Richard Lamoureux Poet Quatrain

Tough Enough

Put your hands up baby
let them dukes fly
If you’re wanting tough enough
then I’m the right guy

I’ve got the swagger
I know what you need
Let loose those demons
on me they can feed

It won’t be a torture
my skin’s made of steel
If you have some courage
I can help you find real

So put those hands up baby
Let them dukes fly
I’m much more than enough
Trust me to be your guy

I’m tough and gentle
set your burdens on me
The anger and memories
From them you’ll be free

Put your arms around me baby
Spill those teardrops and cry
You’ll find answers to questions 
Your who, what, where and why!

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Vladislav Raven August 29, 2019 at 11:46 AM Hi Richard, definitely tough enough for each other and sentle for each other. Love the content of this wonderful write. The rhyming, flow and thoughts flow with fun. A special love my friend. A fave. Have a wonderful Thursday. Your friend always....Mike.

Heidi Sands July 28, 2019 at 10:14 AM Oh, this is special. Very nice! :) Richard Lamoureux July 28, 2019 at 1:40 PM Thanks Heidi.

Panagiota Romios July 28, 2019 at 12:47 AM Hey! I name this is POTD and a FAV! It's magnificent. Profoundly earthy! Panagiota Richard Lamoureux July 28, 2019 at 12:51 AM You are kind. Thanks Rick.

David Mchattie July 26, 2019 at 12:03 PM Wow. You're setting the bar pretty high. How will the rest of us compete? Great poem. Have a good day. Richard Lamoureux July 26, 2019 at 12:22 PM You too David.

Sandra Adams July 26, 2019 at 11:39 AM what every woman needs, a knight in shining armor to whisk her away yet pick her up when she falls and be her strength, your wife is blessed....great poem btw :) hugs Richard Lamoureux July 26, 2019 at 12:23 PM You are sweet, thanks and a big hug back. I need her strength as well.

John Hamilton July 25, 2019 at 10:51 AM This is a very cool poem Rick, glad I found this today. Reminded me of are you strong enough to be my man, Sheryl Crowe I believe, well done! Richard Lamoureux July 26, 2019 at 12:27 PM Great song, thanks for your visit John.

Demetrios Trifiatis July 25, 2019 at 9:57 AM You, dear friend, Richard, are the Knight in his shiny armor for any lady in distress! I do not think than any lady would turn down your offer! Excellent! Richard Lamoureux July 25, 2019 at 10:00 AM Good morning Demetrios.

Brandy Nicole July 24, 2019 at 2:46 PM It sounds like You have it ALL. :) A wonderful heart filled with love. You are kind, compassionate and able to handle so many moments that caress life. You are tough, yet gentle at the same time. This is so beautifully written and presented. :) Brandy Richard Lamoureux July 24, 2019 at 3:00 PM We take our turns being the strong one. Thanks for the thoughtful comment. Hugs Rick.

Eric Ashford July 24, 2019 at 2:26 PM Hi Richard, this is a very cool poem. I would say most women want tough guys, but not necessarily in body but spirit. A partner should be take the heat, and still be a pillar for the other to lean on. Anyway this poem says all that better than I can. Well done! Richard Lamoureux July 24, 2019 at 2:58 PM Thanks Eric. A kind comment. ;0)

Ralph Sergi July 24, 2019 at 8:08 AM Hi Rick: Having been married for twice your years , I can easily say this lady sounds like my wife! Richard Lamoureux July 24, 2019 at 8:33 AM Good for you, over 50 years is quite a bench mark.

Andrea Dietrich July 23, 2019 at 7:00 PM this is such a wonderful show of love and support for your special someone. Awesome, Richard. Richard Lamoureux July 24, 2019 at 7:23 AM Thanks Andrea, we take turns being the strong one.

Alexis Y. July 22, 2019 at 8:52 PM Hi Richard, I like your swagger and I really enjoyed this write. The "love" that you wrote about came across in a real and authentic way. Message received. Well done:-) Alexis Richard Lamoureux July 24, 2019 at 7:24 AM Thanks Alexis.

Harry Horsman July 22, 2019 at 3:56 PM Don't wanna mess with you. Richard, love the poetry,,,yet one hell of a coincidence, just entering my new vinyl album i bought today,, called 'Tuff Enuff' By the Fabulous Thunderbirds, before leaving comment and came across your own.... Richard Lamoureux July 22, 2019 at 3:59 PM I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for the visit Harry.

Jennifer Proxenos July 22, 2019 at 2:51 PM A beautiful true love - enjoy every moment - life is so short! Well penned my friend. Hugs, Jennifer. Richard Lamoureux July 22, 2019 at 2:58 PM Thanks and a big hug back. ;0)

Connie Marcum Wong July 22, 2019 at 1:35 PM First poem I have read this morning left me with a cheery feeling and a big smile Richard. This is delightful! I wanted to let you know that I hope you do a second contest with friends titles as I have many more I would love to include. xxoo : ) Richard Lamoureux July 22, 2019 at 2:36 PM Thanks Connie, I just might do that. Hugs Rick.

Darlene De Beaulieu July 22, 2019 at 12:30 PM Hello Richard Lamoureux, oh-wow! Who is the lucky woman? have a nice day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu July 22, 2019 at 1:51 PM Hello Rich, this is a long time of togetherness. She is a lucky woman. have a nice day my friend. Hugs. Richard Lamoureux July 22, 2019 at 12:41 PM Hi Darlene, my sweetie who I have been with for 26 years. ;0)

Arturo Michael July 22, 2019 at 10:19 AM Mr. Smooth...Love the vibe here... Richard Lamoureux July 22, 2019 at 10:49 AM Thanks Arturo.