Richard Lamoureux Poet Rhyme

Nothing To Write About

I would like to talk about "nothing"
It is a most peculiar word
I have heard it used so often
The way it's used  is often absurd 
I'm told there's "nothing" to worry about
Yet I worry about "nothing" for days
I try to stop worrying about "nothing"
and why "nothing" inside my head ever stays

There isn't another word for "nothing"
With "nothing" only "nothing" can compare
When a woman speaks about all her clothing
How is it possible she has "nothing" to wear
When she tells me I'm "nothing" short of amazing
What in the world does that "nothing" mean
If that "nothing" is really something
If I look will that "nothing" be seen

We are told that everything comes from "nothing"
A "nothing" theory that lacks evidence
A Big Bang and a boom from a "nothing"
If an explosion is something  
Is that why "nothing" makes sense
So if "nothing" in the end becomes "something
Then "nothing" is "nothing" at all
Just a word that causes confusion 
 "nothing" can be big or quite small

If "nothing" can separate us from God's love
Please keep "nothing" away from me
For if I settle for "nothing"
It will separate me from eternity
So you can see why "nothing" is a problem
I am "nothing" if I can't be me
"Nothing" in the end is perplexing
For "nothing" is a mystery!

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John Hamilton November 22, 2015 at 10:07 PM This is a great write Richard, I love poems with meaning, this is one of the best I've read about nothing. You like to play with words right? check out my wearing designer genes, it's kinda funny. Great as always. JDH Richard Lamoureux November 23, 2015 at 9:06 AM On my way to check it out.

Iris E. Sankey- Lewis November 21, 2015 at 11:39 AM Outstanding poem. You have me thinking, what wonderful poet you are. Thanks for sharing something of a gem. Peace and blessings. Richard Lamoureux November 23, 2015 at 9:06 AM You are kind.

Arthur Vaso November 20, 2015 at 8:39 PM This nothing other than a brilliant brilliant poem! I read it a few times with a big smile, enjoying the verses. I never seem to be able to meet these women with "nothing" to wear, cause I am always on the lookout for them! A7, and a favorite for sure! Richard Lamoureux November 23, 2015 at 9:06 AM Thanks Arthur.

Ayesha Karim November 18, 2015 at 7:35 PM Very interesting poem. This is unique subject matter too! Richard Lamoureux November 19, 2015 at 11:21 AM Thanks Ayesha.

Cecilia Macfarlane November 2, 2015 at 9:17 PM This write rocks Richard....intriguing, clever and so entertaining! Make me grin! Hugs Richard Lamoureux November 14, 2015 at 7:06 PM Glad to make you smile. Thanks for visiting. Sorry I missed your visit somehow.

Charmaine Chircop October 30, 2015 at 10:03 AM I love everything about this poem. Richard : ) Richard Lamoureux October 30, 2015 at 10:11 AM Thanks Charmaine.;0)

Funom Makama October 30, 2015 at 8:04 AM STRAIGHT TO MY FAV LIST....... splendid``` great``` beautiful``` awesome and well expressed. As always, beautiful lines from a creative mind. Definitely a 7

Glory Winzer October 29, 2015 at 10:56 AM You have captured the literary essence of nothing and exploited its every flaw!! Amazing write. 7 Richard Lamoureux October 29, 2015 at 1:50 PM Thanks Glory, you have the perfect name for a poet!

Michael Tor October 28, 2015 at 7:18 AM This write is much to do about nothing. lol. I think this was cleverly done. Thanks Richard for sharing. Richard Lamoureux October 28, 2015 at 8:17 AM Thanks again Michael.

CayCay Godwin October 27, 2015 at 11:22 AM I'm so lost right now, looking for the comment I left you about loving this poem and I found nothing. I wrote nothing - I said something to someone, maybe aloud to someone here. I must have read your nothing. Anyway, if someone could write music, I think certain artists would love to sing this. So clever ... CayCay (Joe Walch - is he alive?) (what did you do with my previous comment? surely, I am not the problem.) Richard Lamoureux October 28, 2015 at 8:18 AM I enjoyed this clever response Cay Cay. Thanks for the visit.

Rainbow Promise October 27, 2015 at 8:42 AM A 7. "Nothing"is really hard to define, for when one says we're "nothing", our parents did begin with something!?? A very creative write about "nothing". Richard Lamoureux October 27, 2015 at 9:08 AM Thanks Rainbow!

