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Memory Go Round

Memory Go Round

I’m on the Memory Go Round
Repeating every thought and sound
Yet no answer is found
Inside my brain I feel my heart pound
My clock tick talking
Because it’s too tightly wound
On this circular motion I’m bound

Yesterday today and tomorrow 
are bound together by sorrow
Up and down motion quicksand slow
Capitulation inside my brain
Questions to answers I’ll never know
The Memory Go Round horror show
Infusing my being head to toe
Each turn feels like another blow

Riding toy horses with maniacal eyes
Memories sickeningly familiar I despise
Reigns held tightly as I hold on with my thighs
Feeling the fear inside me sink and rise
I smile at distant pretty musical lies
while wondering if pretending is all that wise
Then with each rotation my inner child dies
And no one cares when he cries

It seems that familiar doesn’t provide rest
this Memory Go Round is my test 
Other’s crimes will never be confessed
on these funhouse images I’m obsessed 
Rotating from East back to West
Paint peeled and yellowed, wood splintered
I must get free, time to jump off and be blessed.

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M. L. Kiser September 12, 2018 at 5:11 AM Well-penned; you've described the aging memory, rather well. I can so identify with this poem. Richard Lamoureux September 13, 2018 at 8:41 PM Thanks for your visit.

Freddie Robinson Jr. July 26, 2018 at 12:02 PM Another modern Renaissance existential gem, Richard. You are a true Thinking Person's poet. This beaut made me really think. GREAT poem! Love and smiles. Richard Lamoureux July 26, 2018 at 3:17 PM What a nice thing to say. I endeavour to make complicated ideas simple. Thanks for the visit, soup mail and your latest poem.

Vladislav Raven July 19, 2018 at 9:36 AM Hi Richard, another deep, full, emotional write from your golden pen. You open your heart to the pain within this write. A wonderful metaphor used for your deep thoughts. Wherever your poetic journey takes us it is always an honour and a pleasure to read. Your poetry makes the reader feel my friend. Have a wonderful Thursday. Your friend always....Mike. Richard Lamoureux July 19, 2018 at 9:59 AM You are kind, thanks Mike.

Eileen Manassian July 16, 2018 at 10:46 AM Wow! I want you to break free...then again, it's from pain that beauty is born. This is an amazing poem, Richard. One feels the intensity of the ride...the pain...and the longing for healing. Hugs Richard Lamoureux July 16, 2018 at 11:38 AM Hugs back to you.

Brandy Nicole July 12, 2018 at 1:17 PM Even though humor is found in this, your thoughts touch the heart in many ways. For those that have memory loss, it is very sad. Yes, moments around the mind like to go around and around at times. Many emotions tangle around your words. ~ Brandy Richard Lamoureux July 12, 2018 at 2:08 PM Thanks for the visit Brandy. Drop by any time. ;0)

Nette Onclaud July 12, 2018 at 11:36 AM i get into this roller coaster of a mind's ride, rich... truly engaging piece!.. now, where was i going on this one?.. lol and huggs Richard Lamoureux July 12, 2018 at 1:14 PM It’s okay it will eventually bring you back to the exact same spot. Hugs Rick.

White Wolf July 11, 2018 at 1:28 AM I know you meant "too tightly wound". Lol, just the grammar nazi in me. You make this multi rhyming form look too easy, matey! A wonderful job, Richard. Richard Lamoureux July 11, 2018 at 8:08 AM Thanks, I corrected it. Much appreciated have a great day.

Faraz Ajmal July 10, 2018 at 7:54 AM What a lovely and interesting write it is, I am sure that everyone is being in that situation where they think of their whole life,believe me no matter how rich a person is, he too will have happy as well as sad moments, good as well as bad moments, that is how life is, sometime sweet, sometime saline, good luck and have a really nice day Richard Lamoureux July 10, 2018 at 8:35 AM Thanks Faraz, you as well.

Connie Marcum Wong July 9, 2018 at 7:12 PM A wonderfully creative piece that I can relate so well to Richard! I do believe continued reading keeps the mind sharp. : ) Richard Lamoureux July 10, 2018 at 12:06 AM Thanks Connie, your mind is Indeed sharp.

Tim Smith July 9, 2018 at 12:44 PM Many times we get stuck there and have a hard time getting off... wonderful metaphor Richard Richard Lamoureux July 10, 2018 at 12:07 AM Thanks Tim.

