Richard Lamoureux Poet Couplet

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 May 6, 2015 at 1:56 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 May 7, 2015 at 12:13 AM Thanks James.

Brian Baumgarn May 1, 2015 at 5:36 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 May 4, 2015 at 2:42 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 May 1, 2015 at 7:41 AM Ha ha, thanks.

Constance La France April 27, 2015 at 1:55 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 April 28, 2015 at 7:14 AM My family started off as Dairy Farmers just outside of Ottawa. Great city, I love Sparx street.

Emile Pinet April 27, 2015 at 1:04 PM A touching, gentle, and poetic look at what we were and what we strive to be. Richard Lamoureux April 28, 2015 at 7:15 AM Thanks Emile.

Eileen Manassian April 27, 2015 at 11:58 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 April 28, 2015 at 7:16 AM You have a child like honesty that is refreshing Eileen.

Robert Lindley April 26, 2015 at 8:06 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 April 27, 2015 at 7:12 AM Kids are great, they let us be young again. Thanks for commenting Robert.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri April 26, 2015 at 4:26 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 April 26, 2015 at 7:12 AM Thanks for your thoughtful comment.

Arthur Vaso April 25, 2015 at 10:55 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 April 26, 2015 at 7:15 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 April 25, 2015 at 6:46 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 April 25, 2015 at 6:52 PM That is what life should be about Richard - sounds like you have the right balance:-) Hugs Jan xx Richard Lamoureux April 25, 2015 at 6:50 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.