Richard Lamoureux Poet Pantoum

Turd In the Grass

I refuse to feel like a turd in the grass
Laying there till I become petrified
No one coming to pick me up
They see me as the low of the low

Laying there till I become petrified
Of no value to anyone else
They see me as the low of the low
I lay here alone in the tall grass

Of no value to anyone else
Is this all there is to my existance
I lay here alone in the tall grass
It is time for me to rise to my feet

Is this all there is to my existence
This is not the life of which I dreamed
It is time for me to rise to my feet
Passion for living energizes my life

This is not the life of which I dreamed
No one coming to pick me up 
It's time for me to rise to my feet
I refuse to feel like a turd in the grass

Dedicated to Colleen Bono, she always jokes 
that I can write about a Turd in the grass
and make it sound good. This one is for you Kiddo

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Colleen Bono May 24, 2014 at 2:14 AM Thinking of you all. I still have a staph infection and I gave up on help from doctors. Hope you are well.Take care. Love Colleen Richard Lamoureux May 24, 2014 at 8:47 AM Hi Colleen, sory to hear you are still struggling with health issues. Hugs Rick.

Eileen Manassian July 11, 2013 at 6:41 AM Hi Richard. Life seems to have a lot of this stuff lately...Soup Mail.

Timothy Hicks June 21, 2013 at 12:21 AM Having a little dog that I give walks frequently I know exactly what you're coming from! What's worse than having no use for anyone is becoming the stink on their shoe... ha ha! You CAN write about a turd in the grass... who would have thought :) Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2013 at 6:21 AM All thanks to Colleen

Poet Tacito June 17, 2013 at 9:09 AM Damn, I love this!!! Sense of humor, for the win! Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2013 at 6:22 AM Thanks Drake

Donna Jones June 17, 2013 at 8:04 AM Oh laughing here..... Richard Lamoureux June 17, 2013 at 8:25 AM Glad I could add some humor.

Abdulhafeez Oyewole June 17, 2013 at 7:54 AM This is very awesome. I can't stop smiling. Thanks for the soupmail. Well done on your amazing write. Richard Lamoureux June 17, 2013 at 8:24 AM Thanks

Suzanne Delaney June 16, 2013 at 8:14 PM If this is for a Contest I think it is a winner...he he Funny one Rich.. Can't resist clicking on a title like that. Do you have a little doggie to dedicate it to????? SuZ Richard Lamoureux June 16, 2013 at 8:27 PM No, just based on a comment Collen has written me a few times.

Richard D Seal June 16, 2013 at 7:23 PM A very sticky subject matter that you handled lol very well Rick, I'd never thought of a thinking turd before, brilliiant. Take care, Richard Richard Lamoureux June 16, 2013 at 7:39 PM Thanks Richard

Toquyen Harrell June 16, 2013 at 6:47 PM Ha, it does sound good, Rick. Hope you are having a great Father's Day :) Richard Lamoureux June 16, 2013 at 7:18 PM Yes an excellent day, fantastic weather. Croce to Peachland and had a picnic by the lake with friends.

Judy Konos June 16, 2013 at 6:19 PM You are the best FERTILIZER on SOUP Richard Lamoureux June 16, 2013 at 6:22 PM *lol*

Poet Destroyer A June 16, 2013 at 6:16 PM can I just say LOL.............. and LOL *** :-) PD Richard Lamoureux June 16, 2013 at 6:21 PM Yes you can and yes you can. ;0)

Colleen Bono June 16, 2013 at 6:07 PM 3rd stanza,2nd line,suppose to be Is?Damn typo's. Richard Lamoureux June 16, 2013 at 6:12 PM Thanks

Colleen Bono June 16, 2013 at 5:58 PM you are so awesome and i knew you could make it sound good.I am so glad i was on to be the first to comment.Love always Colleen Colleen Bono June 16, 2013 at 6:05 PM You and PD make me smile everyday and you have no idea how much I need that.For the rest of the family,this is how we should ALL get along. Love to all Colleen aka The Serious Poet Richard Lamoureux June 16, 2013 at 6:03 PM Glad you made it first to comment. I like a challenge wasn't sure where I was going to take this one.