Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Me and Us

I live in the land of me and us
Here we look out for number one
Self care
Holidays
New cars
Big house
Travel the world
Finest meals
Satisfying our every need
Self help books to read

It's all about me and us
Self congratulation
Poor me
How do I feel
Is my life good enough
Do I need more stuff
Was my childhood too rough
Let's talk about me and us

The rest of the world is them
They don't have it right
They need to see me and us's light
Don't we shine so bright
Beacons in the night

We keep playing the same song
Thinking the world is singing along
In the end we have it wrong
Lives of sad desperation
Lacking contemplation
Blocked with constipation
Where is the inspiration

I wish to move 
Join the world  of yours and others
A place where we are all brothers
The focus away from me
There is so much more to see
I'm one branch on a larger tree

In the land of me and us

I was never free

I was just me

Empty

Me me me

That's not who I wish to be

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Timothy Hicks May 31, 2013 at 2:17 PM Concerning your comment on Tell Me oh Wise One... thanks for clearing that up! You know me... I, at times, read into things too much... lol! Richard Lamoureux May 31, 2013 at 6:11 PM You are tops in my book, nothing for you to read into my comments.

Caleah Buil May 31, 2013 at 11:59 AM Wow, so true. Sometimes it gets lonely just being "me" Company and the love of others is important as well. Especially family. Beautifully written. :) Richard Lamoureux May 31, 2013 at 6:11 PM Thanks Caleah

Abdulhafeez Oyewole May 31, 2013 at 11:15 AM This is an outstanding poem Richard. It's not an overstatement that you never disappoint. You're a gem that is very sensitive to his environment and poetically dynamic. I hope you will forgive me for not being frequent on your work. Well done. AO Richard Lamoureux May 31, 2013 at 6:14 PM No forgiveness required, there are many talented writers to enjoy here. I am honored by your many kind visits and thoughtful comments. I too wish there was more time to get to visit all the wonderful people I have connected with here.

Suzanne Delaney May 31, 2013 at 10:59 AM So glad I stopped by today. This is such a wise poem. The world would be a better place If more were this way. SuZ Richard Lamoureux May 31, 2013 at 6:15 PM Thanks Suzanne, you have made me smile.

Colleen Bono May 31, 2013 at 8:58 AM What?No new ones yet today.Your slipping.take care Richard Lamoureux May 31, 2013 at 6:17 PM Busy day today. I will see what my brain comes up with.

Andrea Dietrich May 30, 2013 at 3:15 PM wow, you created a really great poem here. I know sometimes it sure does sound like it's all about ourselves. I think we are all just kind of programmed to be that way and I love something like this that jolts us into the reality of how we need to be behaving. Richard Lamoureux May 30, 2013 at 5:08 PM We are all works in progress. Thanks for commenting.

Timothy Hicks May 30, 2013 at 10:24 AM I was going to say, "Happy I inspired you somewhat"... but then again that would divert the attention to ME... lol. This has so much truth in it! It's a much more noble cause to live for others instead of yourself... if it's all about YOU then when you go little will know you were ever there at all... it's one of the greatest joys in life to see someone appreciate some little thing you said to them, some little thing you did for them... You never disappoint, my friend! Richard Lamoureux May 30, 2013 at 5:09 PM Ha ha, good point Tim. I do appreciate the inspiration.

Painted Hunter May 30, 2013 at 10:08 AM Howdy Richard. So true! To be so small it seems that we think everything revolves around us...me and us...love that. Great piece! And thank you for your inspiring comments on my poem...that means a lot coming from you....Caleb Richard Lamoureux May 30, 2013 at 5:10 PM Your most welcome Caleb. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

Colleen Bono May 30, 2013 at 9:13 AM Everyday I look forward to coming and seeing what you created today.You never disappoint me.Take care Colleen Bono May 30, 2013 at 9:48 PM good at least I know I am doing something right Richard Lamoureux May 30, 2013 at 9:16 AM Aww thanks Colleen, you have made my day.

Heather Ober May 30, 2013 at 8:39 AM This. Is. AMAZING! That fourth stanza is pure gold, my friend! As always, your poetry is so fresh and insightful. Richard Lamoureux May 30, 2013 at 8:55 AM Thanks Heather, you have brought a smile tomy face.

Eileen Manassian May 30, 2013 at 7:55 AM Sounds like a lovely place to move to, Richard! :) Meet you there.... Richard Lamoureux May 30, 2013 at 8:06 AM Sounds good!