Richard Lamoureux Poet Dodoitsu

Riches Beyond Rich

I wish to be a rich one
Respected for all I have
People making way for me
The head of the class


I wish to be a rich one
Given a wealth of knowledge
Helping those who are in need
With a humble heart



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Andrea Dietrich December 10, 2015 at 3:56 PM richard. I hope you realized I had put my sport one liner in the wrong poem box. hahaha. that is why you were confused on oblivion when I used the jet ski picture!!

Casarah Nance December 9, 2015 at 6:13 PM Another winner...way to go, you are a Rich one Richard :)

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser December 9, 2015 at 7:38 AM Riches will be more meaningful if used not only with thyself but also to others.. =`) congratz!~Olive Eloisa =`) Richard Lamoureux December 9, 2015 at 7:55 AM Thanks Olive.

Michael Tor December 9, 2015 at 1:40 AM Richard a well deserved win. My favorite for the contest. Congratulations my friend!! Richard Lamoureux December 9, 2015 at 7:55 AM Thanks Michael, much appreciated!

Andrea Dietrich December 8, 2015 at 4:07 PM I see congrats on this one. So I hope it scored super high!! Congratulations. Richard Lamoureux December 9, 2015 at 7:57 AM Thanks Andrea, it scored second.

Paul Callus December 8, 2015 at 10:34 AM Hi Richard, congratulations on your win. Cleverly tackled dodoitsu, from both sides of a social perspective. // paul Richard Lamoureux December 9, 2015 at 7:58 AM Thanks Paul.:0)

Dr. Upma A. Sharma December 8, 2015 at 6:04 AM Very wise words n nicely done poem Richard! Congrats on great win! Richard Lamoureux December 9, 2015 at 7:58 AM Thanks Upma.

Sara Kendrick December 7, 2015 at 5:03 PM I like the contrast in this winner..Way to go ..Great topic..Congrats..Thanks for stopping by with congrats./.Sara Richard Lamoureux December 9, 2015 at 7:58 AM My pleasure Sarah.

Laura Breidenthal December 7, 2015 at 4:18 PM Very nicely done, Richard. Looks like a congrats is in order! ^-^ Always, Laura Richard Lamoureux December 9, 2015 at 7:59 AM Thanks Laura.

CayCay Godwin December 7, 2015 at 3:15 PM Impressive, Richard - Congrats on your win ... CayCay Richard Lamoureux December 9, 2015 at 7:59 AM Hi and thanks Cay Cay.

Skat A December 7, 2015 at 12:54 PM Richard, Congratulations on your win. SKAT Richard Lamoureux December 9, 2015 at 8:00 AM Good morning and thanks SKAT.

Eve Roper December 7, 2015 at 12:03 PM Great write, Richard, congratulations on your y! Richard Lamoureux December 9, 2015 at 8:00 AM Thanks Eve.

John Hamilton December 7, 2015 at 11:12 AM Nice write, truly captured the essence of the contest I think. Congrats on the win. Richard Lamoureux December 9, 2015 at 8:01 AM Thanks John.

Sandra Haight December 7, 2015 at 10:17 AM Wonderful, Richard, and much wisdom conveyed. Congratulations on your well-deserved win. Sandra Richard Lamoureux December 7, 2015 at 10:21 AM Thanks Sandra.

Carrie Richards December 7, 2015 at 9:11 AM So much wisdom.... (what is truly important) !! Congratulations Richard, on a well thought-out poem!! Richard Lamoureux December 7, 2015 at 9:25 AM Thanks Carrie. ;0)

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores December 7, 2015 at 7:04 AM Congratulations on the placement of the contest Richard. Richard Lamoureux December 7, 2015 at 9:24 AM Thanks Nadya.

Andrea Dietrich December 6, 2015 at 7:34 PM what a GREAT take on this theme. Very well done, richard. Richard Lamoureux December 7, 2015 at 9:24 AM Thanks Andrea, I enjoyed yours as well.

Eileen Manassian December 6, 2015 at 12:02 PM I want all your wishes to come true for you, dear. Richard Lamoureux December 7, 2015 at 9:23 AM Thanks Eileen, I have been greatly blessed.

Susan Gentry December 6, 2015 at 11:37 AM Very nice. I like the subtle change and not so subtle ending. Good one! Richard Lamoureux December 7, 2015 at 9:22 AM Thanks Susan.

Tim Smith December 6, 2015 at 10:18 AM A wealth of knowledge would be great to have and be able to use it to help the less fortunate. Tim Smith December 6, 2015 at 11:19 AM Not too much celebrating. My youngest was sick. Richard Lamoureux December 6, 2015 at 11:07 AM Thanks Tim, how was the birthday celebration?