Richard Lamoureux Poet Quatern

Missing

All those laughs I have been missing
Why is my life so serious?
A world wrapped, in so much happy
Should make my mind delirious 

I take myself too serious
All those laughs I have been missing
It seems too funny I'm immune
For those laughs my soul is wishing

A sense of humor hidden deep
It bubbles to the very top
All those laughs I have been missing
I laugh and laugh and can not stop

The years of laughter I saved up
On my funny bone they're kissing
I try and try and can not stop
All those laughs I have been missing


Inspired after reading Wayland Bunch's mistletoe Quatern.

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Just That Archaic Poet December 20, 2013 at 5:09 AM This reminds me so much of my own style; I enjoyed and appreciate this piece very much. It feels like something I would have written, also. Just absolutely loved this poem, Richard; kudos! Excellent work :) Richard Lamoureux December 20, 2013 at 7:59 AM Thanks Chan. This was my first tome trying this form.

Monterey Sirak December 17, 2013 at 8:03 AM Yes, laughter lightens the heart. Shines a little light into the dark places. Richard Lamoureux December 17, 2013 at 9:05 AM ;0)

Eileen Manassian December 14, 2013 at 6:37 AM Hope laughter follows your every step in life Richard Lamoureux December 14, 2013 at 7:08 AM Thanks.;0)

Carrie Richards December 13, 2013 at 6:45 PM Hearing you on Drakes show, makes me know that you have a smile for those who brighten your life......and laughter to share as well...... The world needs more happiness.......more now, than ever before. :) Richard Lamoureux December 13, 2013 at 8:53 PM I very much enjoy laughter. There is little in life that should be taken to seriously. Thanks for listening to the show and for your always thoughtful comments.

Charmaine Chircop December 13, 2013 at 4:32 PM Laughter is the best medicine Richard.Wishing you a life full of tickles : ) Richard Lamoureux December 13, 2013 at 8:54 PM Can you write me a prescription? Tickling sounds like a lot of fun.

Yanny Widjanarko December 13, 2013 at 3:08 PM Good afternoon Rick! How are you? Hopefully you don't really missed your laughters :), nice poem and start your day with smile, will you? :D wishing you a great day there :D hug, Yanny Richard Lamoureux December 13, 2013 at 3:52 PM No my laughter is very much in tact. Thankyou for spreading some of your sunshine my way Yanny. Hugs back to you.

Joseph Sergi December 13, 2013 at 12:45 PM Laughter is the best medicine after all. Nice poem Richard Richard Lamoureux December 13, 2013 at 3:51 PM Thanks Joseph.

The Situation December 13, 2013 at 12:45 PM last night was boring. i had no one to make laugh. but the night before i was the star attraction. laughter is the best. and i found your "d" playing out in the parking lot. it should change that shoul into should. at first i thought it was sheol which i'm sure is not what you ment. Richard Lamoureux December 13, 2013 at 3:50 PM Thanks I made the change.

Wayland Bunch December 13, 2013 at 11:54 AM You are spot on, and A very good poem as well. I ended up liking this form, but actually found it very hard at first. I don't remember, sometimes I forgot how to count syllables haha, or think I forgot that it had to be eight, but a great repetitive form. I soon wish to revisit the Terzanelle, a form you interested me with.

Wayland Bunch December 13, 2013 at 11:53 AM (cont) The good think is that it doesn't require rhyme at all, but of course I've said I find that boring lol. If you're not gonna rhyme, free verse it is haha, or another one of those hundred forms that don't require rhyme, but free verse means I can just write any old thing. Thanks for your comments and replies, yes my suggestions were offered in humor and you definitely didn't need them. Great work here.

Poet Tacito December 13, 2013 at 11:25 AM Belly laughs, as stated below, are the only "ab workouts" I'll ever need. Very, very well stated! Richard Lamoureux December 13, 2013 at 3:50 PM With the size of my belly I get an excellent workout when I laugh.

Painted Hunter December 13, 2013 at 9:57 AM There's nothing like pure genuine laughter. Am I right? Great poem, Richard. Richard Lamoureux December 13, 2013 at 10:33 AM Thanks Caleb, I do so enjoyable good belly laugh.