Richard Lamoureux Poet Quatrain

The Other Side

Death kissed me on the cheek
and said I could remain
I still had time to keep
but she’d be back again

For death she is a woman
A fickle fearsome foe
There amidst the shadows
Impossible to know

I said “You’re not my lover”
She sneered, “But I’m still death.
One day I’ll come to take you
when you breathe your final breath

“I am not afraid of you.
No I will not hide.
There is another life to live
on the other side.”

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Byeol Captain February 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM Hum, you potrayed death in a good way.

William Darnell Sr June 14, 2024 at 6:32 PM Happy Belated POTD, Richard! it was a fun read and great penning. I'm fav it, keepsake! Have a Great Evening! Warm Regards, William Richard Lamoureux June 16, 2024 at 7:13 AM Thanks William. Sorry for the late reply.

Deb M May 10, 2024 at 4:00 PM A poignant write Richard….Enjoyed! Belated POTD Congratulations! Debx Richard Lamoureux June 16, 2024 at 7:14 AM Thanks so much.

Kim Rodrigues May 9, 2024 at 6:54 PM I like this, Richard! Each line…each verse, a fun read! Congratulations on POTD! Fave Richard Lamoureux June 16, 2024 at 7:14 AM Much appreciated.

Anne-Lise Andresen May 9, 2024 at 2:12 AM - A lovely poem written with emotion, Richard ... congratulations on your p.o.t.d. - hugs Richard Lamoureux May 9, 2024 at 6:06 AM Thanks Anne-Lise.

Beryl Edmonds May 8, 2024 at 12:28 AM Perhaps she’s waiting in the wings, a long wait hopefully. A great write Richard, congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl Richard Lamoureux May 8, 2024 at 4:05 AM “Lol” My hope as well Beryl.

Daisy Meadows May 7, 2024 at 11:56 PM Congratulations on your POTD. Well done. Richard Lamoureux May 8, 2024 at 4:06 AM Thanks Jeanette.

William Darnell Sr May 7, 2024 at 10:41 PM Richard, Hello again my friend! Wow, nice work with that dipped quill of ink. Congratulations my friend, deserving as well on POTD. These lines resonate within me. ("I said “You’re not my lover” She sneered, “But I’m still death. One day I’ll come to take you when you breathe your final breath.") Warms Regards, William Richard Lamoureux May 8, 2024 at 4:07 AM Thanks for such a kind response.

Michelle Faulkner May 7, 2024 at 6:46 PM Happy to return with congratulations on potd, very deserving- Richard Lamoureux May 7, 2024 at 6:50 PM Thanks Michelle.

Gershon Wolf May 7, 2024 at 3:52 PM Poetry-infused, yet purely factual last two lines. Love it. Congrats on POTD, Richard! Richard Lamoureux May 7, 2024 at 6:51 PM Great response, thanks Gershon.

Suzanne Delaney May 7, 2024 at 3:44 PM Congratulations Richard: Well deserving of POTD. To many - death has no face so perhaps we can bargain more easily with a less threatening persona than the Grim Reaper. Best, SuZ Richard Lamoureux May 7, 2024 at 6:51 PM I like that thought. Thanks for visiting.

Sotto Poet May 7, 2024 at 2:29 PM Congratulations, Richard, on your excellent poem's achievement with POTD awards. Well earned, my friend. Richard Lamoureux May 7, 2024 at 2:30 PM Thanks Soto.

Joseph May May 7, 2024 at 12:11 PM Very nicely done, Congrats on POTD Richard Lamoureux May 7, 2024 at 12:25 PM Thanks Joseph,

I Am Anaya May 7, 2024 at 12:10 PM Congratulations on your POTD Richard Lamoureux! I love that death can be female, your open mind shines. My favorite comic book is "Lady Death" she is in my BIO lol my alter ego. Enjoy your day! hugs Anaya Richard Lamoureux May 7, 2024 at 12:24 PM Cool! Thanks for such a great comment.

Linda Alice Fowler May 7, 2024 at 11:46 AM I love this Richard. What a shrew, eh? I'm glad you stand against her. Beautifully written Quatrain that flows easily. Congratulations on POTD! :) Richard Lamoureux May 7, 2024 at 11:47 AM Thanks Linda.

Karen Jones May 7, 2024 at 10:53 AM This is really cool and very entertaining. What an original idea that death is a woman! Usually we se grim reaper as masculine I think! I like the flowing rhyme and especially the positive ending! Congratulations Richard on potd! Richard Lamoureux May 7, 2024 at 11:50 AM Thanks Karen. Richard Lamoureux May 7, 2024 at 11:47 AM Thanks Karen.

Jan Allison May 7, 2024 at 10:26 AM I'd never thought of death as being female - guess its the ultimate 'femme fatale" many congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx Richard Lamoureux May 7, 2024 at 10:28 AM Thanks Jan. Hugs Rick.

Susan Ashley May 7, 2024 at 9:42 AM Dear Richard, back with my heartiest congratulations for your beautiful poem’s recognition with POTD honors. Well deserved my friend. Enjoy your special day. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Richard Lamoureux May 7, 2024 at 9:48 AM Thank Susan. ;0)

Bill Baker May 7, 2024 at 8:20 AM Congratulations on your POTD, Richard! Enjoy your special day of recognition, my friend. Bill Richard Lamoureux May 7, 2024 at 8:47 AM Thanks Bill.

Paula Goldsmith May 7, 2024 at 8:14 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. "The Other Side" is a powerful write. Love It. Have a blessed day writing away.............. Richard Lamoureux May 7, 2024 at 8:47 AM Much appreciated Paula.

William Darnell Sr May 7, 2024 at 6:24 AM Richard, congratulations on POTD. Pretty good writing my friend. Warm Regards, William Richard Lamoureux May 7, 2024 at 6:45 AM Much appreciated William.

Hilda Greenhough May 7, 2024 at 5:58 AM I told you it is good. Congratulations on POTD. Richard Lamoureux May 7, 2024 at 6:44 AM Thanks for dropping back Hilda.

Malabika Ray Choudhury May 7, 2024 at 5:35 AM Congratulations on your honour of POTD, Dear Richard. This is a mysterious topic for many, but your thoughts are deep. Richard Lamoureux May 7, 2024 at 6:44 AM Thanks Malabika.

Vijay Pandit May 7, 2024 at 5:30 AM BIG congrats on POTD, Richard. Deep in thoughts--lovely tone and flow. Enjoy your special day. Richard Lamoureux May 7, 2024 at 6:43 AM Thanks Vijay.

Lin Lane May 7, 2024 at 4:41 AM Honors for having written today's choice for poem of the day, Rick. Interesting how some give death a gender; in this one she's a fickle, unfeeling woman. Yet, the grim reaper is always male of our species. Open-minded poetry is always worthy. Richard Lamoureux May 7, 2024 at 6:42 AM Thanks Lin, I wanted to give it a different twist.

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