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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!

Copyright © Richard Lamoureux | Year Posted 2015

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Heather Ober Date: 9/8/2015 6:52:00 AM Such a fun read! What an interesting and clever take on "dark Suess." That last line is perfect! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/8/2015 7:28:00 AM I had fun with this one Heather.

Wayland Bunch Date: 8/21/2015 8:28:00 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. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/29/2015 8:56:00 AM This is a fun comment to read Wayland.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 8/17/2015 10:46:00 PM Wonderful quote n a superb poem Richard u hv come up with! Congrats on first place win! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/29/2015 8:57:00 AM Thanks Upma!

Casarah Nance Date: 8/17/2015 3:54:00 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! :) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/29/2015 8:59:00 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 Date: 8/17/2015 3:24:00 PM a wonderful read, Richard, congrats in "Casarah Nance"s" contest... SKAT LOVE Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/29/2015 9:00:00 AM Thanks SKAT.

Lycia Harding Date: 8/17/2015 1:52:00 PM I love this! "Dark Seuss"? Perfect. Congrats on your win, Richard. xoxo Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/29/2015 9:00:00 AM Thanks Lycia.

Eve Roper Date: 8/17/2015 12:43:00 PM congratulations on your win , different in what you are use to writing but good. Hugs eve Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/29/2015 9:00:00 AM Thanks Eve.

Carol Eastman Date: 8/17/2015 10:46:00 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. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/29/2015 9:02:00 AM Thanks Carol, I'm pleased by your response.

Edward Ebbs Date: 8/17/2015 10:27:00 AM Enjoyed this, smiles, congrats! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/29/2015 9:02:00 AM Thanks Edward.

Jan Allison Date: 8/17/2015 8:57:00 AM ooh you have taken a step to the dark side Richard - love this creative write - congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/29/2015 9:02:00 AM Thanks Jan.

Faye Gibson Date: 8/16/2015 6:59:00 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. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/16/2015 7:33:00 PM My pleasure Faye.

Mary Rotman Date: 8/15/2015 12:01:00 PM Marvelous, Richard! I love your macabre sense of humor. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/15/2015 1:58:00 PM Thanks Mary, usually I tend to be on the brighter side of the street but this was a fun diversion.

Eileen Manassian Date: 8/15/2015 9:21:00 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 Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/15/2015 9:38:00 AM Thanks Eileen, it was kind of a fun one to write.

Brian Baumgarn Date: 8/13/2015 5:32:00 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? Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/15/2015 9:38:00 AM This comment makes me smile.

Shadow Hamilton Date: 8/12/2015 5:01:00 PM great take on theme Rick gl in contest hugs 7 Login to Reply

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/12/2015 11:17:00 AM Challenging and provoking dear Richard! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/12/2015 12:34:00 PM Thanks Demetrios.

Tim Smith Date: 8/12/2015 9:40:00 AM this one flowed great just Seuss...good luck Tim Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/12/2015 9:42:00 AM Thanks Tim.

Constance La France Date: 8/12/2015 9:29:00 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 Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/12/2015 9:33:00 AM Thanks for the seven, Constance. I think we all have a sinister side. I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/12/2015 9:30:00 AM Thanks Keith, let me know when you do post, I enjoy your writing.

Charmaine Chircop Date: 8/12/2015 9:09:00 AM So love this our dear Richard. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/12/2015 9:14:00 AM Thanks Charmaine.;0)

David Brown Date: 8/11/2015 1:55:00 PM Excellent, Richard! Very funny and delightfully dark Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/11/2015 8:44:00 PM Thanks David, it was a fun one to write.

Bl Devnath Date: 8/11/2015 1:22:00 PM Excellent presentation of self styled twist. Beautifully seen one in another. Loved always my lovely friend,bl Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/11/2015 8:45:00 PM Thanks BL!;0)

Wilma Neels Date: 8/11/2015 8:35:00 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! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/11/2015 9:13:00 AM Thanks Wilma, it was a blast to write this one.