Richard Lamoureux Poet Quatrain

Straight For Gay

Often made to feel you’re less
Should you care any more?
Can you escape the cruelty,
while occupying your own shore?

People remain unbalanced,
by only seeing you one way.
For their minds travel Straight,
they can’t understand Gay!

The world has moved on,
so kiss guys or kiss girls.
Embrace Straight, Gay, Bisexual 
or polyamorous with curls.

Yes, it shouldn’t matter,
love happens between the ears.
Yet sadly all some can do
is label others as Queers.

We each have our own needs
all ashamed and sorta broken.
Fearing what others might discover 
elemental desires remain unspoken.

Where you place your bits in private
shouldn’t matter to her him or me
Freely embrace your sensual self,
Holding back is insanity.

So pass me a rainbow flag
To celebrate each one of you.
We can all come together
to support the many and the few.


 If I have used any of my descriptors in a way that is offensive please let me know. I am in a state of learning.

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Brian Sambourne June 17, 2021 at 6:44 AM A poem celebrating inclusion and acceptance is always a winner. Congratulations, Richard! So much wisdom in this fine submission. Best wishes, Brian Richard Lamoureux June 18, 2021 at 6:35 AM Hi Brian, thanks for reading one of my older pieces. ;0)

Janis Medders Tobechi October 4, 2019 at 5:53 PM I think you handled this very well. To each their own as you might say, Good poetic work. Richard Lamoureux October 4, 2019 at 11:04 PM Thanks Janis. It seems an emotional piece for many.

Elaine Perrin October 3, 2019 at 6:28 AM A massive well done Richard. This is something I feel so strongly about, especially since I’ve seen first hand my daughter go through it. I absolutely love this :-) x Richard Lamoureux October 4, 2019 at 5:15 AM Thanks Elaine. I’m off to explore your writing.

Freddie Robinson Jr. September 21, 2019 at 8:56 AM A very thoughtful, humane poem, Richard. Although my personal beliefs eschew homosexuality, I am also Christian tolerant of other people lifestyle choices. Live and let live ... God created us all. Powerful poetry, my dear friend. It's been a while, but I always enjoy your poetic insights. Love and more love always. Richard Lamoureux September 21, 2019 at 10:13 AM Thanks Freddie, love back to you brother.

Pat Adams September 14, 2019 at 8:44 AM Well done!..........pat Richard Lamoureux September 14, 2019 at 9:25 AM Thanks Pat.

Arturo Michael August 29, 2019 at 5:28 AM This is very good...I missed it...Where these days go by I don't know...Congratulations Richard, all the best Richard Lamoureux September 14, 2019 at 9:25 AM Thanks Arturo.

Punnia Viswan Bhatia August 28, 2019 at 7:11 AM That's really moving. I totally agree with you. Richard Lamoureux August 28, 2019 at 7:51 AM I am pleased. So nice to have you drop by.

Vladislav Raven August 25, 2019 at 4:12 PM Hi Richard, this is a well written piece. No one has the right to tell us what we should be. It should be each individuals choice. I have no right, God-given or not, to judge anyone. wE HAve to be able to live as we choose. A creative way to put forward your thoughts on the subject, Richard. There are much worse things in this world than a persons sexual preference. That seems so wrong to me. You wonder what comes next. Well done Richard. Have a wonderful evening. A fave.....Mike.

Brenda Chiri August 23, 2019 at 2:49 PM This was very well written Rick! I say let others live what makes them happy! Not a thing wrong with that!;)

M. L. Kiser August 22, 2019 at 1:21 PM People are too quick to judge; when we get to know one another better; we often find that we are not that different. Diversity gifts the world with many wonderful souls. We must all recognize one another's right to live and choose for ourselves. Richard Lamoureux August 23, 2019 at 10:01 AM Thanks for such a thoughtful response.

