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I will start with a word Not knowing where it will take me "inconsistencies" No never mind Forget that word Oh **** I can't think of a word What kind of a poet am I? I'll sit here and scratch my head Until the blood comes Hoping it will flow with inspiration Fortunately my nails aren't sharp But apparently neither is my mind I feel like I am wielding a stick instead of a sharp sword So with my stick I will poke you Like you are a bear Perhaps I can get your attention Why do I want your attention? Honestly I don't have a clue I guess I have always been a bit clueless It seems to work for me in some odd way My friend tells me she marches to the beat of her own accordion I think I'll stick with drums because I'm a bit tone deaf I guess that is one of my own inconsistencies There it is I'm back to that word I guess it's not such a bad word after all Maybe I should have given it more thought "Maybe" Now there's an interesting word Maybe I should quit while I'm behind I really like the view from back here Let everyone else quit while their ahead I can still see them so in the end did they really get that far What exactly did they want? I have never really wanted what they want Wanting sometime hurts Who needs hurting It's not to say that I don't want I just want differently I want in a quieter way And to be honest That's just the way I like it "Besides" Another good word I think I'm going to go in another direction The road less traveled Not the road not traveled After all I do enjoy company from time to time Even if you Whoever "you" are might think I'm crazy After all we're likely to be on different roads anyway I think in the end If it is the end I think That it should be could be fun! "fun" another good word. This was weird and fun! For John Lawless's "Don't fight it write it contest.

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Date: 8/17/2015 5:36:00 PM
That was weird and fun...Oh geez again, I loved your writing! Can I tell ya again, I think you are awesome.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/23/2015 7:56:00 AM
Hi Casarah, sorry, somehow I missed this thoughtful comment. Thanks for the ego boost. Hugs Rick.
Date: 8/17/2015 3:43:00 PM
Richard, Congratulations on the DON'T FIGHT IT.....WRITE IT!! contest... SKAT
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/23/2015 7:56:00 AM
Thanks SKAT.
Date: 8/16/2015 12:53:00 PM
Oh, this piece is sooo good! I can definitely identify with it all as it sounds too much like what I go through too many times! Excellent write that deserves the win! Congratulations and a 7, my friend! Pandita
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/23/2015 7:57:00 AM
You are sweet Pandita, sorry for the late reply.
Date: 8/16/2015 12:23:00 PM
Dear Richard, Congrats:-):-):-):-) for the win! .......love, Anu:-)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/23/2015 7:58:00 AM
Thanks so much Anu.
Date: 8/15/2015 12:06:00 PM
Richard, this is outstanding, wonderful for the contest A7 best of luck and thanks for visiting my, greater ... poem
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/15/2015 1:06:00 PM
Thanks Constance.
Date: 8/15/2015 9:07:00 AM
I did check out your Suess poem earlier. Didn't I post a comment....The youer than you one? Oh...I did read it. for sure.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/15/2015 9:11:00 AM
Nope.
Date: 8/15/2015 8:58:00 AM
Good on, Rick. You had me going with this...My favorite line....quit while I'm behind. That was pure genius. Good luck in the contest, dear.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/15/2015 9:05:00 AM
Thanks Eileen, check out my Suess poem when you have a chance.
Date: 8/15/2015 2:39:00 AM
we usually enjoy a beat and keep it as part of our selves.. love the spontaneity of this piece, rich.. huggs
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/15/2015 7:36:00 AM
I wasn't sure if this would lead anywhere but it was an interesting dance.
Date: 8/14/2015 3:51:00 PM
OH MY, I ought to copy this style. It feels like BLITZ with longer lines. I have no clue how to write this one for John, but I ought to try doing it like this, just letting my thoughts go anywhere, I love the effect and what you ended up with!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/15/2015 7:37:00 AM
Thanks Andrea, I have no doubt you will come up with something interesting.
Date: 8/14/2015 10:27:00 AM
You took me on a nice little ride ..albeit bumpy Richard...I did enjoy your subtle humor, wit, and some of what you value important.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/14/2015 10:30:00 AM
Thanks Tim.:0).
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Anu Nayak
Date: 8/14/2015 10:28:00 AM
Yep you have mentioned it in the poem...Richard! But still better not take risk....blunt rope leaves mark on hard rocks!
Date: 8/14/2015 10:16:00 AM
Dear Richard, good luck for the contest and don't scratch till blood oozes out....you have already completed your poem with all words! All the best! Nice scramble you played for words...nice randomisation love, Anu
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Anu Nayak
Date: 8/14/2015 10:33:00 AM
Yep you have mentioned it in the poem Richard...! But still better not take risk....blunt rope leaves mark on hard rocks ! Sorry i pasted wrongly on Tim's reply box...mistake....
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/14/2015 10:20:00 AM
No worries, my nails aren't sharp.

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