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Looking For Psychedelic Sound

Psychedelic Sound So you look at me and wonder why I'm this kinda guy who doesn't even try Seemingly I'm content to just get high uninterested in your world of suit and tie If you want a taste of my world I'll help you fly Yes dipping into my sugar you could die But me oh my it's better than pumpkin pie You see I trip on all kinds of crazy Who knew dreams could make you lazy Colours are vibrant but the minds goes hazy Oopsy daisy I know this is not how God made me Still I'm more than content to groove on paisley Walk away or come sit down Stop being so constipated and rule bound Slippdy do wop over to the dark sida town Here square pegs like you become round All of your missing bits won't be found Yet you'll be flying high laying flat on the ground loving every colour looking for psychedelic sound Part of me feels bad I opened up the door at least you don't fight those demons no more Here even the concrete feels like a seashore If you listen right you can hear the waves roar Live ten years in just a minute or four The spot you puncture won't even feel sore Through my fog I heard whispers you were found eyes glazed over, flat on the ground I thought I was just imagining the gurgling sound What's done is done it can't be rewound You're probably better off under that mound I would have come to say good bye But I had a trip to take way down town You sure were a blast, I'll miss you being around!

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Vladislav Raven

Date: 2/9/2019 9:17:00 AM

Hi Richard, the great destroyer. You wore this character well as your words described such painful scenes for us. You take the reader to the heart of your words as always Richard. To me, I found myself in a nightmare world, not a psychedelic world. Such a descriptive, superb write my friend. Have a wonderful Saturday. Your friend always....Mike.

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 11/28/2017 8:15:00 AM

Okay okay okay. Another chiller. Holy God the nightmares tonight! Did you, per chance, grow up reading Stephen King? :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/28/2017 8:58:00 AM

Yep, one of my favorite authors.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 7/15/2017 12:58:00 PM

"Psychedelic Sound", I love it!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 6/6/2017 11:16:00 AM

Wow. Just WOW. This is an incredible write depicting the haze and craze of addiction. You really got yourself in character here. Sending hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/7/2017 1:57:00 AM

Thanks Eileen. I did get into this one.

Darren White

Date: 5/31/2017 10:38:00 AM

Oh! I recognize this, wish I didn't but I do. Not dipping into your sugar nonono. But i come sit down anytime for a chat, always, still do. And this made me swallow. It's a great write, yes it is, because it hurts.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/1/2017 12:12:00 AM

Your comments are a bright spot in my day! Thanks Darren.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 5/31/2017 9:42:00 AM

Very good way of describing the sad life of addicts, Richard, love your rhyming message here:)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/31/2017 10:38:00 AM

Thanks again Jo!

Debbie Duncan

Date: 5/29/2017 9:14:00 PM

Great write, Thanks for coming to read my Take My Hand. What were you referring too as you wrote ( Thanks for re-sharing ). I didn't get that :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/29/2017 11:56:00 PM

I think you said something about writing it a long time ago so I was being appreciative that you posted it again so that we could enjoy it.

Old Man Emu

Date: 5/29/2017 2:49:00 PM

Great write Richard, That stuff touches most families close or distant. Always ends in tears. Kind regards, Craig

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/29/2017 11:56:00 PM

Thanks Craig.;0)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/29/2017 2:36:00 PM

a kaleidoscope of heady tripping way back.. very hip, dear rich!.. i like!.. huggs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/30/2017 7:37:00 AM

Thanks Nette, I had fun writing this one. Hugs back to you.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/29/2017 10:11:00 AM

Richard, this was very retro in its subject matter. I loved the references to an era I grew up in! I have never had any kinds of drugs except the ones dentists and surgeons give us and I love the fact they make me SLEEP,coz I sure can't sleep well! I am actually dying to try mushrooms one day. I heard they were not dangerous! And also want to try marijuana for pain in my shoulder. ARe you against its legalization? Utah won't allow it. You write well whether rhymed or free. Keep surprising us.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/30/2017 12:00:00 AM

Seeing the effects I had no real attraction but I do understand the dynamics and motivations. Thanks for commenting.

John Hamilton

Date: 5/29/2017 8:47:00 AM

Reminds me of 1977 I was working at a restaurant, and one of the cooks talked and acted like that, he even dipped his hand in the hot oil and laughed, he was on an acid trip, what a life! He's probably dead by now, where did you come up with such a write? Sounds like experience so realistic, but I think not! Thanks for the trip Rick!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/29/2017 9:25:00 AM

I grew up in a home where there was substance abuse. Also I have spent time volunteering with street people.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/29/2017 9:25:00 AM

Thanks for the great comment.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/29/2017 7:47:00 AM

- A deep and great writing, Richard - You describe a life many people living ... their choice ...or not ... everyone has a "page in the book" no one knows ... or wants to read - Well done - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/29/2017 7:54:00 AM

Thanks for being the first to comment Anne-Lise. Hugs back!