Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Walmart

I want to mingle
with the people of Walmart 
as they regally push 
their shopping carts
Eclectically dressed perfection
each a work of art
Camouflaged chic
or an old guy 
dressed like a tart
Back and forth my eyes dart
Over there
a sequinned heart
and here 
a bedazzled jacket
that looks real smart

Some saunter, 
some sashay
reaching into pockets 
and purses to pay
The happy faced discounts
make everyone’s day
Treasure troves in hand
life’s better than okay
See the flying nun 
with her habit hiding her gun
Today’s discounted ammo 
is tomorrow’s fun
As I watch her pay
I wonder if her beads and bullets
help her to pray

A coupon cowboy
basement bargain pleasure
a new pair of jeans
some pork and beans
for good measure
Get in, get out
no time for leisure
Here the world moves too fast
he don’t like the pressure 

Low cut tight tops
girls searching for cheap 
bargains galore
listen to the cash registers beep
I let the sights and sounds
into my brain seep
None of these people are sheep
humanity is well beyond skin deep
Lingering laughter later
might make it hard to sleep
Perhaps too much butt cleavage 
and beep bleep bleep!

Inspired by Kurt Ravinda’s poem “A Metophor” his is a brilliant piece.

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

1 2

Marikate Kingston December 8, 2021 at 6:03 PM This was so funny. I loved the imagery. Funny thing happens when I go. I enter to buy socks & come out w/ all kinds of things I never intended to buy, things I was convinced I needed, just too pretty & sparkly to resist. Those clever marketing people know my weaknesses. I never see it coming until things start to appear in my cart. How does that happen? Tee hee, I confess, I am an occasional "Wallyworld" weak shopper. Don't tell :-)

Michael Tor May 16, 2020 at 2:40 AM Society at its best Richard enjoyed reading. Richard Lamoureux May 16, 2020 at 9:14 AM Thanks Michael.

Timothy Hicks May 12, 2020 at 12:40 PM Well this was certainly different ... all the world's a microcosm within the doors of your corner grocery store. Though you write poetry, you have the eye of a storyteller (a nun with a gun and coupon cowboy?) You captured the color and commotion alright. I have some friends that refuse to shop there because it's too ghetto-feeling ... people dress like they just got out of bed, or wear little to nothing at all. Lol. Richard Lamoureux May 12, 2020 at 12:45 PM This was a fun one to write. Thanks for checking it out.

Kai Michael Neumann December 25, 2019 at 4:08 AM Very funny and such good observation. But even Walmart has to close over Christmas. Happy Seasons Greetings, Kai Richard Lamoureux December 25, 2019 at 8:50 AM Merry Christmas to you as well.

Freddie Robinson Jr. December 13, 2019 at 4:03 PM Very witty and insightful, R. Reux. It made me chuckle w/holiday glee. Making an old lion laugh is Mustafa worthy. The circle of life has an ink outline. Real posh poetry. Love and more love always. Richard Lamoureux December 13, 2019 at 4:29 PM Thanks Freddie. I’m pleasedI made you smile. Blessings my friend.

Johnson Vdev November 30, 2019 at 10:00 AM You just a variety in that crowd.... We go to these place for a relaxing day but come back so tired.... You have put enough of images in here for reader to feel the commotion around. I enjoyed it. Richard Lamoureux November 30, 2019 at 10:28 AM :0)

Casarah Nance November 28, 2019 at 6:42 PM haha clever entertaining fun Richard Lamoureux November 30, 2019 at 10:29 AM Thanks dear one.

Robert Kinard November 27, 2019 at 12:42 PM Nicely done, was this before or after the D.I.Y. lines were put in? Richard Lamoureux November 27, 2019 at 3:12 PM Before. ;0)

Hannah Borke November 26, 2019 at 7:01 AM Sounds like you wanted more. Did your line move too fast? Richard Lamoureux November 26, 2019 at 8:01 AM ??

Andrea Dietrich November 23, 2019 at 7:20 PM hahhaa, I adore this kind of humor. have you seen the Walmart photos that are sent out on forwards to people. They are hilarious. A big fat WAlmart FAVE (I got there once in a while. Love a good bargain) Richard Lamoureux November 24, 2019 at 8:16 AM Me too. Thanks for the visit Andrea.

