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No Adult About It For Adult Contest

All my life I've been a grown up Missing out on being a happy pup Responsibilities beyond my years Tired from wiping away other's tears So now I embrace my sillier side With my inner child I choose to confide I've found him to be the best part of me With his big blue eyes I can clearly see Now I search for happy in other's eyes laughing adult children are truly wise For in the end we have no one to blame If we choose boring and a life that's tame Choose serious or embrace inner child Try being mixed up and just a bit wild Don't let yourself take the magic away Learn about yourself by learning to play! Thanks F.J. for causing me to contemplate! "The True Meaning of Being an Adult"Contest. Written April 25th 2015.

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James Fraser

Date: 5/6/2015 1:56:00 PM

All though life, we still have that modicum of being a child. It's how childish we be at whatever age. Fine poetry Richard, nice, James :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/7/2015 12:13:00 AM

Thanks James.

Brian Baumgarn

Date: 5/1/2015 5:36:00 AM

Thanks for reminding me that this website helps me keep a childish attitude toward all that goes on about me. Great write!

Brian Baumgarn
Date: 5/4/2015 2:42:00 AM

In the end, Richard, embracing the 'sillier' and childlike side of life is what's best. We develop a softer heart towards the world, other people and ourselves. I am glad I revisited this tonite when coming to work!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/1/2015 7:41:00 AM

Ha ha, thanks.

Constance La France

Date: 4/27/2015 1:55:00 PM

Richard, you have captured the theme of the contest well, best of luck with this poem, 7, and thanks for visiting my poem a day . . . yes I am from Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, I am a nurse in LTC in a palliative care unit

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/28/2015 7:14:00 AM

My family started off as Dairy Farmers just outside of Ottawa. Great city, I love Sparx street.

Emile Pinet

Date: 4/27/2015 1:04:00 PM

A touching, gentle, and poetic look at what we were and what we strive to be.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/28/2015 7:15:00 AM

Thanks Emile.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 4/27/2015 11:58:00 AM

You are amazing, Richard. :) I can so relate to this write. I'm like that. That last stanza...me all the way. Good luck in the contest. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/28/2015 7:16:00 AM

You have a child like honesty that is refreshing Eileen.

Robert Lindley

Date: 4/26/2015 8:06:00 AM

My friend you nailed it! Nothing wrong with having fun and being a kid again from time to time. I do exactly that with my 8 year old son every day. Love the poem and a7.. Good luck in the contest, great write!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/27/2015 7:12:00 AM

Kids are great, they let us be young again. Thanks for commenting Robert.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 4/26/2015 4:26:00 AM

Oh wow! I too cannot get rid of the child in me and I enjoy being childlish even though I've been known to say some mature serious wise tings as Im a researcher too. I enjoyd this fabulous rhyming poem, hearty happy go lucky in a sweet way., as u deserve to bring out the playful child in u esp since it didnt have chance in childhood. Kudos! Nice to read u again.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/26/2015 7:12:00 AM

Thanks for your thoughtful comment.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 4/25/2015 10:55:00 PM

Bang on, if you cant smile, laugh and have fun, well all the rest isn't worth it! And one can do all this accomplishing serious goals!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/26/2015 7:15:00 AM

I agree "Dark One" what a dreary life it would be without the laughter and smiles. You have gifted me with many.

Jan Allison

Date: 4/25/2015 6:46:00 PM

wise words indeed Richard - we all have the inner child inside and need the chance to play and let go of the responsibilities once in a while - I see children at school who act as carers for their parents - children forced to grow up so so quickly who miss out on so many child hood experiences:-( hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 4/25/2015 6:52:00 PM

That is what life should be about Richard - sounds like you have the right balance:-) Hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/25/2015 6:50:00 PM

That was both me and my wife, now we enjoy the freedom that comes from not taking ourselves to seriously. My son said to mary when he was about 12 that I have a lot of kid in me. I can't think of a better compliment.