Richard Lamoureux Poet Light Verse

I'M Youer Than You

"Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You"

Dr. Suess

I’m Youer Than You

I studied real hard the youness of you
I paid close attention to the things that you do
No detail too small, I even learned how you chew
I eat what you eat! I love camel stew

I walk your walk, I have your unique style
I've walked in your shoes, for many a mile
Look at my face, the twinkle in my eye
I have your mischevious look and I own your smile

But now dear friend, you are deader than dead
I'm with your lovely bride and sleeping in your bed
She thinks I'm you, because I say what you said
You at the bottom of a lake, weighted down by lead

As time goes by, I'll become me-er than me
Because in the end, that's who I want to be
I hope she'll still love me, in time I will see
Being Youer than You, is what set me free
There are great benefits to my insanity!



Channeling my Dark Suess!

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Heather Ober September 8, 2015 at 6:52 AM Such a fun read! What an interesting and clever take on "dark Suess." That last line is perfect! Richard Lamoureux September 8, 2015 at 7:28 AM I had fun with this one Heather.

Wayland Bunch August 21, 2015 at 8:28 PM Ok originally the title got me. I had to check it out. Very clever, and funny indeed if I don't say so yoursel or myself, ok corny, but this was a fun read. Thanks for sharing. Richard Lamoureux August 29, 2015 at 8:56 AM This is a fun comment to read Wayland.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 17, 2015 at 10:46 PM Wonderful quote n a superb poem Richard u hv come up with! Congrats on first place win! Richard Lamoureux August 29, 2015 at 8:57 AM Thanks Upma!

Casarah Nance August 17, 2015 at 3:54 PM This was AMAZING! I loved it! Dark Seuss! Ha oh you have hit the nail on the head with this one! A 7 and a fave! thanks so much for writing, and now channel a childrens Dr. Seuss for my next contest...Abby is going to help me judge, so get your Seuss shoes on again! :) Richard Lamoureux August 29, 2015 at 8:59 AM So sorry, I have been so crazy busy, I see I didn't respond to your comment. Thanks for the top placement it is a true honor. Hugs Rick.

Skat A August 17, 2015 at 3:24 PM a wonderful read, Richard, congrats in "Casarah Nance"s" contest... SKAT LOVE Richard Lamoureux August 29, 2015 at 9:00 AM Thanks SKAT.

Lycia Harding August 17, 2015 at 1:52 PM I love this! "Dark Seuss"? Perfect. Congrats on your win, Richard. xoxo Richard Lamoureux August 29, 2015 at 9:00 AM Thanks Lycia.

Eve Roper August 17, 2015 at 12:43 PM congratulations on your win , different in what you are use to writing but good. Hugs eve Richard Lamoureux August 29, 2015 at 9:00 AM Thanks Eve.

Carol Eastman August 17, 2015 at 10:46 AM Definitely a darker Seuss... but amazing never the less. Congrats on the win! But between you and me... I think I'll reread it... one more time again. Richard Lamoureux August 29, 2015 at 9:02 AM Thanks Carol, I'm pleased by your response.

Edward Ebbs August 17, 2015 at 10:27 AM Enjoyed this, smiles, congrats! Richard Lamoureux August 29, 2015 at 9:02 AM Thanks Edward.

Jan Allison August 17, 2015 at 8:57 AM ooh you have taken a step to the dark side Richard - love this creative write - congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Richard Lamoureux August 29, 2015 at 9:02 AM Thanks Jan.

Faye Gibson August 16, 2015 at 6:59 PM Haha, Richard! I like this. I think the spirit of Dr. Seuss fell on you...almost. Thanks for your kind comments on my postings. Richard Lamoureux August 16, 2015 at 7:33 PM My pleasure Faye.

Mary Rotman August 15, 2015 at 12:01 PM Marvelous, Richard! I love your macabre sense of humor. Richard Lamoureux August 15, 2015 at 1:58 PM Thanks Mary, usually I tend to be on the brighter side of the street but this was a fun diversion.

Eileen Manassian August 15, 2015 at 9:21 AM I did read part if it. It seems I didn't read till the ending. I might have been on my phone. It is a very interesting poem, Richard...And yes...it is DARK. It's nice to try delve into the dark side now and again. Hugs Richard Lamoureux August 15, 2015 at 9:38 AM Thanks Eileen, it was kind of a fun one to write.

Brian Baumgarn August 13, 2015 at 5:32 AM Ahh, Richard, may the "suess" be with you! I also enjoyed your sadness poem on "Leaves of Ink." I had one up there last week and one this week. Great to have a few sites like that for beginners like me. I go there and read a couple times a week. How has life been treating you? Richard Lamoureux August 15, 2015 at 9:38 AM This comment makes me smile.

Shadow Hamilton August 12, 2015 at 5:01 PM great take on theme Rick gl in contest hugs 7

Demetrios Trifiatis August 12, 2015 at 11:17 AM Challenging and provoking dear Richard! Richard Lamoureux August 12, 2015 at 12:34 PM Thanks Demetrios.

Tim Smith August 12, 2015 at 9:40 AM this one flowed great just Seuss...good luck Tim Richard Lamoureux August 12, 2015 at 9:42 AM Thanks Tim.

Constance La France August 12, 2015 at 9:29 AM Richard, oh you have a dark and sinister side, your suess write is very creative, I give youer poem a 7 and thanks for visiting my fluttering gems Richard Lamoureux August 12, 2015 at 9:33 AM Thanks for the seven, Constance. I think we all have a sinister side. I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Richard Lamoureux August 12, 2015 at 9:30 AM Thanks Keith, let me know when you do post, I enjoy your writing.

Charmaine Chircop August 12, 2015 at 9:09 AM So love this our dear Richard. Richard Lamoureux August 12, 2015 at 9:14 AM Thanks Charmaine.;0)

David Brown August 11, 2015 at 1:55 PM Excellent, Richard! Very funny and delightfully dark Richard Lamoureux August 11, 2015 at 8:44 PM Thanks David, it was a fun one to write.

Bl Devnath August 11, 2015 at 1:22 PM Excellent presentation of self styled twist. Beautifully seen one in another. Loved always my lovely friend,bl Richard Lamoureux August 11, 2015 at 8:45 PM Thanks BL!;0)

Wilma Neels August 11, 2015 at 8:35 AM Oh my word! I love this Richard! This is awesome, your title made me curious to read this one during work time :) have to say it was a blast :) wishing you the best for the contest! Richard Lamoureux August 11, 2015 at 9:13 AM Thanks Wilma, it was a blast to write this one.