Richard Lamoureux Poet Quatrain

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 September 20, 2019 at 9:39 AM This is really good. It must have been hard to come up with an exact number. Richard Lamoureux September 20, 2019 at 10:07 AM Especially for me as I tend to be a bit verbose. ;0)

Pat Adams September 14, 2019 at 8:52 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 September 14, 2019 at 9:24 AM Thanks Pat. It didn’t fare well in the contest but was fun to write.

Alkas Poetry September 11, 2019 at 3:42 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 September 9, 2019 at 9:54 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 September 10, 2019 at 5:39 PM Thanks Brandy. I should have read the directions before I submitted it.

Janice Canerdy September 9, 2019 at 4:11 PM This piece shows great imagination, Richard. I like it. Richard Lamoureux September 10, 2019 at 5:38 PM Thanks Janice. Hugs Rick.

Jennifer Proxenos September 7, 2019 at 1:15 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 September 7, 2019 at 1:35 PM Thanks for sharing your thoughts, a very touching story.

Hello There September 5, 2019 at 12:27 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 September 7, 2019 at 1:35 PM Thanks dear one. Hugs Rick.

Connie Marcum Wong August 29, 2019 at 2:52 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 August 30, 2019 at 9:26 AM Thanks Connie.

Punnia Viswan Bhatia August 28, 2019 at 7:10 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 August 28, 2019 at 7:51 AM My pleasure.

M. L. Kiser August 27, 2019 at 3:36 PM A cleverly penned piece of poetry. Best of luck in the contest. Richard Lamoureux August 28, 2019 at 7:52 AM Thanks so much, hugs Rick.

Maria Williams August 27, 2019 at 7:37 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 August 27, 2019 at 8:16 AM Thanks Maria, hugs Rick.

Nette Onclaud August 26, 2019 at 3:02 PM and the tales go on with such vigor, rich... nicely spun, wow!... huggs Richard Lamoureux August 26, 2019 at 8:08 PM Thanks Nette, hugs Rick.

Vladislav Raven August 25, 2019 at 3:26 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 August 26, 2019 at 8:17 AM Thanks Vlad. ;0)

Besma Riabi Dziri August 24, 2019 at 8:44 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 August 26, 2019 at 8:16 AM Thanks Besma, blessings to you as well.

Silent One August 24, 2019 at 6:49 AM If only.... sadly it is never enough.. nice take on the contest.. Richard Lamoureux August 24, 2019 at 7:33 AM Thanks Silent, for one as verbose as myself, it rarely is. ;0)

Tania Kitchin August 24, 2019 at 4:55 AM A very clever and entertaining poem that made me smile! Best of luck in the contest! Richard Lamoureux August 24, 2019 at 7:30 AM Thanks Tania.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri August 24, 2019 at 3:19 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 August 24, 2019 at 7:29 AM I enjoyed your poem.

Michelle Faulkner August 23, 2019 at 11:44 PM I hope your words never run out, they are always a pleasure to read, good luck in the contest, Richard! Richard Lamoureux August 24, 2019 at 12:40 AM Thanks Michelle. ;0)

Vijay Pandit August 23, 2019 at 4:15 PM A fun read, indeed, Richard--from start to end--great ending line. Richard Lamoureux August 24, 2019 at 12:41 AM Thanks Vijay.

Brenda Chiri August 23, 2019 at 2:48 PM Ahhh Rick you do have a way my friend and always bring a smile to my face!;) thanks for that!;) Richard Lamoureux August 24, 2019 at 12:43 AM Your comment brings me a smile. Hugs.

John Hamilton August 23, 2019 at 2:33 PM This is a fun one, enjoyed this one immensely Rick, should do well in the contest(if John has a sense of humour) well done dear poet! Richard Lamoureux August 24, 2019 at 12:44 AM Thank John.

Arturo Michael August 23, 2019 at 12:37 PM Good one...I like the freedom of the write... Richard Lamoureux August 24, 2019 at 12:45 AM Thanks Arturo.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 23, 2019 at 12:13 PM - Talented, creative and fun, Richard :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux August 24, 2019 at 12:45 AM Thanks Anne-Lise. Hugs Rick.