Andrea Dietrich August 21, 2019 at 3:18 PM LOVE this one. I am in total support of their rights and I appreciate all people for their character (not their sexual preferences) FAVE Richard Lamoureux August 21, 2019 at 3:34 PM I agree Andrea. Their preference of who they want to be with is of no consequence to me. Everyone has a right to be in a loving and fullfilling relationship.

Edward Ibeh August 18, 2019 at 9:48 AM I applaud your courage in tackling a theme largely considered taboo. A lovely, very well-written poem about acceptance. Richard:-) Heartiest belated congratulations on your POTD recognition! Richard Lamoureux August 21, 2019 at 8:42 AM Thanks Edward.

Silent One August 18, 2019 at 4:37 AM You always write about important subjects to provoke thought and you did that well here... congrats on POTD Richard Lamoureux August 18, 2019 at 8:02 AM Thanks my friend. I’m glad you understand my approach.

Nette Onclaud August 16, 2019 at 4:29 PM a well-deserved POTD, rich... this poem brings much meaning and fairness on the subject of being gay...i hail you...huggs Richard Lamoureux August 18, 2019 at 8:02 AM Thanks Nette, hugs Rick.

Kurt Ravidas August 16, 2019 at 12:16 PM I wonder if a man loves himself, can they call him a gay?)

Charles Messina August 16, 2019 at 5:39 AM Great poem Rick. A topic that so many have a hard time writing or talking about. I'll never understand how someone can judge another just because of who they are. Congratulations on POTD. Charlie Richard Lamoureux August 16, 2019 at 9:16 AM Thanks Charles, it seems judging people comes more easily than loving them.

Eve Roper August 14, 2019 at 10:06 PM congratulations on POTD my friend. We all love the same Richard Lamoureux August 15, 2019 at 8:23 AM Thanks Eve.

Warren Doll August 14, 2019 at 9:25 PM Richard, a courageous post of a very well written poem. Absolutely deserving of POTD. Well done! Richard Lamoureux August 15, 2019 at 8:37 AM Thanks Warren.

Sandra Adams August 14, 2019 at 7:56 PM I have friends that are gay, i don't care who they love, or how they dress, all that matters is that they're happy.... nice write and congrats on potd :) hugs Richard Lamoureux August 15, 2019 at 8:44 AM Thanks, and a big hug back

Heidi Sands August 14, 2019 at 1:07 PM Congratulations for POTD Richard :) Richard Lamoureux August 15, 2019 at 8:52 AM Thanks Heidi.

Nick Trim August 14, 2019 at 12:08 PM congrats on potd Richard, fine write queer gets blocked out when I write it lol Richard Lamoureux August 15, 2019 at 8:53 AM Thanks Nick.

Jeanne Mcgee August 14, 2019 at 11:23 AM I am in full agreement with your penned words. We can learn something from children in being blind to color and orientation...nicely penned and congrats on your POTD! Richard Lamoureux August 15, 2019 at 9:05 AM Thanks Jeanne.

Sunlite Wanter August 14, 2019 at 10:13 AM We are admonished to love everyone, and I can't not love the gays I know for be they man or woman, they are kind people. It's easier to love them than it is to love snooty and self-righteous people whose noses are so high they have to stay in when it rains to keep from drowning. Am I judging? Congratulations, Richard. Richard Lamoureux August 15, 2019 at 9:13 AM Interesting comment. ;0) thanks for visiting.

Jennifer Proxenos August 14, 2019 at 10:11 AM Hi Rick, What a heartfelt emotional write - congratulations on your POTD my friend loved every word, every line and loved the whole poem! Hugs, Jennifer. Richard Lamoureux August 15, 2019 at 9:23 AM Thanks Jennifer, hugs Rick.

Winged Warrior August 14, 2019 at 8:42 AM We are here to express ourselves in a bouquet of emotions...love is never wrong...Congrats!! on POTD!! Richard...^WW^ Richard Lamoureux August 14, 2019 at 9:42 AM Thanks my friend.

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