Richard Lamoureux Poet Rhyme

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 February 9, 2019 at 9:17 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 November 28, 2017 at 8:15 AM Okay okay okay. Another chiller. Holy God the nightmares tonight! Did you, per chance, grow up reading Stephen King? :) Richard Lamoureux November 28, 2017 at 8:58 AM Yep, one of my favorite authors.

M. L. Kiser July 15, 2017 at 12:58 PM "Psychedelic Sound", I love it!

Eileen Manassian June 6, 2017 at 11:16 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 June 7, 2017 at 1:57 AM Thanks Eileen. I did get into this one.

Darren White May 31, 2017 at 10:38 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 June 1, 2017 at 12:12 AM Your comments are a bright spot in my day! Thanks Darren.

Joanna Daniel May 31, 2017 at 9:42 AM Very good way of describing the sad life of addicts, Richard, love your rhyming message here:) Richard Lamoureux May 31, 2017 at 10:38 AM Thanks again Jo!

Debbie Duncan May 29, 2017 at 9:14 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 May 29, 2017 at 11:56 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 May 29, 2017 at 2:49 PM Great write Richard, That stuff touches most families close or distant. Always ends in tears. Kind regards, Craig Richard Lamoureux May 29, 2017 at 11:56 PM Thanks Craig.;0)

Nette Onclaud May 29, 2017 at 2:36 PM a kaleidoscope of heady tripping way back.. very hip, dear rich!.. i like!.. huggs Richard Lamoureux May 30, 2017 at 7:37 AM Thanks Nette, I had fun writing this one. Hugs back to you.

Andrea Dietrich May 29, 2017 at 10:11 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 May 30, 2017 at 12:00 AM Seeing the effects I had no real attraction but I do understand the dynamics and motivations. Thanks for commenting.

John Hamilton May 29, 2017 at 8:47 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 May 29, 2017 at 9:25 AM I grew up in a home where there was substance abuse. Also I have spent time volunteering with street people. Richard Lamoureux May 29, 2017 at 9:25 AM Thanks for the great comment.

Anne-Lise Andresen May 29, 2017 at 7:47 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 May 29, 2017 at 7:54 AM Thanks for being the first to comment Anne-Lise. Hugs back!