Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Personalizing Randomization

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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Casarah Nance August 17, 2015 at 5:36 PM That was weird and fun...Oh geez again, I loved your writing! Can I tell ya again, I think you are awesome. Richard Lamoureux August 23, 2015 at 7:56 AM Hi Casarah, sorry, somehow I missed this thoughtful comment. Thanks for the ego boost. Hugs Rick.

Skat A August 17, 2015 at 3:43 PM Richard, Congratulations on the DON'T FIGHT IT.....WRITE IT!! contest... SKAT Richard Lamoureux August 23, 2015 at 7:56 AM Thanks SKAT.

Pandita Sietesantos August 16, 2015 at 12:53 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 Richard Lamoureux August 23, 2015 at 7:57 AM You are sweet Pandita, sorry for the late reply.

Anu Nayak August 16, 2015 at 12:23 PM Dear Richard, Congrats:-):-):-):-) for the win! .......love, Anu:-) Richard Lamoureux August 23, 2015 at 7:58 AM Thanks so much Anu.

Constance La France August 15, 2015 at 12:06 PM Richard, this is outstanding, wonderful for the contest A7 best of luck and thanks for visiting my, greater ... poem Richard Lamoureux August 15, 2015 at 1:06 PM Thanks Constance.

Eileen Manassian August 15, 2015 at 9:07 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. Richard Lamoureux August 15, 2015 at 9:11 AM Nope.

Eileen Manassian August 15, 2015 at 8:58 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. Richard Lamoureux August 15, 2015 at 9:05 AM Thanks Eileen, check out my Suess poem when you have a chance.

Nette Onclaud August 15, 2015 at 2:39 AM we usually enjoy a beat and keep it as part of our selves.. love the spontaneity of this piece, rich.. huggs Richard Lamoureux August 15, 2015 at 7:36 AM I wasn't sure if this would lead anywhere but it was an interesting dance.

Andrea Dietrich August 14, 2015 at 3:51 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! Richard Lamoureux August 15, 2015 at 7:37 AM Thanks Andrea, I have no doubt you will come up with something interesting.

Tim Smith August 14, 2015 at 10:27 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. Richard Lamoureux August 14, 2015 at 10:30 AM Thanks Tim.:0). Anu Nayak August 14, 2015 at 10:28 AM Yep you have mentioned it in the poem...Richard! But still better not take risk....blunt rope leaves mark on hard rocks!

Anu Nayak August 14, 2015 at 10:16 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 Anu Nayak August 14, 2015 at 10:33 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.... Richard Lamoureux August 14, 2015 at 10:20 AM No worries, my nails aren't sharp.