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One Hundred Thirty Six

If all could be said With one hundred thirty six words Could my thoughts be coherent Would words travel in herds Would they race across pages receiving thunderous applause Would they cause one to ponder or take a moment of pause If words could take flight Somehow written in the sky There your eyes might marvel thoughts traveling high Witness the majesty of words raining down Stories of paupers or a King with a crown So many detailed stories One hundred thirty six words rearranged Stories of contented people or of others estranged. So I ask you to write Share your words with me You may be the next Will Shakespeare Asking “To be or not to be?” Now I must finish My words have run out You might ask me “What are you talking about?” Written for John Lawless’s One Hundred Thirty Six Word Poetry Contest. August 23 2019

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Juliet Ligon

Date: 9/20/2019 9:39:00 AM

This is really good. It must have been hard to come up with an exact number.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/20/2019 10:07:00 AM

Especially for me as I tend to be a bit verbose. ;0)

Pat Adams

Date: 9/14/2019 8:52:00 AM

Very well done! Ironically not real "wordy" or I guess not too many syllables. I don't know. I'm not a pro, just an aimless rhymer!....pat

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/14/2019 9:24:00 AM

Thanks Pat. It didn’t fare well in the contest but was fun to write.

Alkas Poetry

Date: 9/11/2019 3:42:00 PM

You simply travel with words in a serious or joke way... it is surely poetry... a mix of words, mixed with smartness and style... enjoyed very much... salute alkas

Brandy Nicole

Date: 9/9/2019 9:54:00 PM

:) What are you talking about, again? Just kidding. I already know my friend, as you have expressed these moments so well. It's amazing how much 136 words can say. Try saying so much in only 3 words. :) I know you can. ~ Brandy

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/10/2019 5:39:00 PM

Thanks Brandy. I should have read the directions before I submitted it.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/9/2019 4:11:00 PM

This piece shows great imagination, Richard. I like it.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/10/2019 5:38:00 PM

Thanks Janice. Hugs Rick.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/7/2019 1:15:00 PM

I love this poem Richard - what a creative, and very clever write. Your poem reminds me of my son, when my father died, he went to school the next day - 8 years old, and had a spelling test, and said that his grandpa helped him to remember by writing the words in the sky from heaven - a precious statement which i will remember all my life. Hugs and blessigs,

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/7/2019 1:35:00 PM

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, a very touching story.

Hello There

Date: 9/5/2019 12:27:00 PM

An adorable ending to a creative write ~ in so few words, you still managed to take us places! Good luck in the contest :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/7/2019 1:35:00 PM

Thanks dear one. Hugs Rick.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/29/2019 2:52:00 PM

This is brilliant my friend. I don't have a clue what to write about but you really excelled in your entry! So creative Rick! I'm sure this will do great in the contest! xxoo

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/30/2019 9:26:00 AM

Thanks Connie.

Punnia Viswan Bhatia

Date: 8/28/2019 7:10:00 AM

That's amazing. I have found out that I love words and they just come to us when we write. They let themselves in when we are ready! Thanks for writing this.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/28/2019 7:51:00 AM

My pleasure.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 8/27/2019 3:36:00 PM

A cleverly penned piece of poetry. Best of luck in the contest.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/28/2019 7:52:00 AM

Thanks so much, hugs Rick.

Maria Williams

Date: 8/27/2019 7:37:00 AM

Wow, you have created a Winner here, and it wouldn't take a 136 words to tell you this. Good luck in the contest Rick...Maria Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/27/2019 8:16:00 AM

Thanks Maria, hugs Rick.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/26/2019 3:02:00 PM

and the tales go on with such vigor, rich... nicely spun, wow!... huggs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/26/2019 8:08:00 PM

Thanks Nette, hugs Rick.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 8/25/2019 3:26:00 PM

Hi Richard, once again, your talent shines in this write. You know me, if you could do it in one hundred and thirty six words, it would probably take me about five hundred, such is life. Your creativity shines through as always Richard. Love the content my friend. Hoping it does well in the contest. Have a wonderful evening. Your friend always....Mike.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/26/2019 8:17:00 AM

Thanks Vlad. ;0)

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 8/24/2019 8:44:00 AM

Your one hundred thirty six words captured in a great pleasure my interest and attention! I read your expressive words and impressive imageries enthralled to have more as you didn't run of sharp imagination and creativity! So much pleased reading your work, Richard.. In my fave list for its uniqueness! The best of luck in the contest.. my deepest regards and blessings.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/26/2019 8:16:00 AM

Thanks Besma, blessings to you as well.

Silent One

Date: 8/24/2019 6:49:00 AM

If only.... sadly it is never enough.. nice take on the contest..

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/24/2019 7:33:00 AM

Thanks Silent, for one as verbose as myself, it rarely is. ;0)

Tania Kitchin

Date: 8/24/2019 4:55:00 AM

A very clever and entertaining poem that made me smile! Best of luck in the contest!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/24/2019 7:30:00 AM

Thanks Tania.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 8/24/2019 3:19:00 AM

Woah wow a fantastic imaginative poem indeed. Of words flying and raining yeahh poetry can make words do all that , cool! Will Shakespear , hmm talking of him, he's actually mentioned in my newest poem. Kudos to this fine poem.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/24/2019 7:29:00 AM

I enjoyed your poem.