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Ars Poetica

A poem should be smooth and flat
As a jagged rock
A poem should wander
As well as be expected
Wandering through a mind
Still minding it's own business
A poem should laugh and cry
As we wade through tiered rivers
A poem should drown us
As we take in breath
Liquid life forming gills
Filtering our bottled fear
A poem should be intoxicating
As cutting as a broken glass

I'm not sure if I understand the form but I gave it a go.

Copyright © Richard Lamoureux | Year Posted 2015

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Eileen Manassian Date: 6/19/2015 3:25:00 PM I don't know about this form, but I know that you rock poetry, Richard. :) Hugs Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/20/2015 12:30:00 AM Thanks and a big smile and hug back Eileen.

Verlena S. Walker Date: 6/14/2015 7:01:00 PM Well done Richard. I like how you depict a poem... Verlena Login to Reply

Monterey Sirak Date: 6/10/2015 11:32:00 AM I don't understand the form either but I love your poem! "A poem should drown us as we take in breath." , wow, I think you just described the impact your poetry has on us, your adoring readers. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/10/2015 5:02:00 PM What a nice thing to say Monterey. Thanks.

Skat A Date: 6/9/2015 12:18:00 PM Richard. Congratulations on your awesome win. HUGS **SKAT** Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 6/8/2015 11:28:00 PM a wonderful win Richard. LINDA Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/8/2015 11:27:00 PM well thank Goodness it is on the winners' list. Let me be the first to say CONGRATULATIONS. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/8/2015 11:26:00 PM I think your poem followed the most closely that example that he had given us . Don't know how you placed but I think it deserved a high win. I really like this one. A few of the lines echoed my own thoughts on Ars Poetica!! (hmmm, I am not seeing congrats?? Did this not place??? Gotta go see!) Login to Reply

Ravindra K Kapoor Date: 6/8/2015 2:01:00 AM How beautifully you have named those wonderful colors without which even the beauty of a very vivid and heavily loaded poem often gets dim. A7 for this sweet lovely creative write dear friend. I would make it a favorite one to keep in mind the essentials of a real good Poem. Love and best wishes always Richard ...Ravindra K Kapoor . Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/8/2015 7:32:00 AM Thanks Ravindra, a very thoughtful response to my poem.

Pandita Sietesantos Date: 6/7/2015 7:40:00 PM Richard, this is such an inspirational write that provides a wonderful guideline for new poets as well as veterans. It is one that deserves to go to the Favs! Love it, my friend! Well done amd I rate it a solid "7!" Pandita Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/7/2015 7:49:00 PM Thanks Pandita. Hugs Rick.

Charmaine Chircop Date: 6/7/2015 6:33:00 PM A poem should love and cry,.I so love this line. An excellent poem Richard. By the way , re your comment on my mac donalds gingle, Im going to Scotland in July,and now you got me all curious about the kilt : ) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/7/2015 7:30:00 PM Ha ha! That makes me smile. Have a great trip!

Afolabi Muideen Date: 6/7/2015 2:07:00 AM This is more than 7 to me I really like your poem. Liquid life forming gill filtering our battle fear, a poem should be intoxicating as cutting as broken glass. Excellent write Richard........A.M. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/7/2015 8:29:00 AM Thanks A.M. You are kind.

Constance La France Date: 6/6/2015 10:18:00 PM Richard, I love your flowing words, well done 7 and thanks for visiting my poem, bite me Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/7/2015 9:08:00 AM Thanks Constance, hugs Rick.

Charles Bernabi Date: 6/6/2015 8:18:00 PM When in doubt ''I do not know'' seems to be the logical form to put a piece under. In that I think it's more important that a poet is understood and your beautiful poem is one I'm sure most aspiring writers can relate to. Thanks for sharing Richard. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/7/2015 9:09:00 AM My pleasure Charles.

Kp Nunez Date: 6/6/2015 9:28:00 AM Love your take, Rick. "Liquid life forming gills" is an awesome line among really awesome ones. One is more alive than ever while being overwhelmed by the onslaught of feelings while putting them into words. A 7 and hugs! Kim Login to Reply

Milton Robertson Date: 6/5/2015 7:58:00 PM The form, I don't know ether I'm still trying to find out what a poet and poems are. I do know, I like what you wrote. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/5/2015 8:47:00 PM Thanks Milton, I appreciate the visit.

Judy Konos Date: 6/5/2015 4:50:00 PM Well...understand the form or not this is fantastic....write more that may have you puzzled.....wow wow Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/5/2015 5:19:00 PM Thanks Judy, that is an encouraging comment. I love the new profile picture, you have a lovely smile and happy eyes.

Nette Onclaud Date: 6/5/2015 2:52:00 PM so true.. a poem should assault the senses, rich.. this is a marvelous piece.. huggs Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/5/2015 5:39:00 PM Thanks and hugs back.

Casarah Nance Date: 6/5/2015 1:38:00 PM I don't know what the form or prompt is but I like your creation. A poem should be smooth and flat as a jagged rock-I love that line! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/5/2015 5:40:00 PM Thanks Angel Girl Cass!

Cecilia Macfarlane Date: 6/5/2015 1:04:00 PM Excellent write Rick.....poetry should evoke feelings as you so wonderfully described. Hugs Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/7/2015 10:51:00 PM Thanks and a big hug back to you. Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/7/2015 10:51:00 PM Thanks and a big hug back to you.