Monterey Sirak October 27, 2015 at 7:15 AM A creative play on words with gems of wisdom woven throughout. Another masterpiece from you! Richard Lamoureux October 27, 2015 at 7:52 AM You are sweet Monterey.

Dalia Shahein October 26, 2015 at 3:19 PM Wow! This is a magnificent, masterpiece poem alot of strong thoughts and strong words, I see alot of wisdom in there....great work I'm captured by this one.... I salute you :) Richard Lamoureux October 27, 2015 at 7:53 AM I love this enthusiastic comment!

Elis Artis October 25, 2015 at 9:16 AM WOW! This is a masterpiece! I love the wordplay and the philosophical theme! This is quite a hard thing to write about and I'm glad you pulled it off! Richard Lamoureux October 25, 2015 at 9:56 AM Thanks Elis, your kind words are appreciated.

Dominique Webb October 24, 2015 at 3:15 PM Coming from nothing isn't a problem for me because we confer meaning by just saying it, through language. There is the difficulty within the scientific community of defining nothing technically, which is what we need to remember when we say the universe came from nothing. But it's a good poem, Richard, definitely! soz about me... Richard Lamoureux October 24, 2015 at 3:46 PM In reality "nothing" is undefinable. Thanks for commenting.

Neva Romaine October 23, 2015 at 11:53 AM Hey Richard, stopped by for a visit. Wow! This is amazing writing about 'nothing'. These issues about 'nothing' are so thought provoking. Excellent writing, as always, and may 'nothing' be kept from you. Be Blessed, Neva Richard Lamoureux October 23, 2015 at 12:53 PM Ha ha, great comment. Thanks!

Eileen Manassian October 23, 2015 at 11:10 AM I have nothing but praise for this write, Richard. :) Nothing at all.... Richard Lamoureux October 23, 2015 at 12:55 PM You are sweet Eileen!

Njeri Hunjeri October 23, 2015 at 10:21 AM From something to nothing. So what would be next "anything"? I like it! 7+ Richard Lamoureux October 23, 2015 at 12:54 PM You never know! Thanks Njeri.

Richard D Seal October 22, 2015 at 6:29 PM Rick, I can't believe you wrote a poem with nothing to say lol. I've read the word nothing so often in this that it's become meaningless, almost as if there's nothing in my brain lol......... not that there is very often anyway lol. Take care, Richard Richard Lamoureux October 23, 2015 at 8:44 AM I love your sense of humour Richard, thanks for the visit.

Sara Kendrick October 22, 2015 at 5:20 PM Enjoyed reading this one today..If you ask a woman what is bothering her and she says nothing you are in deep trouble..LOL..They say there is much to do about nothing on a TV series but I forget what one..Sara Richard Lamoureux October 23, 2015 at 8:44 AM So true Sarah.

Mark Woods October 22, 2015 at 12:56 PM Clever clever clever, I see you have almost had nothing but jokes in the comments below so I will stay out of that train of thought. What you have done is highlighted one of those most peculiarly used words in the dictionary. extremely enjoyable poem. Richard Lamoureux October 23, 2015 at 8:45 AM Thanks Mark.;0)

Tim Smith October 22, 2015 at 12:18 PM Nothing from nothing leaves nothing. You got to have something if you want to be with me. Myles Home October 22, 2015 at 12:43 PM LOL FUNNY

Myles Home October 22, 2015 at 10:50 AM lol lol This is wonderful! Very clever, taking nothing and twisting and turning, nothing to something.. Nothing, has become something, from nothing, thats important, for something.. I have nothing else to say.. But, I hate nothing, I need something.. Very nice, you made nothing, came to life, from nothing...

John Lawless October 22, 2015 at 10:10 AM Twisted logic 101...If nothing is better then god and an orange is better than nothing... then .... would an orange is better than.... Richard Lamoureux October 22, 2015 at 10:15 AM Ha ha, I see you also have "nothing" on your mind!

Connie Marcum Wong October 22, 2015 at 7:55 AM Wow, you took one little nothing word and built it into something really special Richard! Very impressive! #7 Richard Lamoureux October 22, 2015 at 9:05 AM I looked for my 7 and there was "nothing" there, I guess in this case it is poeticly perfect! ;0) Richard Lamoureux October 22, 2015 at 8:37 AM Thanks Connie!

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