Connie Marcum Wong November 23, 2019 at 6:16 PM I loved this humorous take on the whims of the patrons of Walmart. There really is a mix of all types who shop there. Sadly it is becoming better known as an unsafe place where chaos reigns because of the recent violence. Their prices will always keep people coming back. Excellent Richard! xxoo Richard Lamoureux November 24, 2019 at 8:17 AM That is very sad. Hugs Rick.

Lindsay Laurie November 23, 2019 at 6:10 PM By gosh Richard … we don't have Walmart down here, but I'd love to take my family on a sight seeing adventure in one of their stores - very educational Richard - Lindsay Richard Lamoureux November 24, 2019 at 8:24 AM Thanks again Lindsay. Hugs Rick.

Paul Callus November 23, 2019 at 10:08 AM You have a keen eye, Richard! Descriptive with a serious-witty presentation. Maybe I should visit supermarkets more often for inspiration:) Regards // paul Richard Lamoureux November 23, 2019 at 10:58 AM Ha ha, pretty much anywhere people gather will suffice.

Vegter Papyrus November 21, 2019 at 9:06 AM They've gotten my money plenty of times. The nun buying bullets; that's her right. Sheep or a wolf? Is the question. We have to decide daily. Richard Lamoureux November 21, 2019 at 9:13 AM Very true. Sadly some people’s rights result in others losing their life and liberty.

Eve Roper November 19, 2019 at 9:05 AM like this one, but even the rich shop at Wal-mart you see them here in Houston Tx.. every penny saved is a penny earned Richard Lamoureux November 20, 2019 at 8:26 AM Yes there is no income barrier, people from all stripes. It is wise to watch ones pennies and dollars. ;0)

Cecilia Macfarlane November 19, 2019 at 5:12 AM Hahaha, this is hilarious....your summary of Walmart is perfect. Loved it. Hugs Richard Lamoureux November 19, 2019 at 7:50 AM Thanks. ;0)

Alexis Y. November 16, 2019 at 2:10 PM Lol! Richard, I enjoyed your interesting piece. I had a family member that used to work at Walmart. Maybe all the chaos you wrote about in your poem is why they don't work there anymore. As always great job. Have a great weekend:-) Alexis Richard Lamoureux November 18, 2019 at 8:27 AM I hope you also had a great weekend. Thanks for your visit.

Caren Krutsinger November 14, 2019 at 12:19 AM "Today’s discounted ammo is tomorrow’s fun As I watch her pay I wonder if her beads and bullets help her to pray" - this poem is hilariously accurate, Richard. Richard Lamoureux November 14, 2019 at 7:11 AM Thanks Caren!

M. L. Kiser November 13, 2019 at 5:20 PM This is great. Richard Lamoureux November 14, 2019 at 7:11 AM Thanks M.L. ;0)

Brenda Chiri November 13, 2019 at 1:39 PM See here people who frequent walk mart are a definite crew of mixed people! Some good, some crazy, some fun etc! You have captured this well Rick! Loved it!;) Richard Lamoureux November 14, 2019 at 7:15 AM Thanks Brenda, hugs Rick.

John Lawless November 13, 2019 at 9:02 AM and the slogan should be.....IF WE DON'T GOT IT......YOU DON'T NEED IT..... Richard Lamoureux November 14, 2019 at 7:48 AM I think it should be. We gotta a lot of shit you don’t need but will buy anyways.

Maria Williams November 13, 2019 at 4:35 AM Wow, this is a great poem, drew me in, now I'm wishing Australia would get Walmart in. I think it would be cool, much like the 80's when fashion sense was anything you wanted it to be. Not sure about the butt cleavage though...Ugg not a good look.....Maria :) Richard Lamoureux November 13, 2019 at 7:11 AM Ha ha, very plumberesque.

Elaine Perrin November 13, 2019 at 4:15 AM Lol really enjoyed this. We don’t have Walmart here in the UK but we have similar places :-) x Richard Lamoureux November 13, 2019 at 7:12 AM I’m sure. Where ever people gather, it is always interesting.

Kurt Ravidas November 12, 2019 at 4:08 PM Comments to this poem made me wonder why the noun "people" are more willing than other nouns to assign adjectives. American people, Russian people, Walmart's people, etc. Hm, what if to reverse nouns and adjectives? A people's Walmart! Heh, it sounds a bit of the North Korean)

Gershon Wolf November 12, 2019 at 2:46 PM Interesting piece, Richard. Myself, I haven't seen anything at all like what you've penned, where I shop not infrequently… although, yes, it's there on the internet videos for sure. Smiles, Gershon

1 2