Joyful

I went to a land of little
A place of lovely smiles
Candle sticks and butter cups
Clothes of many styles

She gazed at me
With crinkled eyes
She said “you’re just a boy”
“But, I”m all of sixty four”
“So what, embrace your joy.”

Tiny hands and tiny feet
Flowing yellow hair
She flew about as fairies do
I couldn’t believe that she was there

The path before me
Stones and grass
The air it smelt so sweet 
Butterflies with glowing eyes
Guided me to a seat

Animals and people too
Even Tiny tinker tots
Danced about with such glee
Amidst the Forget me nots

My problems shrunk to little
As I grew in joy
Sixty four’s just a number
After all, I'm just a boy.
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Date: 8/10/2025 7:48:00 AM
All lines titillate with perfect, crisp, snapping, get-the-reader's-poetry-blood-flowing, ideal brevity lines. You may have seen me getting high on a poem page here & there, well, now I've got a poetry adrenaline buzz right here, right now. 1 wee exception, 4 line, 3 stan - doesn't stand up to talent in other stanzas TO ME. One yesterday that was years ago, you suggested I switch 2 lines, and I was appreciative You were right; it read better. Truly love the poem. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Date: 8/7/2025 6:35:00 AM
This was pure magic, Richard. Such a beautiful reminder that joy knows no age, and wonder can still live in us no matter the number. The imagery felt like a dream—light, free, and full of life. Absolutely loved it!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/8/2025 12:15:00 PM
Thanks, I had fun writing this one.
Date: 8/7/2025 6:01:00 AM
Boyishness has its charms. :)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/8/2025 12:16:00 PM
I’ve been described as a big kid by my son and grandson.
Date: 8/5/2025 10:57:00 AM
You are right...age is just a number. Wish my knees would realize that. Lol. :) john
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/5/2025 11:39:00 AM
Thanks John.
Date: 8/4/2025 10:51:00 PM
Very sweet lovely poem dear friend Richard. Seeing your comment on one of my old poem reminded me of the precious time when we used to exchange our views. Hope you are keeping fine dear friend. With best wishes and Subhkaamnaaen......Ravindra
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/5/2025 5:49:00 AM
Thanks for reading and commenting.
Date: 8/4/2025 3:50:00 PM
what a delightful poem, Richard! I like the hint of childhood fantasy entwined with adulthood fancy. Perhaps we're all children at heart at this point? Outstanding! wishing you a pleasant evening, Sara
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2025 6:06:00 PM
Thanks Sara, a great interpretation.
Date: 8/4/2025 12:04:00 PM
Beautiful ~ what a deligth to read ~ love it
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2025 2:47:00 PM
Thanks so much.
Date: 8/4/2025 11:20:00 AM
Fun write Rick, nice to see you posting. I'm 65 in a couple months so I hear you. Did you see/hear my broken people song? Recently posted, hope you like it. Take care John
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2025 2:47:00 PM
I’ll check it out.
Date: 8/4/2025 11:10:00 AM
- When problems shrink and one feels joy, numbers are just numbers... nothing matters ... a lovely poem, Richard :) - hugs
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2025 2:48:00 PM
Thanks Anne Lise.
Date: 8/4/2025 10:30:00 AM
Compared to the age of the universe we really are quite young, even though we may not feel like it. Fun, whimsical write
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2025 10:43:00 AM
Thanks Tom.It was fun to write.
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