 6/5/2014 8:38:00 AM

Well said Richard ,, true for me too ,, I never want to be one yet always end up becoming one,, congrats on huge win !

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/5/2014 8:25:00 PM

Thanks Dr. Umpa.

Casarah Nance

Date: 6/5/2014 8:11:00 AM

Super second place, great job Richard!!!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/5/2014 8:30:00 AM

Thanks so much Casarah.

Arlene Smith

Date: 6/5/2014 6:27:00 AM

Congrats, Richard on your win with this wonderful write!!...I would love to show this one to several people I have known!!... Hugs.. Arlene..

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/5/2014 8:31:00 AM

Perhaps you can send it anonomysly *lol*

Tim Smith

Date: 6/5/2014 3:38:00 AM

I love the role of the fool and it has been chosen for me a number of times... Congrats Tim

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/5/2014 8:32:00 AM

It that case we must be twins!

Paul Callus

Date: 6/5/2014 2:54:00 AM

Even this nonet served its purpose, Richard. Message passed...tactfully...! Congrats on a worthy win. // paul

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/5/2014 8:33:00 AM

Thanks Paul, much appreciated.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 6/4/2014 1:57:00 PM

So much to ponder about in these verses and what lies between .So glad to be back and be able to read such amazing poetry.Lots of catching up to do.Tnks for your encouraging comments on my simple posts..Charma

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/5/2014 8:35:00 AM

Nice having you back.

Ana Espinola Collins

Date: 6/4/2014 11:37:00 AM

Nice write Richard...Sounds like you did a great job to me! Your Canadian friend :) Ana

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/5/2014 8:36:00 AM

Thanks Ana. Hugs Rick.

Caleah Buil

Date: 6/3/2014 11:57:00 AM

Hi there!! And THIS is why I love your poetry! So many times we must let the other person "win" to ease a situation. After all, one day they may see you were right all along. Sometimes you have to let it go. Hope everything is ok with you!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/5/2014 8:37:00 AM

Thanks a bunch Calea.

Monterey Sirak

Date: 6/3/2014 6:14:00 AM

I love it! This one packs a punch.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/3/2014 7:34:00 AM

Thanks again Monterey.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/2/2014 5:33:00 AM

Brilliantly written Richard! This entry is sure to do well!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/2/2014 7:20:00 AM

Thanks again Connie.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/2/2014 12:56:00 AM

I forgot to add, you are no fool, your poetry shows both your wisdom, kindness and good heart, and is inspiring to us all!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/2/2014 7:19:00 AM

Aww thanks Arthur.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/2/2014 12:54:00 AM

Wow wow, I wrote something so similar to this, but I lay down my sword here, this is truly amazing!!!!! May I say, great minds think alike!!!!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/2/2014 7:18:00 AM

I will check yours out Arthur. Thanks for the vote of confidence.

L.James Tanner

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

Very good write, with a good punch at the end. Great work and good luck with the contest.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/1/2014 6:38:00 PM

Thanks James.

Jerry Bolton

Date: 6/1/2014 9:48:00 AM

Hope you ace the contest, Richard. Loved this very apt poetry which offers good advice if only people will read and heed.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/1/2014 12:56:00 PM

Thanks Jerry.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/31/2014 3:30:00 PM

Dear Richard, It takes a truly wise man to make others feel smarter than they are. When we talk down to some, then we are fools. Very original topic and I like the way you composed the poem. The form looks fine; I counted syllables. Best wishes in the contest, Carolyn

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/1/2014 7:25:00 AM

Thanks Carolyn. I believe God has equipped each of us with innumerable gifts and if we truly take time to get to know people we will come to discover what they are. Some people have not taken the time to even discover themselves and those gifts may lay dormant.