Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Bukowski Contest

I watched the blood flow
poetry dripping
coagulating in pools of misery
How could a genius be so careless?
Shaving away our humanity
filtering it through an inebriated brain
Poems in the thousands
orchestrated in the ordinary
Crushing
Truthful
yet not quite right
Genius exacts a toll

Somewhere beyond mirrored ideology
flashes the broken image of man
the smell of whiskey
loose women
one night lays
Lonely is as lonely does

Sticks poked into blind eyes
bones cracking like porcelain vases
adorning the altar of an enigmatic fool
Are we trapped?
Are we idiots?
Do we drink from the well of insignificance?

He sits alone in an empty room
Thinking
Yes Thinking
Until he thinks us out of existance
Yet somehow
Thankfuly
We are still here


Not so Genius

Brilliant none the less. His story is sad but his poetry is riviting.
I enjoyed this contest, facinating person of whom I was not familiar.

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Jeff Connelly September 3, 2019 at 6:10 AM Richard, as I mentioned before, I am picking random pages of your poetry; then reading ones that the title captures me. As soon as I saw Bukowski this was a must read. I think this poem brought out the essence of the man. Drinking his booze. Needing more fuel. Great poem Richard. Jeff Connelly September 3, 2019 at 9:40 AM Yes indeed Richard. Richard Lamoureux September 3, 2019 at 7:59 AM Thanks Jeff, I find him to be a compelling Character.

Richard Lamoureux May 7, 2014 at 4:53 PM Thanks Andrea!

Andrea Dietrich April 16, 2014 at 8:46 PM well, I can see by what Jerry says below my comment that you took second place. I was CLOSE in predicting first for you. Truly an amazing work. Congratulations.

Jerry T Curtis April 14, 2014 at 8:14 PM Congratulations Richard. #2 , That bares a substancial load over just being #1. I still think you nailed it with this brilliant work. Richard Lamoureux April 14, 2014 at 9:46 PM You are kind my friend, thanks.

Skat A April 11, 2014 at 10:43 PM RICHARD, Congratulations, on your win:) Enjoyed stopping by. LUV ~SKAT~ Richard Lamoureux April 14, 2014 at 12:45 AM Thanks SKAT

Poet Destroyer A April 11, 2014 at 9:42 PM nice win...PD Richard Lamoureux April 14, 2014 at 12:45 AM Thanks Linda.

Dr.Ram Mehta April 11, 2014 at 6:28 AM Congratulations on a fine win in the Bukowski Contest, richard Richard Lamoureux April 11, 2014 at 7:58 AM Thanks Dr. Ram

Verlena S. Walker April 11, 2014 at 3:02 AM Well done Rick... Verlena Richard Lamoureux April 11, 2014 at 7:38 PM Thanks for explaining. Verlena S. Walker April 11, 2014 at 5:18 PM Rick, the reason I said well done because you depicted Bukowski well to define whether he was a genius or idiot. I like how state his life and then say he was brilliant in his writing. Well done Rick, once again. Verlena :)s Richard Lamoureux April 11, 2014 at 8:00 AM Tell me what your thoughts are about the poem. Why dre you saying well done???

Paul Callus April 11, 2014 at 2:18 AM I think this is awesome Richard; I read about Budowski recently and you seem to have grasped on to his character very well. // congrats on win. // paul Richard Lamoureux April 11, 2014 at 8:01 AM Thanks Paul, he was a rather colorful character.

Romella Kitchens April 10, 2014 at 10:44 PM Richard, this is an excellent poem.I feel his childhood is what made Bukowski what he was. His father was brusque with him and exacted much physical punishment. Richard Lamoureux April 11, 2014 at 8:02 AM That is a tragic story, with his talent he could have rewritten his own story.

Debbie Guzzi April 10, 2014 at 8:19 PM Me too [I liked yours best] fav lines [ bones cracking like porcelain vases] Congrad's Light & Love Richard Lamoureux April 10, 2014 at 8:21 PM Thanks Debbie, this contest was a lot of fun.

