Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Ar Strong Rehab Centre

She pushes my wheelchair
   Rolling me past the nurses station
     Rolling me down the long bright hallway
    Rolls me into the room with all those machines 
 All I want to do is go for a   l o n g  w a l k  _  —  _  — _  —  _  — _  — _



For Julia Ward’s Rehabilitation contest.
Written May 24th 2018.

AR Strong has assisted many people on their road to recovery.
A great facility in Vancouver Canada.

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Ryan Hughes September 8, 2018 at 7:50 AM Dont know why but the way you wrote it kinda anchoring it on that popping end of sentence hit me man, the human condition...simple no flash and potent as they come

Vladislav Raven July 4, 2018 at 8:59 AM Hi Richard, this is an excellent write. It is wonderful that there are such places for people, such wonderful people working within them. This one is a fave Richard. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Your friend always....Mike.

Paul Callus June 5, 2018 at 3:25 PM A beautiful poem which prompts the reader to stop and think of the problems of others. That last line strikes home (especially if there is no hope of ever walking again!). Regards // paul

Line Gauthier June 1, 2018 at 10:08 PM Back with much deserved congrats, Richard. Richard Lamoureux June 2, 2018 at 7:55 AM Thanks Line.

Brian Densham June 1, 2018 at 8:26 PM Moving (No pun intended) and insightful. Lovely. Richard Lamoureux June 2, 2018 at 7:55 AM Thanks Brian.

Susan Gentry May 31, 2018 at 7:58 PM Congratulations on your win. Richard Lamoureux June 2, 2018 at 8:00 AM Thanks Susan.

Mystic Rose Rose May 31, 2018 at 6:31 PM I read this when you first posted it, loved it then, love it now, Winning wishes Richard. Richard Lamoureux June 2, 2018 at 8:00 AM Thanks for dropping back.

Natasha Turner May 31, 2018 at 4:37 PM Congrats Rich :) Richard Lamoureux June 2, 2018 at 8:12 AM Thanks Natasha.

Eve Roper May 31, 2018 at 4:05 PM Congratulations on a great win, Rhichard.. hugs eve Richard Lamoureux June 2, 2018 at 8:12 AM Thanks Eve.

Tom Cunningham May 31, 2018 at 3:33 PM Back with congratulations Richard.well done. Tom Richard Lamoureux June 2, 2018 at 8:16 AM Thanks Tom.

Julia Ward May 31, 2018 at 3:02 PM It's so visually appealing! The repetition of rolling and then staying with that theme earned you a win in my contest. Well done, Richard. Julia, :) Richard Lamoureux June 2, 2018 at 8:07 AM Thanks for choosing my poem.

Besma Riabi Dziri May 30, 2018 at 7:04 PM You raise the voice of poetry to get embraced in our very world.. the world of beauty, words, dreams to daily hustles and constraints.. A work of beauty! Stay safe. Richard Lamoureux May 30, 2018 at 7:18 PM Thanks for spending some time visiting my poetry. You brought me a smile through your kind comments.

Carolyn Devonshire May 29, 2018 at 5:52 PM It's good to know there are organizations like AR Strong to help people heal. Your poem made me smile -- especially the "tracks" at the end. Best wishes in the contest, Richard. Hugs, Carolyn

Elaine George May 29, 2018 at 8:41 AM BRILLIANT, Richard....So much said with so few words. Elaine Richard Lamoureux May 29, 2018 at 12:45 PM Thanks Elaine.

Eileen Manassian May 29, 2018 at 8:19 AM Good luck in the contest dear. I can't even imagine what it must be like to not be in charge of one's full mobility. Soup mail. Richard Lamoureux May 29, 2018 at 12:46 PM Thanks, on my way to soup mail.

Muhammad Imtiaz May 28, 2018 at 2:58 AM nice free verse for a long walk Richard Lamoureux May 28, 2018 at 7:58 AM Thanks Muhammad.

CayCay Godwin May 27, 2018 at 11:05 AM This seems perfect for her contest - that's my humble opinion. Enjoyed it and glad that I do not need such, very glad, a blessing to count. You done good, Richard. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Richard Lamoureux May 28, 2018 at 7:59 AM Me too. I have a friend who lost a leg in a car accident when he was 16. With their help he is walking again.

Anne-Lise Andresen May 26, 2018 at 3:05 PM - Sounds like a wonderful place ... when we need it - Luck in the contest, Richard - Happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux May 27, 2018 at 9:47 AM You too Anne-Lise. Hugs back.

Silent One May 26, 2018 at 12:30 PM Clever poetry Richard.. Richard Lamoureux May 27, 2018 at 9:47 AM Thanks Silent.

Andrea Dietrich May 26, 2018 at 10:40 AM I love the brevity of this one and what it is telling us. Hope you win! Richard Lamoureux May 27, 2018 at 9:50 AM Thanks Andrea.

Maria Williams May 26, 2018 at 9:23 AM Great imagery in this poem Rick. Totally agree, wish that walk was longer for him. Good to know that you have such a fine Rehab center. good luck in the contest....Maria hugs Richard Lamoureux May 27, 2018 at 9:51 AM Ypthanks and a big hug Maria.

Alexis Y. May 26, 2018 at 8:02 AM Hi Richard, It's so good to hear about the AR Strong Rehab Centre. Based on your poem it sounds like they are doing good work. Good poem by the way. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis Richard Lamoureux May 26, 2018 at 8:09 AM Thanks Alexis. Yes they do great work. Mostly with brain injury and spinal chord. Some Amputations.

Nette Onclaud May 25, 2018 at 5:18 PM a long walk is the best therapy, rich... written with affection and grit.. huggs Richard Lamoureux May 26, 2018 at 8:12 AM Hi Nette, this fellow is paralyzed so his expectations will have to be adjusted. I don’t know how I would cope under those circumstances. Hugs Rick.

Arthur Vaso May 25, 2018 at 3:49 PM I liked this, very compassionate. Richard Lamoureux May 26, 2018 at 8:13 AM Thanks Arthur.

Tom Cunningham May 25, 2018 at 1:53 PM Places like that do make a huge difference to peoples lives, gives them real hope for the future. Long may they continue. Richard Lamoureux May 26, 2018 at 8:14 AM So true Tom.

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