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Burger Boy

Burger boy hangs out
at the A&W
Spare change for burgers 
he sometimes has two

He chats up the girls
imagines he is cool
Making up tall tales 
but girls ain't easy to fool

He asks the cute waitress 
if she's from the Philippines
Tells her he was there yesterday 
eating noodles and beans!

She asks where he traveled 
he says he was everywhere
But the more he talks 
she knows he wasn't there

She doesn't make him feel bad
she just gives a sweet smile
It's enough to make him happy 
his grin widens a mile

Like so many others 
he hates being all alone 
So he sits dreams and fidgets 
while he charges his phone

The place is kinda quiet 
except cars driving through
If he had his own car 
it would be a dream come true

What others take for granted 
seems far beyond his reach
He's never had a holiday 
or walked a sandy beach

So he finds something 
that to others ain't much
A burger and a smile
He hopes fingers might touch

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 10/20/2016 6:49:00 PM

Very endearing poem, Richard. I need to take Burger Boy under my wings and show him the art of cool. Help him out of his social life doldrums. Very humorous imagery w/a solid core of truth. This is my fave so far of yours, will be coming back to this one on speed repeat. Excellent write, my maestro friend. Much love to you always.

Paloma P

Date: 10/10/2016 7:09:00 PM

Awh, I want to adopt burger boy. Very sweet and somewhat sad at the same time.

Paul Callus

Date: 9/13/2016 4:01:00 PM

Hi Richard...in truth, your burger boy is no liar, quite harmless in fact; I suppose he can't afford holidays and travel, so dreams have to make do instead. Some realize that and know they can't be hard on him! Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/14/2016 8:02:00 AM

What a great response, thanks Paul.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 9/12/2016 11:05:00 AM

Another great write Richard. I loved this one. 7+

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/12/2016 11:05:00 PM

Thanks Maurice.:0)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/11/2016 9:00:00 PM

ahhh, a great little look at a lonely kid with unfulfilled dreams. I was drawn to this by its title. Any food poem sounds good to me. haha

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/12/2016 7:59:00 AM

Thanks Andrea. ;0)

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 9/10/2016 8:56:00 PM

Love this one Richard. I start be reading more of you soon. Verlena

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/11/2016 9:14:00 AM

Hi Verlena, I appreciate the visit.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/10/2016 5:59:00 PM

So much in life we take for granted. Burger boy spoke to me today, Richard. That's the power of your words. hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/11/2016 9:14:00 AM

Thanks Eileen, a big hug back to you.

Daniel Turner

Date: 9/10/2016 9:05:00 AM

Loneliness and poverty usually go hand in hand. Sad write, Richard. Once again, the theme of "walking in someone's shoes" comes to mind. Great lesson in this write!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/10/2016 10:36:00 AM

Thanks Daniel.