Richard Lamoureux Poet Monorhyme

Not So Easy Rider

I wish to return to beauty
instead of the mundane
To marvel at rainbows
glistening in the rain

To feel melancholy 
Life’s mysteries to explain
Choo Choo engine progress
days chugging like a train

The mysteries of oceans
far deeper than my pain
Why do I live carelessly
while others have to strain

I was born out of love
yet love is hard to maintain
My spirit begs me to listen
why do I yield to my brain

Yet desire keeps growing
I pray it will not wane 
Life’s a horse to be ridden
I’ll cling tightly to its mane!

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Vladislav Raven December 18, 2019 at 4:22 AM Hi Richard, love the content of this write, hang on tight and enjoy the ride. A song that sings true, my friend. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Blessings....Mike. Richard Lamoureux December 18, 2019 at 8:58 AM Thanks my friend.

Elaine Perrin October 22, 2019 at 11:12 AM This is a fabulous poem Richard, I love the rhyme, the title and the way it made me feel :-) x Richard Lamoureux December 18, 2019 at 8:58 AM Thanks Elaine.

Kurt Ravidas June 27, 2019 at 12:57 PM This is a brilliant riding, Richard. Cling tight, the reader!) Richard Lamoureux June 27, 2019 at 1:57 PM Thanks Kurt.

Jennifer Proxenos April 19, 2019 at 11:29 AM Richard, we all try to hang on to the sure things in life, but good to think differently and separately sometimes. Great poem. Poetry hugs, Jennifer. Richard Lamoureux June 27, 2019 at 1:58 PM Thanks Jennifer. ;0)

Gershon Wolf April 12, 2019 at 5:14 PM This is so delightful and delicious, Richard. It's like whipped cream for the soul! Vunderbar! An absolute FAVe. Best wishes, Gershon Richard Lamoureux April 12, 2019 at 7:09 PM What a great comment. Thanks Gershon.

Andrea Dietrich April 10, 2019 at 4:55 PM wonderful poem. Love the metaphors like clinging to the mane of life! I love your sweet little rhyming poems like this one. Richard Lamoureux April 10, 2019 at 5:15 PM Thanks Andrea.

Linda Milgate March 27, 2019 at 4:49 PM I had to read this again after some time passed when I liked it then, but just had to read it again It is such a good poem.!! Agree that the title is great,

Ralph Sergi March 22, 2019 at 4:07 PM Hi Richard: I loved the title and I loved the poem.

Linda Milgate March 7, 2019 at 6:58 PM What a wonderful poem, and impressed with rhyme that works!!! Thank you was good to read today.

Richard Lamoureux March 7, 2019 at 5:23 PM Thanks to all for visiting, time has been busy and I haven’t been here very much. Blessing to each of my poetry soup friends.

Paul Callus March 7, 2019 at 8:31 AM Life can be fast and busy, so much so that many people never get to enjoy the simple things on offer. ~ Regards // paul

Peter Walsh February 23, 2019 at 8:20 PM Nice wrie Rich . . . haven't read any Lamoureux for a while lol

Joseph May February 14, 2019 at 10:12 PM Beautiful verse...best wishes

Linda Milgate February 11, 2019 at 9:06 PM Just as before wonderful well written poem. Love it, have not been in shape to be writing and reading until now, so glad that I always check up on your work. Excellent as usual.

M. L. Kiser February 9, 2019 at 2:18 PM ""Life’s a horse to be ridden I’ll cling tightly to its mane!" Yes and so true. Well done.

Laura Leiser January 27, 2019 at 10:42 PM Love the insight and thoughtfulness of your poem, Richard. Enjoyed this very much! :)

Nette Onclaud January 26, 2019 at 11:26 AM for what it's worth, enjoy the best of life's rides, and take a detour when needed, rich... engaging!...huggs

Vladislav Raven January 25, 2019 at 10:54 AM Hi Richard, such is the way of life, sometimes we spend too much time with the mundane to the detriment of all else. I take things nice and easy these days, taking in all I can. Another wonderful write Richard. I can relate to your words, leaves one with many thoughts. Have to fave my friend. Have a wonderful Friday. Your friend always....Mike.

David Byrne January 23, 2019 at 10:52 PM Riders on the storm! Richard Lamoureux January 24, 2019 at 7:59 AM Thanks for visiting.

Eileen Manassian January 22, 2019 at 12:01 PM Ahhhh...I wish to do the same. Lovely reflective piece. We sometimes get so caught up in the mundane... we forget to ride! I'vr been so so busy. No time to write... No muse...Thanks for the visit, dear. I'll try to write sometime next week. My daughter is still here. Richard Lamoureux January 24, 2019 at 7:59 AM My muse is also on vacation. ;0)

Charles Messina January 21, 2019 at 6:40 PM It is as hard to hold onto love, as it is to let it go. Like you said "life's mysteries to explain" Awesome write, Richard! Richard Lamoureux January 24, 2019 at 8:02 AM Thanks Charles.

CayCay Godwin January 21, 2019 at 3:01 AM Felt this in ways that grew with the poems development. So much was conveyed, you left me with layers of thought to sort thru in reaction to all this poem reveals and I believe I'll sort thru it with spirit. Provoking and admirable poem. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Richard Lamoureux January 21, 2019 at 8:55 AM Thanks Cay Cay.

M. L. Kiser January 17, 2019 at 1:19 PM It's a real bucking bronco! Well penned. Richard Lamoureux January 21, 2019 at 8:56 AM It sure is!

Tom Cunningham January 17, 2019 at 11:09 AM Life can be like that, now I'm retired I take my time and absorb natures wonders. Hope you're well Richard. Tom. Richard Lamoureux January 21, 2019 at 9:04 AM Thanks Tom, all is well thanks for asking.

Vijay Pandit January 17, 2019 at 7:28 AM A probing introspection..many can relate to the questions you ponder..the ride is never easy..well said, Richard. Richard Lamoureux January 21, 2019 at 9:04 AM Thanks Vijay.