Richard Lamoureux Poet Rhyme

A Coke and a Smile

I wish to lean towards the extraordinary
Just a bit beyond mundane and ordinary
All the while avoiding stupidity
As I move through life's problems with fluidity
Being bold enough to avoid my passivity  
So that I can approach my human capacity.
Without being consumed by my own naivety  

No excuses 
I'll find the answers 
I'm one of the problem solving dancers
I tip toe beyond my mind shaped prisons
Gliding through life's inevitable seasons
Everything that happens
Happens for so many different reasons

So I'll stand up 
Wake up
Get up
And get to it
I'll make the best of it
not trying to avoid it
Or being afraid of it
Full force when needing it
Holding back nothing
Yet willing to give away all of it
Because I'm borrowing it
None of it
Belongs to any of us
Some are passengers
Others of us 
Are driving the bus
Let's make the trip good
Don't be afraid of being generous
Celebrate others
Forget being envious
By leaning towards your you
You too can live it
Breathe it
Seize it
Be in it
Move through and beyond it
Together we can celebrate it
You me and all of it!
All because we leaned just a little bit.....
Yes we can say we've done it
It's the best
That's all there is to it  
After all "it's the real thing!" isn't it?

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James Inman May 1, 2016 at 10:10 AM Wonderful flow. Great content with a nice bit of humor thrown in. Richard Lamoureux May 2, 2016 at 8:19 AM Thanks James, I'm glad you like it.

Eileen Manassian May 1, 2016 at 9:45 AM Dear Richard...I understand what has happened! I commented on this one on FB...perhaps that's why I didn't comment here. I have CERTAINLY read it!! GREAT! Richard Lamoureux May 2, 2016 at 8:18 AM For me your comments are the cherry on top of the sundae.

Timothy Hicks April 28, 2016 at 11:56 PM You've made that two little word "it" feel like so much more. A deep message with an upbeat can-do vibe ... and even your deceptively simple title conjures up more images with those bouncy Coke commercials! (not that I've ever seen any of that stuff happen after drinking a soda, but it's the thought that counts ... lol) ... Richard Lamoureux May 2, 2016 at 8:17 AM Hi Timothy, if I could favorite comments, this would definately make the list. I like the way you express yourself. Timothy Hicks April 28, 2016 at 11:58 PM "Holding back nothing Yet willing to give away all of it" "Everything that happens Happens for so many reasons" ... sometimes I feel like your poetry is a collage of proverbs that somehow forms a greater whole. You can read just snippets and get great wisdom out of it: P.S. P-Soup really ought to up their character limit past 500!

Cherl Dunn April 20, 2016 at 9:53 PM Dear Richard Love the title, a very positive write, wonderful job, refreshing post glad I stopped by and read it today, cheri Richard Lamoureux April 21, 2016 at 12:32 AM Thanks Cheryl, I'm glad you dropped by.

Arthur Vaso April 20, 2016 at 9:32 PM Very uplifting, and somehow made me think of the "Ricky" stories! Richard Lamoureux April 21, 2016 at 12:33 AM I can see that, thanks for commenting Arthur.

Yanny Widjanarko April 19, 2016 at 8:36 PM Woow, such an encouraging wods! Started with a light cola and ended with a great wisdom :) wishing you a great night Rick! Hug, yanny

Nette Onclaud April 19, 2016 at 4:07 PM and so it is, live it up, rich.. so well designed as this splendid piece is the real thing!.. spill ink and huggs Richard Lamoureux April 19, 2016 at 4:56 PM Thanks Nette Hugs back to you.

Andrea Dietrich April 19, 2016 at 3:59 PM oh how cute, finishing with the Coke slogan. That was awesome. I love when you write like this, straight from the heart!! Anything special inspire this one? Richard Lamoureux April 19, 2016 at 4:56 PM A response I wrote to a poets comment although now I can't remember shat it was.

Poet Tacito April 19, 2016 at 2:26 PM I don't even drink soda and I want some after reading this. I almost wonder if this could even lean into a satire about the Advertising industry when they push about "POSITIVE FEELINGS" & "FRIENDSHIP" knowing it's still an f-ing can of Soda w/tons of sugar & high fructose corn syrup. Yay, health?? Richard Lamoureux April 19, 2016 at 3:48 PM Maybe just a bit. For each person "it" means something different. My hope is that each person finds the it that is most fullfilling for them. Thanks for the visit Drake.

Demetrios Trifiatis April 19, 2016 at 11:40 AM Inspiring and provoking dear Richard! Richard Lamoureux April 19, 2016 at 3:46 PM Thanks Demetrios.;0)

Jack Ellison April 19, 2016 at 8:16 AM Richard my friend... no, your eyes do not deceive you!!! It's that old fuddy duddy from out east! LOL I guess EVERYTHING is east to you eh!!! Good write my man!!! Richard Lamoureux April 19, 2016 at 9:26 AM Thanks Jack. Heading back your way on business and a visit to my mom in May. Looking forward to going home.

Charmaine Chircop April 17, 2016 at 3:53 PM I want to celebrate you..for your inspirational and positive motions.You are a breath of fresh air.:)) Richard Lamoureux April 18, 2016 at 8:06 AM You are kind Charmaine! Thanks.

Lin Lane April 17, 2016 at 9:58 AM A problem solving dancer ~ what a vision of positive thinking that would be! What a fun write you've accomplished, Rick! Richard Lamoureux April 18, 2016 at 8:14 AM Thanks Lin. ;0) Richard Lamoureux April 18, 2016 at 8:07 AM Thanks Lin. ;0)

Casarah Nance April 17, 2016 at 8:58 AM What a positive reminder of the worth of life, and sharing it with others. Positive attitudes are contagious :) Richard Lamoureux April 17, 2016 at 9:08 AM Thanks Casarah, perhaps we can start an epidemic. Hugs Rick.