Richard Lamoureux Poet I do not know?

Behind Cryptic Doors

Clumsily tripping, over our own feet
Sometimes, minds aren't meant to meet
perhaps we're off just a micro beat
thoughts obscured, behind glass covered in sleet

Sure there are those, who wish to exploit
but really in the end, what's the point?
We're all merely visitors, in this joint
Trying our best, with words to annoint

Cloisterd in shadows, wanting to be found
glimmers of earlier selves, clowning around
When others laugh, why do our fears compound?
Downturned mouths, strangled crying sounds

Embarrassing moments, last an eternity
Sometimes I'm my very worst enemy
Thinking hidden messages, are meant for me
Is that what poetry is meant to be?

I let essential words, roll off my lips
Credentials have no taste, when I take deep sips
Preferring a message, from a page that drips
My mind unfocused, takes many trips

I like the power, of words intrinsic
Flavors and texture, is what I like to lick
If it's too saccharin and sweet it makes me sick
My pleasure comes, from words hot and thick

So you see, I too like to word explore
Words found, behind a cryptic door
I start upright, end up on the floor
Keep on reading, until I can't absorb anymore!


Written at the request of James Horn.
Response to his  "to Come Back Again" Poem.
Thanks James, our interaction led to a poem of the day!

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Yanny Widjanarko May 12, 2015 at 10:11 PM This is deep and powerful poem Rick, you are really such a one of a kind and wonderful poet, but still humble in learning, and rich in absorbing, and aware things around you, wishing you a great day, and missed your visit in my last page :) hug, yanny Richard Lamoureux May 13, 2015 at 7:06 AM Good morning Yanny, I will check it out.

Paul Callus April 6, 2015 at 7:38 AM This is excellent, Richard; love what thoughts you're passing on, and the rhyming is attractive. I see that this has been chosen POTD...Congratulations! // paul Richard Lamoureux April 6, 2015 at 9:51 AM Thanks Paul, I was pleasantly surprised.

James Marshall Goff April 5, 2015 at 4:05 AM Good work, Richard! Richard Lamoureux April 5, 2015 at 5:43 PM Thanks James.

Debbie Guzzi April 4, 2015 at 8:59 PM So nice to read your poetry this evening, Richard, hope you have a nice holiday weekend. Light & Love Richard Lamoureux April 5, 2015 at 5:47 PM Yes I am having a nice Easter weekend. We have had glorious spring sunshine and a house full of company to share it with.

Tammy Reams April 4, 2015 at 7:34 PM Fantastic write Richard! Congrats on poem of the day! Mind of a Serial Killer 5 just got posted. Richard Lamoureux April 5, 2015 at 5:48 PM Thanls for letting me know Tammy.

Njeri Hunjeri April 4, 2015 at 6:28 PM Nice pen! Congratulations Rick. Richard Lamoureux April 5, 2015 at 5:48 PM Thanks Njeri.

Monterey Sirak April 4, 2015 at 8:29 AM I see this was poem of the day, well no wonder, of course it was. Love the line "words found behind a cryptic door" Gotta keep opening those doors. Now I am thinking of Monty Hall and Lets Make a Deal...Do you want the words behind door number 1, 2 or 3? Would you like to trade your words for what is behind the curtain held by the man in the chicken suit. Whoops! Sorry! My mind went off on one of its tangents. Richard Lamoureux April 4, 2015 at 9:15 AM Ha ha, is seems we are mutually afflicted!

Funom Makama April 4, 2015 at 8:03 AM This is beautiful richard... I always admire your work which uniquely stimulate my senses.. Great piece here! Richard Lamoureux April 4, 2015 at 9:16 AM So nice to see you Funom!

Arthur Vaso April 3, 2015 at 6:13 PM beautiful, congrats on poem of the day! Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2015 at 6:27 PM Thanks my friend!;0)

Charmaine Chircop April 3, 2015 at 4:14 PM Congrats. on the potd,Im so happy for you.Thanks tps for the grest choice..Hooray!Happy Easter : ) Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2015 at 5:58 PM Thanks Charmaine!;0)

Joseph May April 3, 2015 at 4:06 PM Well penned ..congrats on being POTD... Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2015 at 5:58 PM Thanks Joseph.

