Richard Lamoureux Poet Couplet

Confident Dancer In Response To First Poem

Tentative Dancer

Do I choose to join, this Poetic Dance
To reveal my soul, to take this chance
I am left to wonder, who will care
If my life is charmed, or full of despair

I release my emotions, to the page
The good the sad, the parts with rage
The pen gets started, revealing each part
A stitched together, healed broken heart

Like many a writer, I am a bleeder
Revealing my secrets, to you the reader
My only hope, is that you have time
To see yourself, in the words I rhyme 

Because without you, there is no dance
You are the reason, I take this chance
A dance with a stranger, one two three
Perhaps at the end, you will know me



Confident Dancer

I'm glad I chose to join you in Poetic dance
Thank you for giving my clumsy a chance
No longer will I wonder if you truly care
You share your beauty and masterful flare

Together we do our Rumba on a spotless page
For the textured surface is inspiration's stage
As we move in unison I feel your wonderous heart
Thanks for being at one with me within our art

We move together lost in rhyme and meter
Not wanting to leave anything from our reader
If they explore long enough perhaps within time
We will all be joined in this dance so sublime

Yes it can be scary taking a chance
Yet what would life be without the dance
No longer stranger,  ink drips one two three
By knowing you, I have come to know me!

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Brian Baumgarn October 6, 2015 at 11:43 PM I can't add much more than "Mama Bear" but thanks, too for this write. I have two left feet, but if the writing is a way for us to get to know other people and their heart, I am all for dancing. Let the music be full and rich. Be Blessed, Richard!

Mama Bear October 3, 2015 at 2:46 PM Sorry I am late in reading and very pleased with the win. Keep writing as you do. You are a winner all the time in my books. Love Mom Richard Lamoureux October 4, 2015 at 8:02 AM Hi Mom, you are good for my ego. It is also good seeing your picture now that your avatar is in place. Love ya!

CayCay Godwin October 3, 2015 at 9:35 AM This is one of my favorites. It spoke to me, mirrored my own feelings from when I first joined, to now. It is beautifully written and speaks so well and eloquently to the poet in me ... CayCay Richard Lamoureux October 3, 2015 at 9:54 AM You are sweet, thanks CayCay.

Cherl Dunn October 2, 2015 at 6:08 PM Dear Richard What a wonderful work here, an excellent work of colaboration, and you both deserve an A plus and a seven, cheri Richard Lamoureux October 3, 2015 at 9:55 AM In this case both poems are mine Cherl, this was a response to my first poem posted.

Bill Lindsay October 2, 2015 at 5:08 AM The only regrets you will ever have are the risks you didn't take ... tremendously creative. Well done ;) Richard Lamoureux October 2, 2015 at 9:10 AM Thanks Bill.

Skat A October 2, 2015 at 12:57 AM Richard, Congratulations on the response to your first poem ***SKAT Richard Lamoureux October 2, 2015 at 9:10 AM Thanks SKAT.

Sandra Haight October 1, 2015 at 5:32 PM Richard, I love both of your poems -- the one of wonder and not knowing, and the response that shows you gambled and won! Wonderfully done, and a big congrats to you! 7, Sandra Richard Lamoureux October 2, 2015 at 9:11 AM Thanks Sandra, I appreciate the visit and the 7. ;0)

Sara Kendrick October 1, 2015 at 4:10 PM Interesting lines penned..Enjoyed reading today..Congrats on your win..Sara Richard Lamoureux October 2, 2015 at 9:11 AM Thanks Sara.

Jerry T Curtis October 1, 2015 at 3:50 PM Richard you have left me in awe with this piece--- this should become poem of the year. Richard Lamoureux October 2, 2015 at 9:12 AM You are Kind Jerry!

Michael Tor October 1, 2015 at 3:13 PM I'm glad you took the chance and opened up to your follower's that appreciate your God given talent. Beautiful heartfelt writes Richard cleverly written. And appreciated by all! Richard Lamoureux October 2, 2015 at 9:13 AM We are all followers and leaders Michael, I have also enjoyed following you. Thanks for visiting. Michael Tor October 1, 2015 at 3:16 PM I also congratulate you on this well deserved win Richard. The judge, judged it right.

