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The Borrower

Is my awareness limited by my bad habits?
Within the absence of engine sounds I find time to sigh
I should be searching for the cultivators of my net dreams
Instead I’m buying paper for the books I plan to write

What the heck? It could be my awareness is limited
I feel echo chills from out of all the walls
The gradual sacrifice of my solo man
I’m nailed to my nickels and dimes

I make all of my skillful errors
while pounding on Sunday keyboards
Anonymously meeting in interstellar coffee shops
limits defining my unlimited choices

So I play Louis Armstrong
pondering the reason for words
These words borrowed from his titles 
I feel the echo chills pounding like rain

This requires no sacrifice
I’m paying for nothing
I removed his Debit card from the table
It could be one more of those bad habits!



I was inspired to write this piece after reading some of “Sand Blown’s” poems. I found the title names to be intriguing so I used them to knit this piece together. Please join me in welcoming a talented new poet.

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Indiana Shaw

Date: 8/5/2019 5:10:00 AM

Loved the last two lines - controlled . . . ; )

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/5/2019 7:07:00 AM

Thanks Indiana.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 1/5/2019 2:20:00 AM

I missed this gem Richard, enjoyed the read!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/5/2019 8:58:00 AM

Thanks Buddy.

Vegter Papyrus

Date: 10/22/2018 3:39:00 PM

"I make all of my skillful errors..." You were in a zone This excited the hell out of me, and replaced it with inspiration...4real! Will be back later. I haveto pick up my truck from the mechanic.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/22/2018 4:11:00 PM

Thanks Keith, this was a fun one to write.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 10/13/2018 5:13:00 AM

Hi Richard, the way you create such wonderful work amazes me. Your work is always interesting and the images are always strong. It is always an honour and a pleasure to peruse your work. It is funny how, after each read you find more within the piece. You are a unique and talented poet and I love your style Richard. Have a wonderful Saturday. your friend always....Mike.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/13/2018 9:17:00 AM

Hi Mike, your kind words are good for the soul. Thanks so much for your visit.

Paul Callus

Date: 9/15/2018 5:44:00 PM

A borrower who gives much in return! A cleverly erected poem, Richard. Well done for projecting a talented writer into the limelight. Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/16/2018 12:18:00 AM

Thanks Paul, much appreciated.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/3/2018 10:37:00 AM

I hope to be a cultivator of your dreams...never give up your solo man. Intriguing write. Needs a second and third reading.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/6/2018 9:12:00 AM

Thanks Eileen, hugs Rick.

Muhammad Imtiaz

Date: 9/3/2018 9:04:00 AM

Hi Robert, it is an excellent writing on a unique or new topic. Stay blessed

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/3/2018 9:18:00 AM

Thanks Muhammad.

Ralph Sergi

Date: 9/1/2018 7:20:00 PM

I read this twice, Richard. I really love your style but maybe you should call call it The Desparado ha ha

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/2/2018 9:27:00 AM

Thanks Ralph, it was fun to write.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/1/2018 7:40:00 AM

A great poem weaved skillfully with titles, Richard:)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/2/2018 9:27:00 AM

Thanks Jo.

CayCay Jennings

Date: 8/30/2018 11:56:00 PM

This is unique and requires more than one read, but it is worth the time for the intrigue and depths both grow. Good for you and good for me for having read it a few times. I'll be thinking about this one for awhile. All the best ... CayCay

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/31/2018 7:18:00 AM

Thanks for such a generous comment. Hugs Rick.

Charles Messina

Date: 8/30/2018 2:34:00 PM

You've done a wonderful job with this, Richard. This is very good and I enjoyed the read. Don't let it get to you...I've noticed myself that getting reads and comments is like the NFL any giving Sunday any team can win. Well, it's hit or miss with who's online and who has time for everyone's writes. Going to check out SB's poetry...All the best to you...Charlie

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/30/2018 2:49:00 PM

Thanks Charlie, appreciate the encouragement. I like your enalogy.