Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Choking On Smoke

I am surprised you are so ambivalent 
For me I wish to be familiar with the arcane
Knowledge can indeed be bittersweet
Let me taste of these luscious notations
Lines scribed inspired by our intercessor 

It is not necessary to be quiescent 
So I choose to be a flamboyant protestor 
You sit there and silently witness my immolation 
Tactile threads of my thoughts reduced to ashes
I fear you will choke as you inhale my quintessence

For John Hamilton's ten word Challenge.

To add a bit of difficulty I limited myself to ten lines and used the words in the same order they were provided.

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Tania Horne December 31, 2017 at 7:30 PM Wow!

David Scott January 26, 2017 at 11:48 AM like the pattern simler to one I wrote few years back called smoker jack though I quite for while started again bad I know nice write davidscott

Paul Callus December 5, 2016 at 9:31 AM Inserting those 10 words was hard and tricky enough, Richard (I shy away from such challenges), but you tackled it with gusto! // paul

Arthur Vaso December 2, 2016 at 5:06 PM Was sure I commented, loved this one, If you didn't tell me you had you use those 10 words I wouldn't have guessed, poem flows so well! :) Richard Lamoureux December 2, 2016 at 5:33 PM Thanks Arthur. ;0)

Eve Roper November 27, 2016 at 8:54 PM Richard, back to congratulate you on your win ! :) Hugs Eve Richard Lamoureux December 2, 2016 at 5:31 PM Thanks Ev.

Constance La France November 26, 2016 at 1:56 PM Richard nicely done and congratulations on your win in the contest Richard Lamoureux November 27, 2016 at 9:55 AM Thanks Constance.;)

John Hamilton November 25, 2016 at 1:41 PM I had to laugh when I saw the note at the end, only you Richard would want to make this more difficult. Unfortunately 10 lines was a little long for a top 3 this time, but a fine placement after all! Great job! Richard Lamoureux November 27, 2016 at 9:57 AM Ha ha, I thought I was doing this with less lines by only using 10. I can be a bit verbose at times. Thanks for the placement John.

Nette Onclaud November 22, 2016 at 1:03 PM well crafted with such poetic substance, rich... fine write, rich.. huggs Richard Lamoureux November 27, 2016 at 9:57 AM Thanks, I enjoyed the challenge. Hugs back to you Nette.

Afolabi Muideen November 20, 2016 at 5:55 PM Sincerely, this is a great write. i love how it was constructed. Meautiful imagery. Richard Lamoureux November 27, 2016 at 9:58 AM Thanks A.M. Much appreciated.

Joanna Daniel November 20, 2016 at 6:46 AM You added a challenge on an already tough challenge and executed it perfectly, Richard:) a 7:) Richard Lamoureux November 20, 2016 at 9:25 AM Thanks Jo. ;0)

Rhoda Galgiani November 19, 2016 at 9:34 AM Quite a challenge that you handled head on! Interesting to read - way to go on this one. A BIG 7, for sure!!!...rg Richard Lamoureux November 20, 2016 at 9:26 AM Thanks Rhoda, I appreciate the visit and 7.

Eileen Manassian November 18, 2016 at 11:52 PM WOW! That's some challenge. I don't think I could do it. It's hard to imagine you as a flamboyant protester. :) I've missed your writes and you! Hugs Richard Lamoureux November 19, 2016 at 8:36 AM Ha ha, that probably would be hard to imagine. Hugs Rick.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 18, 2016 at 3:00 PM - An impressive write, Richard - Good luck in the contest - Best wishes for a peaceful and lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux November 19, 2016 at 8:47 AM Thanks Anne-Lise. ;0)

Casarah Nance November 17, 2016 at 5:23 PM I think the bigger words make the reading and I'm sure the writing more difficult, but you have pulled off a challenge in the manner you do best, which is impressive. Richard Lamoureux November 19, 2016 at 8:47 AM Ahh, thanks Casarah.

Dalia Shahein November 15, 2016 at 6:38 PM Very powerful and difficult but strong in the same time , you nailed it my dear , I'm sure your gonna win , hugs / / :) Richard Lamoureux November 19, 2016 at 8:48 AM I hope you are right Dalia.

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 15, 2016 at 8:02 AM Excellent poem, Richard. Add to the cost the degree of difficulty and you really produced a masterfully penned poem. Kudos to you. Very thought provoking as well. Great write, my poetic friend. Love always to you and yours. Richard Lamoureux November 19, 2016 at 8:48 AM Thanks my kind hearted friend.

Becca Teagan November 14, 2016 at 8:47 AM It makes me smile to read that you had to add a bit of difficulty to an already difficult challenge! lol You are just that good. :) I enjoyed reading this. Richard Lamoureux November 14, 2016 at 9:36 AM It warms my heart to know you are smiling. I hope you are well.

James Peranteau November 13, 2016 at 6:34 PM Oh yesss, you knows I like this write dear poet! Nice to prance by(certainly not with even the slightest of arrogance by the way Rich) and catch a look-see at your latest....great lexilogical ! Wowsers, I knows ya got some cerebrals twisting ! Have a great week sir....much love, james Richard Lamoureux November 13, 2016 at 6:48 PM If I could favourite a comment this would certainly qualify.

Maurice Yvonne November 13, 2016 at 6:38 AM Great job on a very difficult challenge. You wrote an excellent poem my friend. Richard Lamoureux November 13, 2016 at 6:47 PM Thanks Armand.

Viv Wigley November 13, 2016 at 2:06 AM Having done so in the past with as few lines as possible, I can appreciate the effort you put in with such a difficult selection of words, Richard. Jolly well done,.Regards, Viv Richard Lamoureux November 13, 2016 at 6:46 PM Thanks my friend.

Andrea Dietrich November 12, 2016 at 8:49 PM wow, amazingly good. I simply gave up on doing this one it was so hard for me. You KILLED it!! Richard Lamoureux November 13, 2016 at 6:46 PM Thanks, it was a tough one.

Eve Roper November 12, 2016 at 7:24 PM Great way to puzzle the 10 words : I like Good luck in the contest. Hugs Richard Lamoureux November 13, 2016 at 6:45 PM Thanks Eve.

Nette Onclaud November 12, 2016 at 1:19 PM powerful write that meets the challenge of the theme, rich... you crafted this really well!..huggs Richard Lamoureux November 13, 2016 at 6:44 PM Thanks and a big hug.

Daniel Turner November 12, 2016 at 10:15 AM Well done Richard. I always knew you were a trouble maker:) Richard Lamoureux November 12, 2016 at 10:41 AM Thanks Daniel.