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Abandon

I wish to live with true abandon experiencing things more at random Just like the first man Adam drinking clean water living with nature in tandem Garden freedom body exposed Unconcerned with cars or clothes Easy does it anything goes Touch the sky feel the sand between my toes A happy sort of ecstatic The natural life no plastic My days more elastic I could be a true original instead of a conservative classic For me no rules to live by No one to ask me how and why I could give anything a try No fear to hold me back Watch and see this old guy fly! Written specifically for Brenda Chiri's Abandon Poetry contest July 16, 2018

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Vladislav Raven

Date: 8/16/2018 10:09:00 AM

Hi Richard, a greatly belated congratulations on your win in the contest with this wonderful little gem. I always love the way you craft your poetry Richard. I wish i could live my life this way Richard.You already fly through your poetic genius my friend. Keep flying. Have a wonderful Thursday. Your friend always....Mike.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/2/2018 6:56:00 AM

Nice one, Richard, congratulations on your win too:)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/2/2018 8:42:00 AM

Thanks Jo!

Susan Gentry

Date: 7/27/2018 6:13:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. :)

Eve Roper

Date: 7/27/2018 6:00:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Richard . I enjoyed reading this well written poem with great imagery. Hugs Eve

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/26/2018 6:48:00 PM

Congrats on a really well deserved win, Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/27/2018 9:35:00 AM

Thanks Andrea.

Greg Gaul

Date: 7/26/2018 3:03:00 PM

Nicely done, free and open as it should be. True to the prompt. Congrats on your win. Clever work.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/27/2018 9:35:00 AM

Thanks Greg.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 7/26/2018 1:22:00 PM

Excellent in ideas n rhyming. Congrats to win top.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/27/2018 9:37:00 AM

Thanks Anisha.

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/26/2018 12:09:00 PM

Excellent Richard and wonderful ending too. Congratulations :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/27/2018 9:40:00 AM

Thanks Heidi.

Frances Schiavina

Date: 7/26/2018 10:29:00 AM

Congratulations! Creatively delicious.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/27/2018 9:40:00 AM

Thanks Frances.

Sandra Haight

Date: 7/25/2018 5:00:00 PM

Wonderful wishful, wholesome thinking, Richard, if only... Congratulations on your 1st Place win. Sandra

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/26/2018 7:54:00 AM

Thanks Sandra.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/25/2018 4:11:00 PM

Congrats, dear. I'm always so happy when you are honoured. Blessings

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/26/2018 7:54:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and blessings, hugs Rick.

Nick Trim

Date: 7/25/2018 2:13:00 PM

I said this was brilliant before, just dropping by to say well done on your win in Brendas comp

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/26/2018 7:59:00 AM

Thanks buddy.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 7/25/2018 9:44:00 AM

Congratulations on your top win! I LOVE THIS. bliss! xomo

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/26/2018 7:59:00 AM

Thanks Maureen. :0)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/25/2018 5:31:00 AM

I am so happy to see this win a first placement Richard. Congratulations! : )

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/24/2018 5:50:00 PM

this is so delightful, Richard. I hope it gets a win.

Chuck Melugin

Date: 7/23/2018 1:18:00 PM

Home Run Richard!! Do you have an extra set of wings?

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/23/2018 1:26:00 PM

Ha ha, yep a spare set in the car, they’re all yours.

Winged Warrior

Date: 7/23/2018 8:41:00 AM

Nicely crafted my friend...best of luck...^WW^

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/23/2018 9:22:00 AM

Thanks my friend.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/23/2018 2:50:00 AM

Wouldn't it be wonderful. This poem made me smile throughout. A real delight Richard!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/23/2018 9:23:00 AM

Glad I could gift a smile.

Nick Trim

Date: 7/22/2018 10:30:00 AM

Brilliant, brilliant write, well done Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/23/2018 9:23:00 AM

Thanks Nick.

Viv Wigley

Date: 7/22/2018 1:43:00 AM

Sounds like my kind of freedom, Richard, I hope you go some way towards reaching this Nirvana. Without being arrested :) . Regards, Viv

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/23/2018 9:24:00 AM

Ha ha, i’ll Be cautious.

Becca Teagan

Date: 7/22/2018 1:21:00 AM

I would love to live like this too. No holding back, no fear. (Great take on the contest theme. )

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/22/2018 9:08:00 AM

Thanks Becca, :0).

Mark Peterson

Date: 7/20/2018 7:29:00 PM

How we willingly assume burdens—one by one we carry them home and toss them into a bag like rocks. No wonder we can’t fly, and when we try, we cry. So to downsize, all but the soul. Delightful, Richard. Make it so.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/22/2018 9:09:00 AM

Great comment, thanks Mark.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/20/2018 2:18:00 PM

You've always flown beautifully.... keep flying!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/20/2018 3:23:00 PM

;0) thanks Eileen.

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/20/2018 8:29:00 AM

Wow a happy poem, wish i could write one of these. Why we would be happier living without today's greed? i'll never know. Dog eat dog is there another way? Guess i'll just have to keep on reading what you write Richard. Now that's what i call living. (Seriously)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/20/2018 3:25:00 PM

I think we can still live happily when we learn to be satisfied with less and stop comparing ourselves with others. Some days I get it right somedays not so much.

Casarah Nance

Date: 7/20/2018 8:28:00 AM

I love it! The purity of life, to live without restriction, that is an abandon that would be awesome! You are a master of taking a subject and making it your own, unique perspectives, I just love reading into your mind. Hugs x

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/20/2018 3:28:00 PM

Aww, thanks Casarah you are sweet. Hugs back.