Richard Lamoureux Poet Pantoum

To Capture a Poet

The best way to capture a poet
You can place them in a cage of words
Within verse their emotions contained
Each beat of their heart steeped in the pain

You can place them in a cage of words
Still they will write their way to freedom
Each beat of their heart steeped in pain
They wake up in the morning and sing

Still they will write their way to freedom
Poets are a complicated breed
They wake up in the morning and sing
With inspiration their souls will rise

Poets are a complicated breed
With their words they cut away the chains
With inspiration their souls will rise
Through worded walls they make their escape

With their words they cut away the chains
Within verse their emotions contained
Through worded walls they make their escape
With words you can't capture a poet

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Jai Bankson June 9, 2016 at 7:38 PM You never fail to surprise me..Great write!9.5 Richard Lamoureux June 9, 2016 at 7:56 PM Thanks again my friend.

Louise Holley April 17, 2014 at 1:49 PM This is so very true. Lovely write richard. Richard Lamoureux April 17, 2014 at 2:02 PM Thanks Louise.

Sheri Fresonke Harper March 3, 2014 at 4:11 PM I'm impressed with this wonderful pantoum, Richard, you capture why poet's write poetry Richard Lamoureux March 3, 2014 at 4:19 PM Thanks Sheri.

Scott Thirtyseven January 23, 2014 at 2:27 AM Some time ago I added this poem to my fav's. My intention at that time was to one day get to know you a little better then ask if I could please tweet a link to this piece. So today with a slightly better rapport with you I'd like to ask if I may tweet a link to this poem. I don't have many followers, and am not sure if my previous links to poems have created much traffic, but may I try? Scott Thirtyseven January 23, 2014 at 10:06 PM It has been done, best of luck with the resultant influx of readers (LOL). I have sent that mail. Cheers mate, Scott Richard Lamoureux January 23, 2014 at 7:43 AM Absolutely Scott I would be honored. Soup mail me and tell me more about yourself.

Herzel Poshiwa January 21, 2014 at 6:21 AM So True for those who have a poetic heart. It never dies....Simply Beautiful. Richard Lamoureux January 21, 2014 at 8:19 AM ;0)

Scott Thirtyseven December 20, 2013 at 4:41 PM That is one great poem. I haven't heard of this form before, but you've got me hooked. Richard Lamoureux December 20, 2013 at 5:09 PM It is a very old form which has lost its popularity. I personally like it. Thanks for visiting.

Karen Anglesey December 17, 2013 at 9:08 PM Perfectly penned. This form really showcases the wonderful lines. It's got to be one of your best of all the best! Going in my faves. So inspiring. Wishing you a wonderful and joyous season :) Richard Lamoureux December 18, 2013 at 8:49 AM Thank you Karen, I hadn't written one of these in a while, I had to really think my way through it. I'm pleased it resonated with you.

Richard D Seal December 17, 2013 at 7:12 PM Yes, words will set us free, as long as they are the right ones, as indeed these are Rick. Inspirational poem. Take care Richard Richard Lamoureux December 18, 2013 at 8:50 AM Thanks Rich, you are kind.

Monterey Sirak December 17, 2013 at 8:21 AM Astounding write! Poets "write their way to freedom" That pretty much sums it up. Richard Lamoureux December 17, 2013 at 9:02 AM Thanks Monterey.

Andrea Dietrich December 17, 2013 at 8:00 AM wow, Richard. Too bad no pantoum contest in sight. This would be a prize poem for one!! I love how you used that form to emulate poets. Richard Lamoureux December 17, 2013 at 9:01 AM Thanks Andrea, run a Pantoum contest and I will happily enter it*lol*

Nette Onclaud December 17, 2013 at 7:35 AM well scribed, rich.. we cannot dissect the expression of an artist in its fullest.. that's the mystery of poetry... enjoyed, enjoyed!.. huggs Richard Lamoureux December 17, 2013 at 9:00 AM Thanks and a big hug!

Eileen Manassian December 16, 2013 at 3:51 PM Lovely write, Richard.........Although......I'm captured, captivated, and and totally caught by words.......Have a safe trip home to your sweetie........ Richard Lamoureux December 17, 2013 at 8:59 AM ;0) Eileen Manassian December 16, 2013 at 4:11 PM Perhaps that's a good thing. It will heighten your anticipation all that more. In time.....all in good time.........All things work for the best of those who love the Lord.....You never know...why the delay. Richard Lamoureux December 16, 2013 at 4:09 PM Thanks Eileen, I am looking forward to getting home. Unfortunately I have a 3 hour wait here in Calgary.

Liam Mcdaid December 16, 2013 at 12:10 PM i liked the cage of words beautifully drawn excellently penned vision Richard Lamoureux December 16, 2013 at 3:31 PM Thanks Liam.

Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday December 16, 2013 at 12:05 PM A breathtaking gem as usual, dear Ricky! High waves of deeply felt emotions splashing diamonds high up in a dark sky of blue, blue feelings... Hugs, Hanitra Richard Lamoureux December 16, 2013 at 3:32 PM Hanitra! What a pleasant surprise, so nice to have a visit from you.

Mark Peterson December 16, 2013 at 9:01 AM Richard this is all so achingly true. I think I will declare poetry to be the fifth dimension. What an amazing, difficult and heartfelt write. Richard Lamoureux December 16, 2013 at 3:35 PM I like that idea Mark. We are all part of the fifth dimension, we should take our show on the road. Thanks for your thoughtful comment.

Shadow Hamilton December 16, 2013 at 8:27 AM a well thought out write Rick it has a fun element to it too splendid write Shadow x smile hug Richard Lamoureux December 16, 2013 at 3:35 PM Thanks Shadow. Big hug back.

Poet Tacito December 16, 2013 at 7:24 AM Quite right here. Though, to capture me, it'll take some fresh-baked Lasagna, garlic bread, & some Muscadine wine, while holding an old Nintendo in your hands. Nicely done! Richard Lamoureux December 16, 2013 at 3:37 PM Ha ha, now all the ladies that read this will be sending you dinner invitations.

Dr.Ram Mehta December 16, 2013 at 5:04 AM I agree with words you can't capture a poet, Richard Richard Lamoureux December 16, 2013 at 5:09 AM Thanks Dr. Ram for your kind visit.

Sara Kendrick December 16, 2013 at 5:00 AM Captured words penned express your emotion...Enjoyed reading this one today..Thanks for the visit to my page..The days 'pon the calendar have contain good and bad but the good outways the bad..Sara Richard Lamoureux December 16, 2013 at 5:07 AM So glad to hear that Sara. Thanks for visiting.