Richard Lamoureux Poet Lyric

My Favorite Mistake

Not complaining, choosing  to flow with the breeze
Not complaining, finding true thanks on my knees
Not complaining, no one promised me easy
Not complaining, grooving on a white daisy

I see you seeking cellular validation
A selfie world that's your own fabrication
Your mind is spinning, hope is on vacation
Will you find salvation?

Not complaining, content to just pretend along
Not complaining, disfunction blending with my song
No complaining , unsettled games we both play
Not complaining, a price I’m willing to pay

I'm thinking somewhere in a different time
We will find truth, without popped pills with wine
I'm praying at the the end of the line
you might be mine

Not complaining, tripping with you at midnight
Not complaining, bathing in your gorgeous light
Not complaining, you are amazing to me
Not complaining, if you're the last one I see

Riding on my Banana seat
Bike wheels spinning to the beat
I loved you being close to me
feeling so free

Not complaining, when you hitch hiked away
Not complaining, I did know you wouldn't stay
Not complaining, choosing to flow with the breeze 
Not complaining, finding true thanks on my knees

Not complaining, even though my heart’s breaking
Not complaining, you're the mistake I keep making!

For John Hamilton's End of The Line contest

December 12th 2017

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Harshita Chaudhary November 9, 2018 at 7:20 AM Good write!

Vladislav Raven October 31, 2018 at 11:48 AM Hi Richard, Love the Lyric my friend. Has the beat, has the rhyme, love the content. I have always said that you have your own unique style of putting your poetry across. There is always something of interest to keep the reader within your piece. I love the content of this excellent lyric. Has to be a fave. Have a wonderful Wednesday. your friend always....Mike.

Muhammad Imtiaz February 25, 2018 at 1:12 AM HI Richard whichever poem of you i read it has unique tone. all your poems are a source of guide line for a learning person like me. regarding this poem in your last lines you put all in a Nutshell...........and my favorite also like Maria said Richard Lamoureux April 18, 2018 at 7:39 AM Sorry I missed this thoughtful comment.

Maria Williams February 11, 2018 at 4:39 PM 'Not complaining, even though my heart’s breaking Not complaining, you're the mistake I keep making' Wow, poetry in those two lines. Love it all Richard but those two lines are my favourites. So true to life. Congrats on your excellent win....Maria

Melissa Tracy January 25, 2018 at 12:43 PM Congrats on your win! Very captivating! I enjoyed it! Best wishes!

Jai Bankson January 12, 2018 at 9:32 PM Wow...miss your work!!!

Nathan D. December 25, 2017 at 3:22 PM That is awesome Richard Lamoureux December 27, 2017 at 10:00 AM Thanks Nathan.

Len Gasun December 25, 2017 at 7:57 AM No wonder why this piece won! Congratulations my dear poetic friend, Sir Rich. Thank you so much for sharing and once again, Merry, Merry Christmas to you and your family, too. Hugs. God bless. Richard Lamoureux December 25, 2017 at 8:07 AM Thanks Galen, I hope you and those who are important to you are able to be together with you today.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 24, 2017 at 3:47 PM Back with muchos congratulations, and Merry Christmas wishes my friend :) xomo! Richard Lamoureux December 25, 2017 at 8:09 AM Thanks Maureen, I hope you are having an amazing day.

Subimal Sinha-Roy December 24, 2017 at 12:25 AM Congratulations, Richard on your great win with a beautiful lyric. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Richard Lamoureux December 24, 2017 at 8:11 AM Thanks Subimal.

Andrea Dietrich December 23, 2017 at 7:16 PM Richard, your song is quite unique. and I sure enjoyed the reference to banana seat bike. I have not sat on mine since I was a teen! Loved the lines about hitch hiking away and those last two lines. "you're the mistake I keep making" that is an AWESOME ending! Richard Lamoureux December 24, 2017 at 8:13 AM I’m pleased you enjoyed it Andrea.

Joseph May December 23, 2017 at 5:31 PM Very nice lyrics, Congrats on your win Richard Lamoureux December 24, 2017 at 8:14 AM Thanks Joseph.

Vijay Pandit December 23, 2017 at 5:07 PM Back with congrats Richard on a well deserved top win. Richard Lamoureux December 24, 2017 at 8:14 AM Thanks Vijay.

John Hamilton December 23, 2017 at 4:20 PM Thanks Rick for this quality entry, see lyrics aren't that hard eh! Congrats on a great 2nd place win! Richard Lamoureux December 23, 2017 at 4:57 PM Thanks for the placement John, much appreciated.

CayCay Godwin December 19, 2017 at 7:51 AM YOU KICKED ^&^*% with this write! Puts mine to shame, this rocks and it is rock n roll. You got your jam on dude, really, really impressed! Just sooooo good. All the best ... CayCay Richard Lamoureux December 19, 2017 at 8:51 AM Thanks Cay Cay, this was a fun one to write. I rewrote this one about ten times to get to this point.

Scott Thirtyseven December 17, 2017 at 6:29 AM Nice words mate. Your writing is delicate, how you maintain hope, while living with such regret, and manage to get that across. Wonderful poem, best of luck in the contest. Richard Lamoureux December 19, 2017 at 8:52 AM Thanks Scott for the great comment.

Unfamiliar Flower December 16, 2017 at 1:01 PM So great! there is sadness but the acceptance of it at the same time!! great piece.. well written Richard Lamoureux December 19, 2017 at 8:53 AM Thanks Antonia, l’m pleased by your response.

Rhoda Tripp December 16, 2017 at 8:55 AM This is a beautifully sentimental write, albeit a sad one. You'll do well in the contest. Richard Lamoureux December 19, 2017 at 8:54 AM Thanks Rhoda, I hope it does well.

Sunlite Wanter December 15, 2017 at 7:04 PM I feel tears, Richard! I didn't realize where you were taking us until about the middle. Loved it. Richard Lamoureux December 19, 2017 at 8:55 AM I’m glad it isn’t predictable.

Andrea Dietrich December 14, 2017 at 8:14 PM Richard you did a really great job of this one. WOw. I had finally heard the song last week but have yet to sit down and really put my mind to it. YOU DID it though and you nailed it!! Richard Lamoureux December 15, 2017 at 12:21 AM Thanks Andrea, it wasn’t an easy task. I appreciate the vote of confidence.

Eileen Manassian December 14, 2017 at 12:22 PM Good one, Richard. I want to write lyrics, but...I haven't quite found something that moves me. :) check out my answer to your comment on my collab poem. Hugs Richard Lamoureux December 14, 2017 at 1:24 PM On my way.

Silent One December 13, 2017 at 1:11 PM Are you going to get out your guitar and start singing? Nice lyrics.. Richard Lamoureux December 14, 2017 at 12:54 AM Thanks Silent. ;0)

Jlf Jlf December 13, 2017 at 2:45 AM This is a beautiful message, however sends me the opposite message in the line that it says I am the mistake you keep making....so I sit here quietly only wishing best for you. Richard Lamoureux December 13, 2017 at 7:33 AM Interesting perspective JLF. Thanks for reading a few of my pieces

Vijay Pandit December 12, 2017 at 5:44 PM You wrote it well Richard--good rhythm and rhyme--best for a win. Richard Lamoureux December 12, 2017 at 6:18 PM Thanks Vijay.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 12, 2017 at 5:03 PM Oh that last line sums it up so fantastically! :) xomo! Richard Lamoureux December 12, 2017 at 6:18 PM Thanks Maureen.