Constance La France October 1, 2015 at 2:14 PM Richard, a big congratulations on your placement with this beautiful write and thanks for visiting my poem, in response ... Richard Lamoureux October 2, 2015 at 9:14 AM My pleasure Constance.

Teddy Kimathi October 1, 2015 at 10:36 AM Congrats for your awesome WIN and verse Richard! ;-) Richard Lamoureux October 1, 2015 at 11:04 AM Thanks Teddy!

Eileen Manassian October 1, 2015 at 8:15 AM Congrats, dear Richard. I'm so proud of you!!! Richard Lamoureux October 1, 2015 at 11:05 AM Thanks, I just squeaked in on time with this one.

Poet Destroyer A October 1, 2015 at 12:19 AM WOW, Richard I could have sworn. I just saw this contest last night. I'm happy to read it, after seeing it all the congrats on your poem. I had to check out the commotion. LOL, I was following a few entries. Anyways, Congratulations, you are brilliant and one of poetry soup's finest poets. LOVE LINDA Richard Lamoureux October 1, 2015 at 7:28 AM Thanks so much Linda, I just snuck in under the wire. Hugs Rick.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma September 30, 2015 at 11:48 PM Wonderful poem Richard n so is the win! Big congrats! First poem is really awesome! Richard Lamoureux October 1, 2015 at 7:29 AM Thanks Upma.;0)

CayCay Godwin September 30, 2015 at 10:29 PM I have read almost every poem on the 'new' page tonight, this was at the bottom and by far one of my favorites. I feel so lucky to have this chance to read the first one - excellent - and to find it followed by another creative, well-written poem - WOW. I'm a lucky girl tonight and you, well you are a deserved winner as I see from below ... CayCay Richard Lamoureux October 1, 2015 at 7:31 AM You are Kind Cay Cay. Thanks for this sweet comment.

Balveen Cheema September 30, 2015 at 10:20 PM A very novel take! Congrats Richard! Balveen Richard Lamoureux October 1, 2015 at 7:31 AM Thanks Balveen.

Robert Lindley September 30, 2015 at 9:43 PM Back again, this time to give congrats on this great win... Richard Lamoureux October 1, 2015 at 7:32 AM Thanks Robert.

Eve Roper September 30, 2015 at 8:57 PM Back to congratulate on your win! Hugs Eve Richard Lamoureux October 1, 2015 at 7:33 AM You are so thoughtful Eve.

Kp Nunez September 30, 2015 at 8:32 PM Loved having this poetic dance with you today, Rick. Revealing our souls bit by bit with each poem, the writer-reader dance continues as the reader gets a peek and gives us the chance. Congrats! Richard Lamoureux October 1, 2015 at 7:33 AM My pleasure dear Kim.

Alexis Y. September 30, 2015 at 6:53 PM Richard, this was a beautiful dance! Congratulations on your win:-)Alexis Richard Lamoureux October 1, 2015 at 7:34 AM ;0) thanks Alexis.

Cecilia Macfarlane September 30, 2015 at 6:43 PM An exquisite and touching write Richard....may your ink continue to dance across our minds and our across yours. Congrats on an excellent write and win! Hugs Richard Lamoureux October 1, 2015 at 7:36 AM Thanks Cecilia, I barely made it with this entry but I'm glad I did. You are welcome to dance with me any time.

Jan Allison September 30, 2015 at 4:21 PM Your words dance off the page Richard congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Richard Lamoureux October 1, 2015 at 7:37 AM Thanks and a big hug!

Tim Smith September 30, 2015 at 2:39 PM A splendid response. Love how you continued in the same meter. Richard Lamoureux October 1, 2015 at 7:38 AM Thanks Tim, I wanted it to flow together.

Len Gasun September 30, 2015 at 11:03 AM Wow! Impressive masterpieces they are my dear friend, Richard! I extremely enjoyed and I love them both. Hats off on these masterful write my dear friend! Thanks a lot for sharing! Good luck in the contest though I know it will do well. May I've also this chance to thank you for reading one of my recent poems. I appreciate so much and your lovely comment. God bless! love lots and hugs, Leonora Richard Lamoureux October 1, 2015 at 7:40 AM What a nice thing to say, thanks Leonora. Hugs back to you.

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