Carrie Richards April 10, 2014 at 8:15 PM You nailed it... It is hard to distinguish between what is genius, and what is brilliant....... All I know for sure is that he was not humdrum, or boring ........and neither is this riveting and excellent portrayal. Great piece, and well deserved win, Richard! And thank you as always for your kind comments on mine. :) Richard Lamoureux April 10, 2014 at 8:23 PM Oops your message bumped up to Frank. Richard Lamoureux April 10, 2014 at 8:19 PM Great contest, thanks for introducing me to Bukowski.

Amy Green April 10, 2014 at 6:52 PM You got him on the nose, in a sense. Loved this piece... thank you for entering my contest. Richard Lamoureux April 10, 2014 at 8:22 PM Oops your message bumped up to Carrie.

Monterey Sirak April 9, 2014 at 7:44 AM This is brilliant work! Now I have to go check this guy out. Richard Lamoureux April 9, 2014 at 8:18 AM He is a rather colorful fellow. I enjoyed writing this one.

Andrea Dietrich April 7, 2014 at 11:40 PM I think you will take first place. I have not really seen any poems done for this contest except yours but this amazing and I doubt anyone can do it this well!! Richard Lamoureux April 7, 2014 at 11:48 PM Wow, thanks Andrea.

Jerry T Curtis April 7, 2014 at 8:22 PM I read an extensive Bio on this guy and got nothing. Wow ! Richard, I think you nailed it Richard Lamoureux April 7, 2014 at 8:41 PM Thanks Jerry, I really felt this one for some reason. I'm pleased it resonated with you.

Eileen Manassian April 6, 2014 at 3:06 PM I don't know this guy....I know you. Your work is riveting...You just keep getting better, Richard. Richard Lamoureux April 6, 2014 at 3:11 PM Thanks Eileen, you may be a bit bias in my favor.;0)

Jack Jordan April 6, 2014 at 2:26 PM Richard, My apologies for not being around for a while. I've made a major but temporary move to the NW corner of the USA. Adjusting is more difficult than I thought it would be. However, I'm recovering slowly, slowly ... Jack Richard Lamoureux April 6, 2014 at 2:28 PM So nice to see you Jack. I hope the move exceeds your expectations

Russell Sivey April 6, 2014 at 10:29 AM I must agree with Debbie, she has a very good eye for things like the incredible vocabulary and metaphors within your write! I really enjoyed reading this enlightening poem here this morning! What a fabulous piece, Great Work!! Richard Lamoureux April 6, 2014 at 12:42 PM Thanks Russell, I appreciate the encouragement.

Debbie Guzzi April 6, 2014 at 9:45 AM I'm with Charlotte, very good free verse the use of alliteration had me riveted just where you wanted me to be, the use of mouth watering vocabulary also enriched [coagulating][inebriated][enigmatic] also most excellent use of metaphor [bone cracking like] Light & Love Richard Lamoureux April 6, 2014 at 12:44 PM Wow, great feedback. Thanks Debbie.

Scott Thirtyseven April 5, 2014 at 9:17 PM Great piece for the competition. A good read, very engaging, and thought provoking. Thank you for your regular visits, I return to Australia on Tuesday, so intend to post again prior to that. How to follow up Doubts though? I haven't written as well as that since, and we're talking nearly a year. Richard Lamoureux April 6, 2014 at 8:44 AM If you can do it once you can do it 1000 times. I suspect you will surpass your own expectations.

Charlotte Puddifoot April 5, 2014 at 6:42 PM I'm finally catching up with my commenting! admittedly, I've not read a vast number of your poems, but of those I have read this is certainly right up there with the best; I think it is a terrific entry for the contest - you should write free verse more often! I don't know that much about him either, I shall look him up... Richard Lamoureux April 5, 2014 at 6:48 PM Hi Charlotte, I have written quite a few free verse. If you have a chance take a peek, there may be others to your liking. Thanks for the visit and positive comment.

Jan Allison April 5, 2014 at 6:37 PM fascinating poem Richard - I am going to have to look up this guy now. Jan xxx Richard Lamoureux April 5, 2014 at 6:48 PM Thanks Jan, he is a rather colorful fellow.