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It was a rainy day so I flipped through a stack of comics
My Amazing Poet series
Finally I picked the fabulous Five
I liked the picture on the front
Yanny the Zen Master with long black hair
Becca the Creative and Beautiful with her mythical pen
One of my favorites sultry Eileen known as the Emotionator
Anne the Philosopher was right there beside Eileen with her magical smile
Then to round out this team was Vicky Victorious calling from the wilderness 
In this edition they were battling the Poet Destroyer and Joker Jack
who had kidnapped Newbie Timothy Hicks
As I read their words I was in awe of my Heros
They made me cry
They brought me to new worlds
Filled with adventures
Sexy had new meaning
Tears became diamonds
Winds swirled inside my head
All the emotions of the rainbow
I longed to write with such clarity and strength
I tried to flex my poetic Muscles
Worked out every day
Then on the back of the comic
A scrawny poet sat on a beach
Beside the girl of his dreams
He is writing for her when along comes a muscular poet
The big poet kicks metaphorical sand in his face
The the scrawny poets girl is whisked away
Underneath it says
Are you tired of having Metaphorical sand kicked in your face?
Are other Poets getting the girl?
All that can change
Join the Andrea Dietrich School of Creative Poetry
She will have you writing like The Fabulous Five
You will never be afraid to flex those poetic muscles again
So I cut out the back page and sent my five dollars
The address is PO Box 88888 Inspiration California 
Now all I can do is wait
What will the future Hold?


Note there are many Poets here who would appear in my vast Amazing poet series.
Poet Destroyer and Joker Jack are not Evil nemeses they were chosen for the roll
because of their names( also I love their work.) I hope you enjoyed my little tale.
Some of the younger poets may not be familiar with the Charles Atlas ads that used
to be on the back of comics, the rest of you I am sure will get the joke.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Manassian Avatar
January 21, 2014 at 9:39 AM
Richard.....glad to be on this list...SO glad. I remember I was in my office when I first read this and I had to print it out and rush to other office and say that I was on the LIST...the LIST of one of the TOP poets on the SOUP and a personal favorite! :) Had to read it again........To be honest with you, I kind of feel lost when I don't see a new poem....It's VERY sad. Leaves me empty. Hope all is well.........
Lamoureux Avatar
January 21, 2014 at 9:57 AM
Yes all is well, it seems life is getting busy. I have ideas rolling in my head but not much time to put them to paper. Thanks for being concerned. Hugs Rick
Dietrich Avatar
April 18, 2013 at 11:48 PM
also, I never saw one of those magazines, but I think I can imagine it. You have really waxed creative yourself, my friend!! You should be on the back of those comic books!!
Lamoureux Avatar
April 19, 2013 at 7:07 AM
Charles atlas was a body builder who promoted his program on the back of comics to young boys who wanted to have a muscular physique and get the pretty girl.
Dietrich Avatar
April 18, 2013 at 11:46 PM
OMG. I was reading about this fabulous five thinking WOW, what a great poem and then I see my own name appear way down at the end. you sure got a lot of names worked into this poem. thanks for the mention. that was a sweet treat to see tonight. FAVE!! (note to Timothy below: he needs no saving. He is rockin'!!!)
Lamoureux Avatar
April 19, 2013 at 7:04 AM
I agree he is a rockin Dude. I am glad you enjoyed my little poem.
Hicks Avatar
March 30, 2013 at 5:33 PM
So I guess that makes me the Dude in Distress eh? LOL... Well I don't see myself saving people from burning buildings for sure. This was great fun to read and gives us Soupers a sorta "metaphorical personaloty"... It's funny to be thinking of "bully poets"... When in reality poets would be the most likely to be bullied... Have a "souper" day my friend! I'll check back on occasion when I'm not exploring new places in the UK...
Carrillo Avatar
March 27, 2013 at 5:46 PM
This is good Richard. You have your whole list. I'm sure that they will be happy. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla
Lamoureux Avatar
March 27, 2013 at 7:42 PM
Thanks Lucila
Rabary-Andriamanday Avatar
March 27, 2013 at 3:04 PM
Great write, Rick! Just a little bit envious to see that everyone knows Charles Atlas and his ads... Poor me! Never heard of them but it's not too late to learn, if you could explain? (^_^) "Comic relief" was good but this new title is really...er... "sexy"? I mean THE NEW meaning, of course! (^_^) Well done, you're fabulous! Hugs, Hanitra
Lamoureux Avatar
March 28, 2013 at 7:58 PM
Thanks Hanitra, so pleased you liked it.
Widjanarko Avatar
March 27, 2013 at 8:38 AM
WOW! I am very glad, happy, flattered and totally honored to be the part of this interesting comic tale Rick, thank you for including me too in this creative work of you :D Humm... a Zen Master, not bad! :D hehehe..thank you for making my mood today this one definitely straight to my fav :D hug, Yanny
Lamoureux Avatar
March 27, 2013 at 1:34 PM
My Pleasure Yanny. To me your special power is making people smile.
Manassian Avatar
March 26, 2013 at 9:51 PM
All I can say is that this poem has really touched my heart. How amazing...and what an honor to be on the list as one of the favorites of such a great poet! The part of you wishing that you could write like that...Come on, Richard...cute, but you are one of my heroes so...that didn't quite fit the description. ;)
Lamoureux Avatar
March 27, 2013 at 1:35 PM
Ah thanks Anne
Lamoureux Avatar
March 27, 2013 at 6:05 AM
Thanks Eileen
Bauer Avatar
March 26, 2013 at 3:26 PM
great title and a very clever poem! i do remember the charles atlas ads and that part gave me a smile for sure...
Lamoureux Avatar
March 26, 2013 at 7:22 PM
Thanks Irene
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