Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

One and One Made Three

I remember
I smiled once
You had that affect on me
There was nowhere else I wanted to be
Being with you was my ecstasy
Time stood still
You were like a happy pill
Or at least until
You became a yesterday

You took your love away
Still in the end it was okay
Night comes at the end of every day
You had somewhere else to be
I know now you weren't meant for me

For you love was a kinda game
I played it without the rules
Lovers love and boys can be fools
We sat at loves counter
You rotated the stools

I got dizzy on pretty
Your eyes gorgeous blue
It was hard to believe I was there with you
One was one and then we were two
At least until you decided that we were through

So I gained, a suspicious smile
Somewhat wary for a little while
Traded in substance for a bit of style
You left my heart on high alert
I learned to be cool
With an unbuttoned shirt
I made the rules so I wouldn't be hurt

In the end I wasn't being me
My one and ones 
turned out to be threes
As I looked at them 
it was you I would see

Realizing that became my key
I unlocked my heart
Finally set myself free
Leaving you in the past
So I could discover me
I needed to wait a while
Before becoming a we

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Funom Makama March 3, 2015 at 12:21 PM Simply majestic.... My inner being felt so sophisticated reading your lines... "Traded in substance for a bit of style You left my heart on high alert" WHAT A LINE!!

Arlene Smith January 12, 2015 at 5:52 AM Love this heartfelt write... It is a magical day when we finally can let the third wheel in our heart go....... We sat at lives counter. You rotated the stools. I got dizzy on pretty..... Ingenious writing my friend! .. Hugs... Arlene Richard Lamoureux January 12, 2015 at 8:28 AM Hugs back to you Arlene.

Maurice Yvonne January 7, 2015 at 7:01 PM I really love this poem it reads like a gentle breeze. Richard Lamoureux January 7, 2015 at 7:09 PM Thanks Maurice.

Paul Callus January 7, 2015 at 1:04 PM A lovely write that holds the reader's attention with ease; glad that second time round you found true love and a settled life. All the best for you, Richard! // paul Richard Lamoureux January 7, 2015 at 1:36 PM Thanks Paul, I am appreciative of how life turned out.

Monterey Sirak January 6, 2015 at 9:24 AM When we survive the trials of life we find love and happiness waiting around the bend. We just have to choose to pick it up. I am glad you choose happiness. Richard Lamoureux January 6, 2015 at 9:27 AM Thanks Monterey.

Debbie Guzzi January 5, 2015 at 7:42 PM You sound content & happy, that's great. Light & Love Richard Lamoureux January 6, 2015 at 9:04 AM I am, I've been content for many years and happy is a choice I make most days.

Charmaine Chircop January 5, 2015 at 8:50 AM This poem says so much about life ,its pain and trials..But in the end the victory is ours if We believe that love can be again. Richard Lamoureux January 5, 2015 at 1:00 PM I like the new avatar, you look sultry. Thanks for the visit Charmaine.

Timothy Hicks January 4, 2015 at 9:14 PM Very genuine and heartfelt. I think we could all learn a lesson by discovering more of ourselves before adding others into the mix. The only part in this poem that left me a little bit off kilter was the second-to-last stanza... my one and ones turned out to be threes? Slightly confused... I thought of the title being more like "making a family" Richard Lamoureux January 5, 2015 at 1:03 PM the twos were me and other women I dated, the three was her who I couldn't get out of my mind so it was always like having 3 people on the date.

Verlena S. Walker January 4, 2015 at 6:11 PM Well done Richard. You expressed your feelings very well. I enjoyed the form as well... Verlena Richard Lamoureux January 5, 2015 at 1:04 PM Thanks Verlena.

Andrea Dietrich January 4, 2015 at 3:23 PM so very interesting the message held in the title of your poem. You write in a way that holds my interest and makes me want to know more, Richard. I enjoyed this and I appreciate your seeing my poetry. Richard Lamoureux January 5, 2015 at 1:05 PM It was my pleasure Andrea, thanks for commenting on mine as well.

David Meade January 4, 2015 at 11:03 AM Your words reminded me of the song Masquerade in the musical Phantom of the Opera -- we hind behind our masks -- outstanding write -- full of wisdom, wit, and wealth! 7 Richard Lamoureux January 5, 2015 at 1:06 PM Thanks for the great comment and the 7!

Robert Lindley January 4, 2015 at 8:23 AM This great write reads like the story of my young life. I went thru the pill stage--"downers", while I went thru the heartache, heartbreak stage as a young man-- every girl I fell for was so beautiful yet so fickle. Life is dangerous for young people in love. The heart must be guarded and sheltered with tact and wisdom. Such young people so often lack. Fantastic write my friend! A7... Richard Lamoureux January 5, 2015 at 1:08 PM I met and married way to early myself. Married at 19 divorced at 28. Thankfully wisdom came with experience and I have been happily married for almost 21 years.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders January 4, 2015 at 12:59 AM Pure honesty in your wise words, Richard...I enjoyed reading tonight...hugs, Rhonda Richard Lamoureux January 4, 2015 at 7:41 AM Good morning Rhonda, hugs back to you.

Casarah Nance January 3, 2015 at 8:43 PM Wow, Your poetry is fulled with so many lines that make my muse quiver-I got dizzy on pretty-so I gained, a suspicious smile- Dang babe, I do love the way your pen writes!!! You rock! Richard Lamoureux January 4, 2015 at 7:44 AM Thanks Casarah, I kept reworking this one, I'm glad you like the final result.

Tim Smith January 3, 2015 at 4:29 PM Substance is always more important...excellent Richard Richard Lamoureux January 4, 2015 at 7:45 AM Yes that is true, I'm thankful I found a woman who is beautiful inside and out.

M. L. Kiser January 3, 2015 at 3:38 PM Honest and very heartfelt; beautifully written. Richard Lamoureux January 4, 2015 at 7:46 AM Thanks M.L. You are kind.

Mama Bear January 3, 2015 at 2:33 PM One and one does indeed make three How do you think you came to be? LOL Love Mom Richard Lamoureux January 4, 2015 at 7:49 AM That is true, in your case one plus one equaled five minus one plus two.

Jessica Thompson January 3, 2015 at 12:09 PM Very good piece Richard..I see a lot of emotional depth in your writing. Take care, Jess~ Richard Lamoureux January 4, 2015 at 7:50 AM Thanks Jess I appreciate you reading my poem.

Eileen Manassian January 3, 2015 at 9:37 AM Blue eyes are dangerous...be ware! Interesting and heartfelt write. I'm glad you found what lasts. Richard Lamoureux January 4, 2015 at 7:51 AM Yes I am very blessed and appreciative.

Eve Roper January 3, 2015 at 9:08 AM Richard, good write, discovering oneself is so important. 7 Richard Lamoureux January 3, 2015 at 9:33 AM Thanks Eve!