Millard Lowe April 3, 2015 at 11:53 AM What a power message full of analogy, imagery and such a beautiful rhyme scheme. Your approach inspires me to want to write more rhyming poems that are both technical and meaningful. This was indeed a great selection for The Poem Of The Day! Peace and Love, Millard Lowe. Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2015 at 6:02 PM What a nice comment. I don't do a lot of Rhyming but this one kind of wrote it self and I just went along for the ride.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders April 3, 2015 at 9:43 AM An excellent write, Richard! Yes, words can be intoxicating and hold great power. I especially relate to the last line...congrats on being chosen TPOD and Happy Easter...hugs, Rhonda Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2015 at 9:57 AM Thanks and happy Easter to you as well.

Maurice Yvonne April 3, 2015 at 9:40 AM Congratulations Richard your wonderful write being chosen poem of the day! Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2015 at 9:57 AM It was a very nice surprise Armand. Thanks my friend.

Eve Roper April 3, 2015 at 9:13 AM Back again to congratulate you on Poem of the Day. Blessings dear friend well deserved Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2015 at 9:17 AM Thanks Eve, you are so thoughtful!

Mama Bear April 3, 2015 at 9:03 AM Congratulations on POTD You deserve the accolades. Of course I may be prejudiced Love Mom Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2015 at 9:30 AM As usual??? I wish *lol*. Mama Bear April 3, 2015 at 9:27 AM You are absolutely correct !!! As usual LOL Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2015 at 9:11 AM Ha ha, thanks mom, love you. I think you might mean bias *lol*!

Anne-Lise Andresen April 3, 2015 at 8:00 AM - A powerful poem, Richard - Congratulations with the title : p.o.t.d. !! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2015 at 9:16 AM What a great comment Eileen, I wish I could fav it. Hugs and thanks. I for one am pleased that you are enamored with words. Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2015 at 9:12 AM Thanks Anne-Lise. Hugs back!

Eileen Manassian April 3, 2015 at 7:41 AM Richard...I saw this gaining views from the get go. First, because you're a popular poet. Second, because of the message. I'm SO proud of you. So happy to see you here...POTD! :) Your poetry and words are dear to me. I hope you never leave this place. Hugs Eileen Manassian April 3, 2015 at 7:54 AM Yes....words are yummy enough to eat. Some words are so powerful...it's dizzying. :) I wish I wasn't SO enamored by them, but such is life...The essential words that roll off your lips are encouraging and sweet. Bless you.

Robert Stoner Jr April 3, 2015 at 7:26 AM Congratulations Richard for your fine selection as Poem of the Day. Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2015 at 7:28 AM Thanks Robert, sorry for the double message, I guess you were submiting at the same time I was writing to Casarah. Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2015 at 7:26 AM What a nice surprise! Thanks Cassarah. On a side note I look forward to you changing your avatar so that I once again can see your lovely face.

Casarah Nance April 3, 2015 at 6:55 AM Of course my favorite line is "my pleasure comes, from words hot and thick" as always I am absorbed in your writing ,so very many congrats on being poem of the day, you are awesome :) :) Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2015 at 7:29 AM Hi Casarah look up!

Tim Smith April 3, 2015 at 5:25 AM Stopping back with congratulations on poem of the day...well deserved Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2015 at 7:30 AM I am pleasantly surprised! Thanks Tim.

Yanny Widjanarko April 3, 2015 at 12:34 AM Hey loved this poem Rick, so many new words for me in here to dig in and it beautifully enrich your poetry, just stop by and say hello, sorry for not joining your contest in time :(, but it inspired me to write something, come and check my page out, and can't wait to see what you think about it :p, hug, yanny Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2015 at 7:32 AM Thanks Yanny, I am on my way.

Connie Marcum Wong April 2, 2015 at 9:32 PM Wow Richard...I am sure this poem speaks to many of us. I especially identified with your 5th stanza. This is an awesome poem! 7 Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2015 at 7:33 AM Hugs and thanks Connie.

Maurice Yvonne April 2, 2015 at 10:21 AM Oops sorry Richard I just meant when poets read their poetry for an audience. This a great one to hear read out loud. Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2015 at 7:35 AM No apology required! I actually participate in such an event, it is called the inspired word Cafe.

Charmaine Chircop April 2, 2015 at 10:07 AM Your words do annoint and touch our hearts and souls...Have a blessed Easter. Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2015 at 7:37 AM You warm my heart Charmaine, thanks and may you be blessed as well.

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