Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Sunny Side Up No More Scrambled Skunk

I'm trying to understand, I really am
Why do you choose to walk on the dark side of the street
It's cold and harsh and lacks a certain rhythmic beat
Turning you grey from fingertips to feet
As from the dark alleys and shadows you eat

Does the darkness give you ease
Is it a cure for your disease
Tell me please
I'm willing to risk words that might freeze
Are there demons you need to appease
Does it give you comfort to see others on their knees
In your presence the temperature drops a few degrees

I seen you
Just the other day
All of a sudden with clouds you walked my way
I wanted to but I couldn't stay
With cruel words you chose to play
Taking perverse pleasure as my smile faded away
How can someone have so much useless to say

When life could be happy
You are the one bringing the pain
I've watched it over and over again
With you around a good mood is impossible to maintain
You're like a skunk in the corner and the smell doesn't wane
Is this the strange reputation you want to maintain

Around you a kite couldn't fly
I see people try
and I wonder why
You take their happy and suck it dry
Me I've had enough adios and goodbye
I refuse to be a part of this, I'm not that guy
I prefer to live sunny side up
You can have scrambled  and keep living your lie!

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Jessica Thompson July 15, 2015 at 7:08 PM This is a very visual journey. I always enjoy reading your pieces Richard. Awesome as always my friend. Jess :) Richard Lamoureux July 15, 2015 at 8:06 PM Thanks Jess! I'm pleased you enjoy my writing.

Harry Horsman July 11, 2015 at 5:09 AM Again Richard you are the master of visual poetry. Richard Lamoureux July 11, 2015 at 7:01 AM You are kind Harry.

Eileen Manassian July 10, 2015 at 9:28 AM A very intriguing write, Richard. You really wrote it with so much wit and finesse. I like it. Hugs Richard Lamoureux July 10, 2015 at 9:30 AM Thanks Eileen, I had thought perhaps you didn't care for this one.

Afolabi Muideen July 10, 2015 at 7:14 AM A stunning write here, excellent as always.......A.M. Richard Lamoureux July 10, 2015 at 7:43 AM You are kind, thanks A.M.

Scott Thirtyseven July 10, 2015 at 3:52 AM You have wonderfully described a very miserable person. Love the rhyme sequence. Richard Lamoureux July 10, 2015 at 7:41 AM Thanks Scott. Take care.

Arabian Poet July 9, 2015 at 8:11 PM Really really excellent writing and picturing I really enjoyed it and it really inspired me Richard Lamoureux July 10, 2015 at 7:42 AM Thanks MA, thanks for visiting.

Catherine Labeau July 7, 2015 at 6:33 PM who is that certainly not me sorry for the scramble for i like sunny but not runny a great smile thank you Richard Lamoureux July 8, 2015 at 7:50 AM Thanks Catherine.

Andrea Dietrich July 7, 2015 at 3:49 PM OH MY, this describes so perfectly a person who I recently visited who is sucking her family dry. Very great descriptive metaphor. Richard Lamoureux July 8, 2015 at 7:51 AM Thanks Andrea, I can't understand how some people can go through life like this.

Constance La France July 7, 2015 at 2:16 PM Richard, great write, I have met people like you capture so well in your poem 7, just unhappy miserable people best avoided and thanks for visiting my poem, God's love .... Richard Lamoureux July 8, 2015 at 7:52 AM Thanks for the visit and 7 Constance.

Jill Spagnola July 7, 2015 at 1:10 PM Thank you for sharing your poem. I think it's way easier to be a negative rather than positive person most times. You press positivity in your life and negativity can be a real foe. Great write, :), jill Richard Lamoureux July 8, 2015 at 7:55 AM Thanks Jill, each has a story and I guess we never know what they are going through. This poem was a bit of venting but for the most part I am inclined to try and find the good within people.

Connie Marcum Wong July 7, 2015 at 12:46 PM You must be careful with someone like this as they will usually try to drag you over to the dark side with them. I think most of us can relate, I know I sure can. A great write Richard! Richard Lamoureux July 8, 2015 at 7:55 AM Thanks Connie. ;0).

Emile Pinet July 7, 2015 at 12:03 PM Good story, good poem. It flows well and holds your interest from start to finish as you describe you own personal succubus. Emile. Richard Lamoureux July 8, 2015 at 7:56 AM Thanks Emile.

Kp Nunez July 7, 2015 at 11:59 AM Oh wow...I wouldn't want to be the person on the other side of the street! You sure do know how to shoot sharp words laced with wasp's wit! What's with the skunk? Loved this! Richard Lamoureux July 8, 2015 at 7:58 AM Thanks Kim, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

Skat A July 6, 2015 at 10:28 PM enjoyed your write ~Luv SKAT Richard Lamoureux July 7, 2015 at 8:36 AM Thanks SKAT.

Ralph Sergi July 6, 2015 at 6:48 PM Hi Richard : Your poem disperses the evil spirits. on the other side of the street and I have known folks like that. George Carlton said to avoid people who put a damper on your life. Great write! Richard Lamoureux July 7, 2015 at 8:37 AM Good advice!

Casarah Nance July 6, 2015 at 9:43 AM Ha that is a clever description-prefer to live sunny side up, you can have scrambled, your line gets the point across eggactly right. :) Richard Lamoureux July 6, 2015 at 9:53 AM What a great response!