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Bad Bargain Made

I welcome death I'm not afraid
Ten years within this cell I've stayed
My wealth immense a cruel game's been played
Innocent but still a debt it must be paid
For with the Devil I have made a trade
A life of fame and fortune weighed
It seems my selfish nature I obeyed
I watched as all I had was on parade
By truth the jury could not be swayed
Soon in a grave my body will be laid



Halloween Monorhyme contest
October 24th 2017

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Vladislav Raven Date: 11/16/2018 9:32:00 AM Hi Richard, this is a creatively wonderful write from your pen. Your words paint a living canvas. Such powerful thoughts displayed. I have had times when I would have made a bargain with the Devil, Instead, I reached out to God and I am glad I did. An amazing work my friend. Has to be a fave. Have a wonderful Friday. Your friend always....Mike. Login to Reply

Eve Roper Date: 2/10/2018 2:44:00 PM Congratulations on your win, Richard , enjoyed reading! Not wise to make a trade with the Devil :-( Hugs Eve ~`* Login to Reply

Tom Cunningham Date: 2/8/2018 1:54:00 AM Well you won't be cold where you're going. Congratulations Richard Regards Tom Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 2/8/2018 8:09:00 AM Thanks Tom.

Line Gauthier Date: 2/5/2018 8:16:00 PM Congrats on your winning poem, Richard. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 2/8/2018 8:09:00 AM Thanks Line.

Alexis Y. Date: 2/5/2018 7:09:00 PM Hi Richard, Your title alone compelled me to read this well written piece. Nothing good can can from selling your soul to the devil. Thanks for participating in my contest. Congratulations on your 1st place win in my contest:-) Alexis Login to Reply

Joanna Daniel Date: 10/31/2017 9:56:00 AM I agree with Eileen here, even I was reminded of Dr. Faustus, well written monorhyme, Richard:) and I like monorhymes:) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 1/4/2018 1:22:00 AM Thanks Jo, somehow I missed this comment. Thanks for the visit.

Becca Teagan Date: 10/26/2017 9:32:00 PM Not a good thing, when we obey our selfish nature ;) I am not crazy about monorhyme poems, but this is a good one for the contest! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/27/2017 7:55:00 AM Hi Becca, not my favorite form as well. Thanks for the visit Becca.

Kudzai Mhangwa Date: 10/26/2017 10:01:00 AM Nice poem Richard! All the best in the contest Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/27/2017 7:55:00 AM Thanks Kudzai

Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/25/2017 7:22:00 PM That was a great tale you told in monorhyme, Richard. Sold his soul and even truth can't save him! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/27/2017 7:59:00 AM Thanks Andrea.

Eileen Manassian Date: 10/25/2017 5:51:00 PM Oh Dear....This reminds me of the play Dr Faustus by Christopher Marlowe. We went over that in my literature class. Making deals with the devil only ends in heartache. So happy I know the author of this poem! I know your faith would never allow that, dear. :) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/27/2017 8:00:00 AM Yep, no deal with the devil for me. Have a great weekend Eileen. Hugs Rick.

John Gondolf Date: 10/25/2017 1:30:00 PM Enjoyed your devilish little monorhyme, Richard. Good luck in the contest. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/25/2017 1:33:00 PM Thanks John.

Janis Medders Tobechi Date: 10/25/2017 1:26:00 PM Would be good for the Dark II contest also if monorhyme is judged soon which is very likely. Deals with the devil are a sad, sad thing. Best wishes for this contest also. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/25/2017 1:33:00 PM Thanks Janice.

Silent One Date: 10/25/2017 5:45:00 AM Dark write, never make a bargain with the devil... Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/25/2017 8:46:00 AM No worries!

Russell Sivey Date: 10/25/2017 3:29:00 AM Yes! I love Halloween poetry! And yours is full of Halloween treats! I just loved the way you wove that tremendous selfish nature and Devilish trade within this poem! I also liked the way you portrayed that even with fame and fortune life still doesn't improve! What a brilliant piece, Great Work!! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/25/2017 8:47:00 AM Hi Russell, this comment coming from the master of Halloween is a true treat. Thanks for visiting. It is good to have you back posting again Russell.

Arthur Vaso Date: 10/24/2017 6:54:00 PM Hi Richard, oh I like this, now I know for sure this isn't you!!! You are too wise to be this person! I also made a bad bargain, but just at the dollar store!! Great write! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/24/2017 6:58:00 PM Ha ha, I like your sense of humor Arthur.