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Genie-Atric

I wish I could find a Genie to get three wishes more Then that would be enough because then I would have four Choices, choices, choices so many on my list wealth, fame or fortune those three I would resist Health would be my first choice for each soul that I love If that wish is granted I'll thank my God above Next would be adventure no boring life for me going many places a lively life care free The last wish I'd wish for is to know a woman's mind This old guy’s kinda curious the mysteries he might find If my wishes aren’t granted dear friends I won’t complain I've had so many blessings so my happiness will not wane! For Chantale Anne Cooke's "What Are Your Wishes Poetry Contest" Written January 20th 2020.

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 11/29/2020 6:21:00 AM

Cool, cool poem, Sir Richard. Love the double entendre in the opening stanza. Very Zen. Looking forward to 1-20-21, God-willing. Blow the trump on that day! Love and more love always

Vladislav Raven

Date: 3/22/2020 9:55:00 AM

Hi Richard, your creativity has no bounds, my friend. Your last wish is one, I think, you shall never come to know. Richard at his best. Your first wish, Health, is always important. Then we have adventure, this is always important. To me, every day is a new adventure, just waiting to take place. The journey through your words is always a pleasure, Richard. I think you have the greatest wish of all, Richard, the love of a special lady. Stay blessed. Your friend always....Mike.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 2/21/2020 3:19:00 PM

Great poem, Rich: A wise lady told me once, “If you got you health- you got your wealth.” Best, SuZ

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/22/2020 8:17:00 AM

So true. Hugs Rick.

John Fleming

Date: 2/17/2020 2:03:00 PM

You have excelled yourself here, Richard. Not only is the rhyme within the poem most appealing...but underneath this apparent and innocent joviality there lies a powerful message. A wonderful creed to live by! My very best regards. :) john

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/17/2020 4:44:00 PM

You are kind John. Thanks for the visit.

Becca Teagan

Date: 2/17/2020 1:58:00 PM

"The last wish I'd wish for is to know a woman's mind"~~ Trust me, you do NOT want to go there lol jk, Hope all your wishes are granted. (ps - easy for you to say you don't want wealth, fame and fortune, since you already have those!)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/17/2020 4:45:00 PM

Now you are scaring me, maybe I’ll change that wish *lol*.

Linda Milgate

Date: 2/16/2020 11:13:00 AM

I love the rhythm of this poem, it sings. Your poems are always wonderful to read.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/16/2020 11:17:00 AM

Thanks Linda. ;0)

Brandy Nicole

Date: 2/5/2020 8:51:00 PM

"Health would be my first choice, for each soul that I love" That wish alone, is all my heart would want granted. I can't hep but giggle at your last wish. A woman's mind is like a maze indeed. :) Thoughts going in many different directions. Well, it's true. :) Brandy

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/6/2020 8:35:00 AM

Good morning and thanks for your visit Brandy. Hugs Rick.

Gail Debole

Date: 2/5/2020 1:01:00 PM

Well-said. Flow and subject matter moved my mind right along. Very creative. Liked the first stanza and the title the best.

Gail Debole
Date: 3/22/2020 11:33:00 AM

Just re-read this. Title drew me in again. Your words about health carry even more weight as this world-wide crisis grows. Stay well. - Gail

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/5/2020 1:18:00 PM

Thanks Gail. ;0)

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 2/4/2020 5:33:00 PM

G'day Richard … health and happiness. Everything else is a bonus. Great verse indeed Richard - Lindsay

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/5/2020 1:19:00 PM

Thanks Lindsay, hugs Rick.

Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 2/4/2020 5:49:00 AM

Wonderfully penned!! The third wish was hilarious!! But the ending lines have added beauty!! Just loved them. Great job!!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/4/2020 1:39:00 PM

Thanks Swetha.

Brenda Chiri

Date: 2/4/2020 4:24:00 AM

Rick I love your way with words and how you can write an amazing poem with ease! ;)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/4/2020 1:38:00 PM

Thanks Brenda, hugs Rick.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/3/2020 6:10:00 AM

Cute one, Richard! Fame and the love of money not all it’s cracked up to be. You choose wisely. Genie blinks...your request granted ;)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/3/2020 8:50:00 AM

All this time I thought your name was Kim and now I learn it is actually Genie *lol*

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/30/2020 10:33:00 PM

It's amazing that most of the comments below, seem to focus on the lady thing. Having read your poems over a number of years now, i think you would know that, being you are so astute, yet your points on health, and adventure ride easy with me also..Brilliant love this...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/2/2020 8:36:00 AM

Thanks Harry. Ha ha, I think I do too except for the times I don’t.

Keith O.J. Hunt

Date: 1/29/2020 11:35:00 AM

Smooth read Richard, I enjoyed the magic carpet ride on this one...All the best in the contest:-)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/2/2020 8:37:00 AM

Thanks Keith.

Beata Agustin

Date: 1/26/2020 11:39:00 PM

Thanks for sharing your wishes poetically. It's my prayer that the Lord will grant them. Thanks likewise for your comments for my poems. God bless you.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/26/2020 11:33:00 PM

It’s fun to think of what you’d wish for but to remember your blessings so much that if you never have those extemporaneous wishes come true, you’d still be happy!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/26/2020 4:13:00 PM

LOVE This one, Richard. The first wish is MINE too. I got my adventure when young, thank god for that, because I sure ain't seeing it NOW. As for understanding women, good grief. That is easy as pie. You read their poems so you KNOW what they like!!!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/26/2020 5:58:00 PM

I know the one woman who matters most. ;0)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/25/2020 6:54:00 AM

I love this poem Rick, did you ever watch a film called what women want with Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt - it's really good, Mel Gibson accidentally gets into the mind of any woman, it is hilarious! Blessings, Jennifer.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/26/2020 10:03:00 AM

Yes, it was very entertaining. ;0)

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 1/25/2020 12:03:00 AM

Excellent and uplifting poem. Enjoyed reading it,

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/26/2020 10:07:00 AM

Thanks Ravi.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/23/2020 9:44:00 AM

Thanks to all for the fun responses. ;0)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 1/23/2020 7:56:00 AM

A cheerful and uplifting poem that expresses the joys of life and that gives thanksgivings to the Lord! Superb writing my friend BUT to know a woman's mind? Why Richard? WHY? Let the mystery remain a mystery my friend, in that way we would never lose interest in the fairer creation of our Lord! Good luck my good friend! Blessings!

Charles Messina

Date: 1/22/2020 11:07:00 PM

I've always said, If I had just one wish...I would wish to have a million more wishes (lol) But I do like your wish to be in the mind of a woman.. I might have stopped a lot of (no's) in my life, but might have gotten a lot of (yes's) too! Best wishes in the contest, Rick. Charlie

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/26/2020 4:14:00 PM

exactly!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/22/2020 8:01:00 PM

Be careful what you wish for, a woman's mind can be quite a land mine, lol, well done and may all your wishes come true and more.

Silent One

Date: 1/22/2020 3:13:00 PM

Hahaha at the third wish... My friend I don't think a genie could fix that... Great choice for this contest..

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 1/22/2020 10:01:00 AM

Great entry for the contest, Richard, and a sure top winner. I especially like the last verse - that pretty well sums up my view of the blessed life I have had! Glad My Cat Jefferson gave you a smile - Bob