Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

No More Crackers

I get up
Tired of being lonely
I will no longer feel worthless
I will wash the grime from my face
Watch as I pave over my gutters
You will no longer see me curled up on a street corner
See me shed my parrot's clothing
Polly has had enough crackers
Hear me pound on my chest
I will be heard

My mind a trancendent perch
A place for eagles to rest
High above the tidy 
Beyond insignificant drudgery
Apotheosis embodied within my lines
Words snatched from elongated yesterdays

I shed dreams not worthy of manifestation
Riches that never satiated
Screams that fell on severed ears
The man Slumped in the corner
Turns to dust
Scattered by the winds of change
He was
He never could be
Me

I originally titled the poem "I Get Up" I was inspired by a talented 
young poet named Stephen Kearn after reading his poem "I Sit".

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Freddie Robinson Jr. January 18, 2017 at 5:10 PM Very liberating poetry, Richard. I love the title and the mere force of saying these two words ... No more! This spirit of defiance is what lifts downtrodden souls. A wonderful testament to seek positive change. Great write. Love and peace to you. Richard Lamoureux January 18, 2017 at 8:04 PM Thanks my poetic brother. Your words bolster my spirit!

Robert Rogers January 27, 2014 at 11:12 AM Hey RL, was that you, I borrowed a cracker from, a while back as we slept on the warm floor in "Grand Central Station"?...no smiles! :-( Thank goodness, for a nice warm home now, huh?! Great Write...took me back! Robert Richard Lamoureux January 27, 2014 at 1:14 PM Nope but if you came through Kelowna I may have cut your hair. Glad to hear life has turned around for you. Thanks for all your kind comments today.

Monterey Sirak January 24, 2014 at 7:58 AM This is a fantastic statement, a declaration of freedom, that society will no longer dole out treats to keep your dreams and responses in line. Stomp on the crackers and pave yourself a new road! Richard Lamoureux January 24, 2014 at 8:17 AM I agree!

Poet Tacito January 21, 2014 at 12:26 AM Incredibly done. Such elegant declarations established here. "I shed dreams not worthy of manifestation"...indeed! Damn! I won't look at crackers the same...ever. Richard Lamoureux January 21, 2014 at 8:27 AM It was a good night of comments, a double Damn! Thanks for commenting on my two poems.

Roger Horsch January 20, 2014 at 11:54 AM You always seem to amaze me with such wonderful poetry Richard, and this is one of them.....Roger Richard Lamoureux January 20, 2014 at 11:57 AM You are very Kind Roger. Thanks again.

Matthew Anish January 19, 2014 at 9:57 AM Interesting - if a little enigmatic. Are you comparing yourself to a parrot? Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish Richard Lamoureux January 19, 2014 at 10:28 AM Yes in our society often people are programmed to be a certain way. A parrots clothes are colorful and appear to be individual yet it is expected that we all say and do the same thing. You might like the poem I wrote this morning, it takes this idea a few steps forward.

Sarai Virden January 19, 2014 at 6:05 AM Richard, this was an absolute delight to savor. Beautifully written... A masterpiece! Richard Lamoureux January 19, 2014 at 8:38 AM Hi Sarai, so glad you enjoyed it.

Connie Marcum Wong January 19, 2014 at 2:00 AM These lines reeled me in with amusement of where you were taking me. I love how it ended. 'Scattered by the winds of change'. Brilliant writing my friend. Richard Lamoureux January 19, 2014 at 8:38 AM What a nice comment Connie.

Cherl Dunn January 18, 2014 at 7:07 PM ABSOLUTELY THE LAST LINES, GREAT GREAT WORDS IT IS A HAUNTING WRITE BEAUTIFUL MY FELLOW SOUPER. AND THANKS FOR THE CONGRADS. CHERI Richard Lamoureux January 18, 2014 at 7:50 PM Hi Cheri, thanks.

Ken Carroll January 18, 2014 at 1:47 PM Hi Richard, Awesome write bro..Good stuff.. Ken Richard Lamoureux January 18, 2014 at 3:20 PM Thanks Ken, much appreciated.

Eileen Manassian January 18, 2014 at 12:46 PM The last two lines.........just are a wonderful climax to this poem, Richard. Be heard......speak out.....we are listening......... Richard Lamoureux January 18, 2014 at 3:20 PM Thanks Eileen! That is nice to know.

Weston Gregory January 17, 2014 at 8:52 PM interesting piece...its worth to be liberated from drudgery... nice write Richard Lamoureux January 18, 2014 at 8:16 AM Thanks for your visit Weston.

Maggie Mae Mcafee January 17, 2014 at 8:45 PM Very captivating!! Lovely write...Hugs, Maggie Mae

Deb Wilson January 17, 2014 at 8:06 PM Some sadness here and wishes for fulfillment from within..love,Deb

Shadow Hamilton January 17, 2014 at 7:07 PM I like the current title Rick great pen Shadow x smile hug Richard Lamoureux January 17, 2014 at 7:28 PM Thanks Shadow.

Jiril Clemons January 17, 2014 at 7:02 PM Great poem, Richard. Deeply expresses imagery, amazing scenery that was set in this piece. Enjoyable overall. Thank you, for ALL your comments on my poetry. Richard Lamoureux January 17, 2014 at 7:29 PM Thanks Jiril, drop by any time. Have a good evening.