Richard Lamoureux Poet Quatrain

Looney Tune

Max is mad at Molly
Samantha’s sore at Seth 
Freida’s freaking out at Frodo
While  Hobbits hold their breath

Jack jokes about poor Jill
She hits him with her pail
Humpty cracks open Dumpty
For drinking all his ale

Mickey Mouse and Minnie
They both make quite a scene
Playful Pluto gave her paw
and stroked her jumping bean

Rub is furious with Dub Dub
She has another man in his tub
His bubble has been bursted
So he scrubs Dub with a club

Cats in cradles cows and moons
Forks running away with spoons
Coyote catches the Road Runner
 In the end we’re all Looney Tunes

Nothing makes us happy
Sticks and stones me oh my
Kryptonic grade destruction 
Broken Superman can’t fly

The Beatles Battled Yoko Ono
Because she broke up the band
They sang ‘Give Peace a Chance”
a dream they didn’t understand

So I walk down to the River
John the Baptist please begin
Separate me from human nature
Cause I’m tired of our sin

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Gail Debole February 5, 2020 at 1:52 PM Sometimes, it definitely seems like the world is Loony Tunes. This poem is fun with a very important message. Love it!

Jeff Connelly September 2, 2019 at 12:51 PM Wow and lol and then wow and then lol. I feel like ping pong poetry reader, but this is good; even great. I hope you don't mind Richard, I am reading your poems by the titles. If, for me it strikes a chord, then I play it. I love this poem having grown up on Looney Tunes and amazing orchestral music. Thanks Richard. Jeff Connelly September 2, 2019 at 7:50 PM I'm not trying to pimp my poetry but you might want to read one titled (I think) "what i tawt", or something like that. Cin cin again for your poetry Richard. Richard Lamoureux September 2, 2019 at 2:01 PM Glad you enjoyed it. Just a bit of silliness. “That’s all Folks!”

Ryan Hughes August 6, 2018 at 7:59 AM Kinda reminds me of the Beatles goo goo Lucy songs Richard Lamoureux August 6, 2018 at 8:43 AM I will have to check it out. Thanks Ryan.

Linda Milgate July 22, 2018 at 10:53 PM I really love this, you must know you are one of the best. I try, sometimes pretty good, but takes me a lot of time. This is one more really good poetry and fun. Do you publish? Will be out of it for a bit but will enjoy coming back in a week. Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2018 at 12:13 AM Hi Linda, yes I have written three books. The second book is now in second print. The third book is done but I need an illustrator to do the artwork. Welcome to the soup.:0)

Chris Hagy July 5, 2018 at 3:23 PM I love this Richard!...SO clever...witty...wise and true in the end!...have a great day :)

Gershon Wolf July 1, 2018 at 10:54 PM Delightful … ly cruel cartoons a reflection of equally foppish, vicious human nature. Last stanza sums it all up (correctly). Excellent, Richard! A real winner. Best wishes, Gershon

Andrea Dietrich July 1, 2018 at 2:49 PM Richard, I am rereading this one. Can't seem to find one I have not read already. I left a short reply to a reply of yours on another poem that I wish had won the contest it was entered in. If this was for a contest, I sure think it should have won!

Vladislav Raven June 29, 2018 at 4:28 PM Hi Richard, the word has indeed went looney tunes. I think some people have always been looney tunes. You just have to look at some of the world leaders. In the end all we shall have is Faith in ourselves and our friends. Love the content. This is an excellent piece. If i am off the mark Richard, you know how it is, we all look at a poem differently. This, has to be a fave. I can look at this poem in a few different ways and it works for each one. Your friend always....Mike.

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty June 25, 2018 at 7:09 AM Great rhyme and rhythm....characters come alive again.Children's delight.Regards Richard.Good Luck. Richard Lamoureux June 25, 2018 at 8:31 AM I think you missed the point Rajat. Either way thanks for stopping by.

Eileen Manassian June 24, 2018 at 8:06 AM Interesting piece. You surely had those toons doing the unthinkable. I didn't expect the serious ending. It caught me off guard. However, what other ending is there for the mess we are in? Hugs Richard Lamoureux June 25, 2018 at 8:17 AM I’m glad I was able to surprise you with this one.