M. L. Kiser July 9, 2018 at 12:11 PM Been there...well penned poetry. Richard Lamoureux July 10, 2018 at 12:08 AM Thanks M.L. :0)

Kyle Kriticos July 9, 2018 at 10:55 AM I can identify with these feelings Richard and you wrapped them all together wonderfully. The level of creative introspection here is 10/10. I tell you we poor our hearts out in this site they need to start paying us! Xd Richard Lamoureux July 10, 2018 at 12:11 AM Ha ha, maybe they’ll provide free counciling services. Thanks for the visit.

Casarah Nance July 9, 2018 at 9:20 AM What a ride! This can mean so many things and a reader can find themselves as the subject of the piece. Brilliant descriptions and comparisons. hugs x Richard Lamoureux July 10, 2018 at 12:13 AM You are sweet, thanks Casarah. Hugs Rick.

Becca Teagan July 9, 2018 at 8:54 AM I love the creative way you express memories of the past. I love the image of the merry-go-round, with the pretty music playing in the distance, meanwhile you're clinging to the pony, riding out the fear. And the best is that final line, the one that offers hope. Well done, friend. Richard Lamoureux July 9, 2018 at 8:58 AM Hi Becca, I hope all, is well with you. Thanks for the visit. Hugs Rick.

Alexis Y. July 9, 2018 at 8:42 AM Wow! Richard, This is a deep verse. I'm going to read this again to get a better understanding. I see down below that you told Lyric Man that your website can give better insight to this well written piece. I'm my way:-) Alexis Richard Lamoureux July 9, 2018 at 8:45 AM Thanks Alexis, I appreciate you reading the piece and the comments.

Maria Williams July 9, 2018 at 3:47 AM Each of us has our own personal merry-go-round I feel. That part of our life where we just don’t feel as though we’re moving forward the way we should. Life going round in a circle, not allowing us to get off. A most interesting flow of thoughts Rick, intriguing.....Maria hugs Richard Lamoureux July 9, 2018 at 7:51 AM Thanks Maria for the visit and hug.

Arthur Vaso July 9, 2018 at 1:31 AM ah what poetry, this simply resonates with me! To say any more would be a confession! Richard Lamoureux July 9, 2018 at 8:58 AM Tell me more Arthur. I have my couch in a perfect spot looking out at the lake.

Lyric Man July 8, 2018 at 9:22 PM How many layers are really on this onion.. this one travels deep and wide, Richard! It's fascinating and I wish you had notes giving us some clues as to when and where the rabbit trail ends! Lyric Man July 9, 2018 at 10:24 AM I will visit your site before the setting sun rest this day! Richard Lamoureux July 8, 2018 at 10:51 PM If you go to my website www.wisedummypoet.com it has a link to my book. In it all is revealed. Thanks for the comment and visit.

Carole Duet July 8, 2018 at 6:53 PM What an interesting poem...yes, the Merry Go Round of Life can be daunting, boring, scary or happy, any and all of these. It's just up to us to control it as much as is possible. Richard Lamoureux July 8, 2018 at 10:52 PM Thanks Carole. :0)

Sunlite Wanter July 8, 2018 at 6:19 PM I think this poem is deeper than what it seems to be on the surface. I enjoyed it in any case. Richard Lamoureux July 9, 2018 at 7:51 AM Much appreciated.

Harry Horsman July 8, 2018 at 4:29 PM Oh, the Carousel of spinning yarns, delving in to the dark side,,Wonderful poetry though..Oh and has for form,,whats wrong with Rhyme?

Anne-Lise Andresen July 8, 2018 at 2:50 PM - Many feelings, Richard - It seems like what you've experienced has been bad for you, and you're trying to forget it while you're unable to get rid of it - We make it possible to put things behind us ... trying to avoid thinking about the bad experiences we want to forget about - We must forgive, to move on - A great poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit July 8, 2018 at 11:21 AM Deep in thoughts and message, your poem is enlightening. You expressed the essence well in your last line..Jump free, time to get off and be blessed..well done, Richard.

Jan Allison July 8, 2018 at 11:01 AM childhood memories can be so so painful Rick, brilliantly penned. Hugs Jan xx Richard Lamoureux July 8, 2018 at 11:10 AM Thanks for the visit and hug.

Joseph May July 8, 2018 at 10:54 AM Riding through memories that were supposed to be fun ..Nicely penned Richard Lamoureux July 8, 2018 at 11:06 AM For me adulthood has been way more fun than childhood. Fortunately My inner kid has reamerged.

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