Richard Lamoureux Poet Quatrain

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. November 29, 2020 at 6:21 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 March 22, 2020 at 9:55 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 February 21, 2020 at 3:19 PM Great poem, Rich: A wise lady told me once, “If you got you health- you got your wealth.” Best, SuZ Richard Lamoureux February 22, 2020 at 8:17 AM So true. Hugs Rick.

John Fleming February 17, 2020 at 2:03 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 February 17, 2020 at 4:44 PM You are kind John. Thanks for the visit.

Becca Teagan February 17, 2020 at 1:58 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 February 17, 2020 at 4:45 PM Now you are scaring me, maybe I’ll change that wish *lol*.

Linda Milgate February 16, 2020 at 11:13 AM I love the rhythm of this poem, it sings. Your poems are always wonderful to read. Richard Lamoureux February 16, 2020 at 11:17 AM Thanks Linda. ;0)

Brandy Nicole February 5, 2020 at 8:51 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 February 6, 2020 at 8:35 AM Good morning and thanks for your visit Brandy. Hugs Rick.

Gail Debole February 5, 2020 at 1:01 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 March 22, 2020 at 11:33 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 February 5, 2020 at 1:18 PM Thanks Gail. ;0)

Lindsay Laurie February 4, 2020 at 5:33 PM G'day Richard … health and happiness. Everything else is a bonus. Great verse indeed Richard - Lindsay Richard Lamoureux February 5, 2020 at 1:19 PM Thanks Lindsay, hugs Rick.

Swetha Vangaveti February 4, 2020 at 5:49 AM Wonderfully penned!! The third wish was hilarious!! But the ending lines have added beauty!! Just loved them. Great job!! Richard Lamoureux February 4, 2020 at 1:39 PM Thanks Swetha.

Brenda Chiri February 4, 2020 at 4:24 AM Rick I love your way with words and how you can write an amazing poem with ease! ;) Richard Lamoureux February 4, 2020 at 1:38 PM Thanks Brenda, hugs Rick.

Kim Rodrigues February 3, 2020 at 6:10 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 February 3, 2020 at 8:50 AM All this time I thought your name was Kim and now I learn it is actually Genie *lol*

Harry Horsman January 30, 2020 at 10:33 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 February 2, 2020 at 8:36 AM Thanks Harry. Ha ha, I think I do too except for the times I don’t.

Keith O.J. Hunt January 29, 2020 at 11:35 AM Smooth read Richard, I enjoyed the magic carpet ride on this one...All the best in the contest:-) Richard Lamoureux February 2, 2020 at 8:37 AM Thanks Keith.

Beata Agustin January 26, 2020 at 11:39 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 January 26, 2020 at 11:33 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 January 26, 2020 at 4:13 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 January 26, 2020 at 5:58 PM I know the one woman who matters most. ;0)

Jennifer Proxenos January 25, 2020 at 6:54 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 January 26, 2020 at 10:03 AM Yes, it was very entertaining. ;0)

Ravi Sathasivam January 25, 2020 at 12:03 AM Excellent and uplifting poem. Enjoyed reading it, Richard Lamoureux January 26, 2020 at 10:07 AM Thanks Ravi.

Richard Lamoureux January 23, 2020 at 9:44 AM Thanks to all for the fun responses. ;0)

Demetrios Trifiatis January 23, 2020 at 7:56 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 January 22, 2020 at 11:07 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 January 26, 2020 at 4:14 PM exactly!

Mystic Rose Rose January 22, 2020 at 8:01 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 January 22, 2020 at 3:13 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 January 22, 2020 at 10:01 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

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