Richard Lamoureux Poet Quatrain

Never Always Sometimes

I never always truly sometimes
Wish I could be just like you
Better than not just good enough
One of the rare unlucky few

To be calm cool and uncollected
To be at the bottom of the perceptual top
Bopping to the sound of a dyslexic drummer
Whetting appetites I just cannot stop

To be imprisoned in the prison of freedom
Doing those things I shouldn't want to do
Left right forward back at the beginning 
Like a child size adult version of you

I never always truly sometimes 
Wish I could be the only one me
A little eccentric somewhat normal
Wondering towards who I wish to be

For nothing is everything I wanted
Now everything is nothing worthwhile
I live in the moment of forever
Trying to turn back a broken fixed dial!

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Funom Makama March 15, 2016 at 12:37 PM The accolade this piece deserves is a glory that stands in its own class. Great write friend and please continue to share your magnificent piece

Reason A. Poteet February 23, 2016 at 5:56 AM Congratulations! Great play on words and I love the rhythm in that repeated line.

Timothy Hicks February 22, 2016 at 4:53 PM The power of paradox ... how you bright it out. For the emotions not easily explained, and though illogically worded, we can't help but nod, "Yup ... that about sums it up!" ... "For nothing is everything I wanted now everything is nothing worthwhile" ... a bit of a mouthful, but nonetheless excellent.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 22, 2016 at 4:12 AM Superb take on the theme n wonderful write n win.. big congrats Richard. Richard Lamoureux February 22, 2016 at 9:59 AM Thanks Upma.

Susan Gentry February 22, 2016 at 12:23 AM Congratulations on this win! Excellent answer to the theme. An amazing write. Richard Lamoureux February 22, 2016 at 9:59 AM Thanks SuZ, hugs Rick.

John Lawless February 21, 2016 at 10:15 PM This is a rollicking romp of biting wordplay and nostalgic nuance Richard. Every line appears to be the reflection of a mirror in a mirror. Thanks for participating in the contest. Richard Lamoureux February 22, 2016 at 10:00 AM Thanks for choosing my poem.

Poet Destroyer A February 21, 2016 at 10:06 PM Richard, congrats on your "NEVER - ALWAYS - SOMETIMES" win. ~LINDA~ Richard Lamoureux February 22, 2016 at 12:52 PM Thanks Linda. Richard Lamoureux February 22, 2016 at 10:00 AM Thanks Linda.

Eileen Manassian February 21, 2016 at 11:25 AM I don't know how you can even think of words in this unlikely combinations, Richard. I know I can't. It shows you have a brilliant mind...you are just perfect the way you are!!! Amazing write. I thought I had read this one...but I was wrong! Hugs Richard Lamoureux February 21, 2016 at 11:29 AM Hugs back to you Eileen. Richard Lamoureux February 21, 2016 at 11:28 AM Thanks Aqua!

Sandra Adams February 20, 2016 at 10:51 AM i never write in beauty such as this, though sometimes i wish i could, i always admire your words....you did a wonderful job with this one :) Richard Lamoureux February 21, 2016 at 7:49 AM You are kind however you underestimate the strength of your ow writing.

Harry Horsman February 19, 2016 at 9:19 AM A labyrinth of a complex mind,,, Richard Lamoureux February 19, 2016 at 10:27 AM Thanks Harry!:0)

Ralph Sergi February 19, 2016 at 9:01 AM Hi Rick: I am definitely in awe of this indecisive poem. Great Job! Richard Lamoureux February 19, 2016 at 9:08 AM Thanks Ralph, it was a fun one to write.

Andrea Dietrich February 18, 2016 at 6:32 PM wow, Richard. I would say you NAILED this one. WELL DONE Richard Lamoureux February 18, 2016 at 7:03 PM Thanks Andrea.

John Hamilton February 18, 2016 at 2:41 PM Reminds me of a combination nursery rhyme/jigsaw puzzle seems simple but makes you think. Hey Richard I would like to see your entry for my loveliness contest you would do great! Richard Lamoureux February 18, 2016 at 7:04 PM I'll check it out John. Thanks for the visit.

Trevor Mcleod February 18, 2016 at 1:52 PM Excellent Richard. The rhythms are fantastic. Well put together. Richard Lamoureux February 18, 2016 at 7:05 PM Thanks Trevor.

Beautiful Scars February 18, 2016 at 12:51 PM Richard, I love the repeated verses, it adds more meaningful effect..well done -luloo Richard Lamoureux February 18, 2016 at 7:05 PM Thanks Luloo.

Nette Onclaud February 18, 2016 at 12:43 PM i like the roller-coaster effect of your write, rich.. very imaginative and still creating a whole thought!..huggs Richard Lamoureux February 18, 2016 at 7:06 PM This one kinda wrote itself.

Tim Smith February 18, 2016 at 11:30 AM Many twists from bottom on top and vice-versa...good luck Richard Lamoureux February 18, 2016 at 12:14 PM Thanks Tim, just having a bit of fun.

Susan Gentry February 18, 2016 at 10:32 AM So clever! I really like how you did this! Richard Lamoureux February 18, 2016 at 12:15 PM Thanks Susan.

Charmaine Chircop February 18, 2016 at 9:57 AM Nothing is always what we want ,and what we want is manytimes all that We shouldnt have.Love ythis clever post Richard. Richard Lamoureux February 18, 2016 at 12:15 PM Thanks Charmaine. Hugs Rick.

Paul Callus February 18, 2016 at 8:44 AM I like the way you rotate this creative poem, Richard...a rollercoaster type effect that is tricky to ride on. Wants...wishes...expectations...tastes and much more...#7 ~ Regards // paul Richard Lamoureux February 18, 2016 at 12:17 PM Thanks Paul, your visit brings a smile.