Stumped

Should my feet fall
I would not be able to walk
that possibility would  leave me stumped

If I were stumped
I would surely fall
unless I relied on my roots
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Widjanarko Avatar
July 10, 2014 at 2:42 AM
A simple but great treat in my afternoon Rick! Missing poetry soup so much, but still cannot spare time for my muse :p, glad to read this today :D have a nice day :D
Lamoureux Avatar
July 10, 2014 at 8:20 AM
Hello Yanny, thanks for adding your sunshine to my day.
Sirak Avatar
July 5, 2014 at 7:06 AM
Amazing poem! We return to our roots and rely on lessons learned so often when we are stumped by life.
Lamoureux Avatar
July 6, 2014 at 9:09 AM
So true!
Vaso Avatar
June 29, 2014 at 11:31 PM
How many times can I say amazing? Well once more it seems! Humorous with a deep message, loved it!
Lamoureux Avatar
June 30, 2014 at 1:32 AM
You are kind Arthur.
Lindley Avatar
June 28, 2014 at 7:18 PM
Back to your roots young man! They hold you firm when the wicked wind blows... As can be seen far more to that write than first meets the eye. BBravooo!!!!
Lamoureux Avatar
June 29, 2014 at 4:01 AM
Thanks Robert. Only a poet can complicate simplicity *lol*
Walker  Avatar
June 27, 2014 at 7:56 PM
You are a achiever Rick. You feet will not defeat that... Nice write. Verlena
Lamoureux Avatar
June 27, 2014 at 9:12 PM
Thanks;0)
Nance Avatar
June 27, 2014 at 6:08 PM
ahahhaa great. :-P
Lamoureux Avatar
June 27, 2014 at 6:57 PM
Thanks Casarah
Virden Avatar
June 27, 2014 at 5:11 PM
I don't get the roots either, but I really want to know.... Explain? Hugs always
Lamoureux Avatar
June 27, 2014 at 7:01 PM
Hi Sarai, see explanation below.
Manassian Avatar
June 27, 2014 at 2:15 PM
Richard....Hi. This leaves me stumped. ;) I guess humor is not my thing. Rely on your roots.....
Lamoureux Avatar
June 27, 2014 at 7:00 PM
If I lost my feet only two stumps would remain, as a result it would be hard to maintain balance. A tree stump has roots which keep it solid. My roots are family and they would prevent me falling.
Smith Avatar
June 27, 2014 at 1:57 PM
Nice pun Richard....Deep roots are the key and plenty of nourishment ....Have a fantastic weekend
Lamoureux Avatar
June 27, 2014 at 9:08 PM
Thanks Tim
Andresen Avatar
June 27, 2014 at 12:30 PM
- Trust your roots ..... they will always lead you :) - I wish you a nice weekend, Richard! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Lamoureux Avatar
June 27, 2014 at 9:13 PM
Thanks Anne Lise.
Harrell Avatar
June 27, 2014 at 11:42 AM
Then you would be at a standstill, Richard :) You should be able to walk as you have places to go, people to see. Hate to see you all stumped up like a tree stump - knobbed and stuck, haha. Not a pretty sight!
Lamoureux Avatar
June 27, 2014 at 9:42 PM
*lol*
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