Viv Wigley June 24, 2018 at 12:41 AM Sharp and witty, a Lamoureux special. Regards, Viv Richard Lamoureux June 25, 2018 at 8:17 AM Thanks Viv.

Charles Messina June 23, 2018 at 7:51 AM Awesome Richard, gotta love those looney tunes..Love the Beatles mention! Charlie Richard Lamoureux June 23, 2018 at 8:09 AM Thanks Charlie.

Andrea Dietrich June 21, 2018 at 8:16 PM this is REALLY good. I love the way you tied all the nursery rhymes and loony tunes together and the ending is freaking fantastic!!! Richard Lamoureux June 23, 2018 at 8:17 AM Glad you enjoyed.

Jack Ellison June 21, 2018 at 6:44 AM WOW!!!!!!!! Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2018 at 7:18 AM Thanks Jack. It’s nice to have you drop by.

Pashang Salehi June 21, 2018 at 2:33 AM "He don't know me very well...do he?" I remember this line so well... Nicely done... Pashang Salehi June 22, 2018 at 2:28 AM You bet... Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2018 at 7:18 AM Thanks Pashang.

Maria Williams June 20, 2018 at 11:19 PM I sometimes wonder if we did the right thing letting our kids watch those cartoons, the Road Runner certainly seemed a bit disconcerting.Did we set a negative pattern? This is a kind of a malady of the modern world, unfortunately. Toddlers are generally engrossed by television cartoons, some of which do carry disturbing humor and violent action’s and messages. Your poem magnificently highlights the adverse mental programming that us humans are subliminally subjected to. A fave for me Rick, Bravo....Maria hugs Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2018 at 7:35 AM Personally I don’t think it did me any harm watching them. I feel much worse for what kids are watching today. Hugs Rick

Alexis Y. June 20, 2018 at 7:10 PM Wow! Richard, This is such a deep write that's filled with much wisdom. You took some familiar characters and wrote a good piece. Your last line summed it all just right. Excellent write :-) Alexis Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2018 at 7:41 AM Thanks Alexis.

Harry Horsman June 20, 2018 at 4:18 PM Oh, the potential for a song, folk or even rap, try the frankie and johnny theme, works so well.. Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2018 at 7:43 AM Thanks Harry.

Demetrios Trifiatis June 20, 2018 at 3:36 PM Your last verse summarizes the preceding delightful verses my friend, Richard! Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2018 at 7:44 AM Thanks Demetrios.

Anna Hopper June 20, 2018 at 2:53 PM Fantastical write! Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2018 at 7:47 AM Thanks Anna.

Nette Onclaud June 20, 2018 at 2:12 PM ohh my... this is funtastic in a giddy way, rich.. we are a cast of looney tunes; so creative of you to pen this!... huggs Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2018 at 7:47 AM Thanks Nette. :0)

Lyric Man June 20, 2018 at 1:43 PM Richard, a very clever write indeed. Filled with wit and wisdom. There is a bit of humor in your truth, but also sadness abides. You effectively capture both. Your pen, once again, does not disappoint!

Connie Marcum Wong June 20, 2018 at 1:04 PM An incredible provocative write Richard. Seeking peace in our chaotic world indeed takes us back to the nursery rhymes we learned as children. When research is done one comes to realize that many came from sorrows of the times....like Ring around the rosey. Excellent my friend! : ) xxoo Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2018 at 7:52 AM The history of Nursery rhymes is indeed interesting. I enjoyed this response to my piece.

Besma Riabi Dziri June 20, 2018 at 12:23 PM Cartoons have been dealing with every day life issues in a humourous and satirical way! It seems exaggerated or caricatured but it is actually a real rendition of our very life.. A profound fun, a joy to read. Thank you for sharing Richard. Stay safe and blessed. Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2018 at 7:52 AM Thanks Besma.

Kim Rodrigues June 20, 2018 at 8:41 AM Excellent write with a touch of humor and poignancy! Faving, Richard! Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2018 at 7:59 AM Thanks Kim, much appreciated.

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