Richard Lamoureux Poet Quatrain

Dizzy

He saunters along 
towards somewhere 
An easy walker
with bright white hair

In his Jean coat pocket
a casino discarded deck
If you look close enough
sunshine’s imbedded in his neck

Yes, twenty years sober brother
he keeps his hands and feet busy
The way he shuffles both
slows my mind, makes me dizzy

He’s not one to share his story
by himself he’s blissfully content
I wonder where he hails from
and the places he has went

Still, he’s not my puzzle to solve
his quiet provides my answer
He’s a solitaire aficionado
and a easy walking dancer.

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Caren Krutsinger September 3, 2019 at 5:14 AM Certainly not an open book, your Dizzy. Great slice of life, and great contest, Richard! Richard Lamoureux September 3, 2019 at 7:34 AM I hope you give it a try Caren.

Panagiota Romios August 29, 2019 at 10:50 AM Hi Richard! You are an inspiring writer. I mean, with no reservation, your excellence with a pen is outstanding. I could see the man with the walker vividly. Fabulous,! Panagiota Richard Lamoureux September 3, 2019 at 7:35 AM Thanks Panagiota. Hugs Rick.

Vladislav Raven August 26, 2019 at 9:17 AM Hi Richard, your creativity, always manages to pull me into the heart of whatever you write. I always love the content of your work. Another Fave my friend. You have breathed life into your character. He slowly walks off the page, into the mind. Have a wonderful Monday. Your friend always....Mike. Richard Lamoureux August 26, 2019 at 9:24 AM Thanks Mike, I hope you enter my contest.

Nette Onclaud August 19, 2019 at 5:18 PM breathing life into dizzy with this remarkable write is a wonder, rich...love how it ended...will try to nudge my muse!... huggs Richard Lamoureux August 21, 2019 at 8:47 AM Thanks and a big hug.

Andrea Dietrich August 17, 2019 at 7:00 PM aha, I now meet this mysterious Dizzy, gosh, people can go many places with this one! So interesting, richard! Richard Lamoureux August 21, 2019 at 8:51 AM Have fun with it Andrea.

Beata Agustin August 16, 2019 at 12:33 AM Thanks for this poem exemplifying what your contest requires. Thanks likewise for sponsoring contests that help enhance "poetic prowess." God bless you. Richard Lamoureux August 21, 2019 at 8:52 AM My pleasure Beata

Geoffrey Brewer August 15, 2019 at 6:29 AM A nice piece of thoughtful observation; in a curious way, quite touching, Richard Lamoureux August 15, 2019 at 8:27 AM Thanks Geoffrey.

Constance La France August 14, 2019 at 12:08 PM Great poem Richard, I have seen and talked to men like Dizzy, homeless with perhaps only a plastic bag but happy and smiling.. it really makes one think about life.. I will try your contest.. see where your inspiration takes me Richard Lamoureux August 15, 2019 at 8:26 AM Great!

Kurt Ravidas August 14, 2019 at 9:38 AM There's nothing to think about, it's you, Richard. Or me, or, say, Wolf... He-he, it's a joke. I'll think about it) Kurt Ravidas August 14, 2019 at 2:27 PM Hi, Richard. I'm already thinking) Richard Lamoureux August 14, 2019 at 9:48 AM Hi Kurt.

Charles Messina August 12, 2019 at 6:21 AM This is great Richard, at first I was thinking he was someone else but some twists and turns really got me thinking. I'll give your contest a go and see if I can put my thumb on who I see him as. Well written here! Charlie Richard Lamoureux August 12, 2019 at 7:48 AM I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

Harry Horsman August 11, 2019 at 4:49 PM An example of street life i wonder,,you write these so well, Richard... Richard Lamoureux August 11, 2019 at 5:36 PM Thanks Harry, I hope your enter my contest.

Beautiful Scars August 11, 2019 at 4:14 PM great example for the contest dear Richard, great rhythm and rhyme too- you have a gift. :)-luloo Richard Lamoureux August 11, 2019 at 5:35 PM Thanks Lu Loo. you are sweet.

Gershon Wolf August 11, 2019 at 2:11 PM I like the way you portrayed this fellow --- so familiar, and yet his mystery preserved. Very nice! ~ Gershon Gershon Wolf August 11, 2019 at 10:10 PM If I don't get too dizzy trying to unwrap his riddle!! LOL. Thanks, Richard. I'll try my best... :) gw Richard Lamoureux August 11, 2019 at 2:25 PM Hi Gershon, I hope you enter my contest.

Alexis Y. August 10, 2019 at 11:36 AM Hi Rick, I really enjoyed how you wrote this piece. Some folk we meet in life are most definitely a puzzle. I could just picture the character you wrote about in my mind. Well done:-) Alexis Richard Lamoureux August 11, 2019 at 7:45 AM Thanks Alexis. Hugs Rick.

Tom Cunningham August 10, 2019 at 12:57 AM We certainly see some characters about and would love to know their stories. Tom Richard Lamoureux August 10, 2019 at 8:21 AM Some times it’s just a matter of having a conversation. Thanks for the visit.

Michelle Faulkner August 9, 2019 at 2:00 PM So descriptive, I can see him strolling along, easy, content - now I want to know more:) Richard Lamoureux August 10, 2019 at 8:21 AM Thanks Michelle.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 9, 2019 at 1:57 PM - I would like to hear his story, Richard - He has a lot to tell ... if we give him some of our time - Lovely poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux August 10, 2019 at 8:23 AM Thanks Anne-Lise. Hugs Rick.

Vijay Pandit August 9, 2019 at 12:31 PM You portrayed him well Richard..and gave him a voice..one of many we have all come across, from time to time. Richard Lamoureux August 10, 2019 at 8:25 AM Thanks Vijay. Yes, they may know something that we don’t.

Jan Allison August 9, 2019 at 12:30 PM you paint a vivid picture of this character Rick, I wish we knew the story behind the lives of those out on the street its all too easy to judge:-) hugs Jan xx Richard Lamoureux August 10, 2019 at 8:28 AM Thanks Jan, I am a volunteer barber at Kelowna Gospel mission and have had the privilege of getting to know some of these men. When we dispense of judgment, what we see is people.