Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Skat

I thought of a girl 
I wished to know better
So I started with her name
Examining the placement of each letter
The name
That name 
The one she chose
Not Rose
or Daisy
Violet or Macy
The interesting bit
She chose the name SKAT
I was left to ponder about that
Where was her mind at??
This poet and sweetie
who glides in and out of our lives 
like the proverbial cat

So I searched Google 
for the meaning
Wondering what she was feeling
Was the definition sweet and appealing?
It ended up being about cards and dealing
SKAT is the discarded card
My heart dropped from the ceiling
Leaving my mind questioning and reeling

Instead let's make her the ace up our sleeve 
The most special of all cards
lets search deep in the pile to retrieve
If we do 
maybe then she'll believe
she is worthy of our love to receive 

We all want to be in the game
Sometimes there's meaning in a name
If we don't look close that is our own shame
Now when I look at SKAT
I see her differently
not the same
On a flickering candle
She is the flame
Both light and shadow,
SKAT is her name!





Dedicated to our SKAT

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Red Fiery February 21, 2016 at 11:57 PM Skat is very lucky ! I would give 100/100 for this write . I feel this poem deserves even better than a just 100....#trulyamazingpoet Richard Lamoureux February 29, 2016 at 12:55 PM I missed this comment, thanks Red.

Brian Baumgarn December 8, 2015 at 11:28 PM I know she loves this, Richard. She is a very active part of this community. She has been encouraging to me, and I appreciate it. This is a fitting tribute to her. Richard Lamoureux December 9, 2015 at 8:34 AM Yes she has been to many of us. Thanks for reading this tribute.

Paul Callus December 8, 2015 at 10:30 AM Ah! a lovely and worthy tribute to Skat, the one "who glides in and out of our lives". An enjoyable write, Richard. // paul Richard Lamoureux December 9, 2015 at 8:35 AM Yes, she is our resident butterfly.

Casarah Nance December 6, 2015 at 7:19 AM This is really good, I like that you found the orgin and created such a interesting poem with it Richard Lamoureux December 6, 2015 at 9:12 AM Good morning and thanks Casarah, so nice to have you back. Hugs Rick.

Dalia Shahein December 5, 2015 at 6:44 PM Ah....This is a very beautiful poem SKAT is very lucky to have a very sweet friend such as u and she do worth it , she is our lovely poet ...I'm captured by ur words indeed... Hugs :D Richard Lamoureux December 6, 2015 at 9:11 AM Thanks for the lovely words and visit.

Cecilia Macfarlane December 2, 2015 at 3:37 PM A sweet tribute to a sweet gal. Wonderfully written Richard! Hugs Richard Lamoureux December 5, 2015 at 10:02 AM Thanks Cecilia. ;0)

Michael Tor December 1, 2015 at 11:11 PM Skat deserves this Richard she is always so kind to comment. Always part of our poetic life. I am glad you took the time to write about her and her special name. Stay well my friend. Richard Lamoureux December 2, 2015 at 7:25 AM Thanks Michael.

Janice Canerdy December 1, 2015 at 9:38 AM A 7 for sure, Richard, for this lovely piece! You have proven that a poem can be moving, well-written, AND informative. I had no idea what the name meant. Janice Richard Lamoureux December 1, 2015 at 9:55 AM Thanks so much Janice.

Skat A November 30, 2015 at 10:25 AM So sweet Richard, I'm like a ray, stretching in every which way. When my desires burn I reveal and deal a certain play, Ace up 7 down. :) It's never about the points. So much flow, right into the heart. Forever & ever **SKAT** Richard Lamoureux December 1, 2015 at 9:57 AM You are sweet, I'm pleased you like/love it. It was my pleasure to write it for you. Skat A November 30, 2015 at 10:52 AM It's more like Love the poem, not like. :) Just saying Richard Lamoureux November 30, 2015 at 10:30 AM I'm pleased you like it:

Iris E. Sankey- Lewis November 30, 2015 at 6:19 AM How thoughtful of you to penn such lovely tribute to a friend. Richard Lamoureux November 30, 2015 at 9:44 AM Thanks again Iris.

Poet Destroyer A November 29, 2015 at 9:05 PM Hi Richard, long time no read. :) Making my way on the soup tonight. I lost over a week of good poetry. However, I figured I would start with some of my favorite poets. I saw the title, had to come in and check it out. The poetic name SKAT has a long poetic journey SINCE 1988. :) Glad, I know it so well, so many clever hands on this one. An ACE for an ACE. Love your poetic style. Hope Skit Skat reads it soon. Love LINDA Skat A November 30, 2015 at 10:21 AM Ditto (right back) You meant SINCE 1810 Richard Lamoureux November 29, 2015 at 9:17 PM Thanks Linda, I'm pleased you like it. I appreciate your visit.

David Meade November 28, 2015 at 3:26 PM Well done Richard -- fine word craftsman. I only know SKAT by her words which truly delight and excite my imagination. Richard Lamoureux November 29, 2015 at 9:17 PM Thanks David.

Eileen Manassian November 28, 2015 at 11:53 AM I'm sure SKAT will love this tribute, Richard. Your finesse comes through yet again. Richard Lamoureux November 29, 2015 at 9:17 PM Thanks, hugs Rick.

Jan Allison November 28, 2015 at 10:11 AM lovely tribute Richard:-) hugs jan xx Richard Lamoureux November 29, 2015 at 9:18 PM Thanks and a hug back to you Jan.

Tim Smith November 28, 2015 at 8:30 AM Fabulous tribute to Skat. I did not know that either. Richard Lamoureux November 28, 2015 at 8:56 AM It's amazing what you can learn from Google.