Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Want

What men want
Pretty, dangerous things
Things that smell sweet
Things that bite
Things that quicken their hearts
They think that’s what they want 
Until they don’t
Until they lose what they have
Until they realize 
Realize that appetites are dangerous
Appetites devour 
Appetites destroy

What men want
Is to go home again
to be with a woman who loves them
A woman who respects them
A woman who adores them

But she no longer exists
She has seen his treachery 
She sees what he lacks
She now despises him
What women want
He no longer possesses
Men search for heaven
While making their way to hell
Her fury aids him on his way.

Submitted to John Hamilton’s Free Verse contest.

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Brian Sambourne June 23, 2021 at 9:45 AM Another winner! Your exploration of the complicated ties of personal relationships is quite moving + thought provoking. Best wishes, Brian Richard Lamoureux June 24, 2021 at 6:48 AM Thanks Brian. ;0)

Panagiota Romios May 11, 2021 at 2:28 PM You are on the top 100 poets with this one Congratulations...me, too! Celebrate Pangie xxx Richard Lamoureux June 24, 2021 at 6:48 AM Sorry for late reply, I was not active in May. Hugs Rick.

Panagiota Romios May 10, 2021 at 5:39 PM Belated Kudos Richard.. Men and women have to be real. Find one like that? You both create heaven on earth. Pangie xx In my experience, have met outstanding men. Who don't make relationships the primary source of their lives. That's boring. They live for bigger purposes. And are masters and mentors. Leaders in life.~~~~ Pangie xx Richard Lamoureux June 24, 2021 at 6:51 AM A most interesting response. I am for a balance of passions between career recreation and our love relationships. Success is hollow without the last part of the equation.

Ken Rone May 7, 2021 at 8:09 AM Richard: --"But she no longer exists." Alas. -Ken Richard Lamoureux May 8, 2021 at 3:16 AM Thanks for dropping by Ken.

Connie Marcum Wong May 5, 2021 at 8:32 PM Wow Richard! This poem digs deep into the psyche! Excellent work. A fave from me! Please forgive this being so belated. Congratulations my friend. Blessings Connie xxoo Richard Lamoureux May 7, 2021 at 7:50 AM Nothing to be forgiven for. I appreciate the visit.

John Fleming May 1, 2021 at 7:16 AM Don't get much time these days for poetry and the great "Soup"...but while I am here thought I would pop round and see what you are up to, Richard. And what's this I see? POTD -- congratulations! As always with your writing, reinforced with that strong moral-fibre and goodly virtue: words of wisdom indeed! My very best regards, Richard -- cheers! :) john Richard Lamoureux May 4, 2021 at 12:23 PM You are kind John. How have you been?

Line Gauthier April 30, 2021 at 12:52 PM Words of wisdom. Congrats on your POTD, Richard ~ Richard Lamoureux April 30, 2021 at 3:22 PM Thanks Line. ;0)

Jennifer Proxenos April 30, 2021 at 6:44 AM This poem is a gem it is good that men read this and absorb it, not that women don't make the same mistakes. An acquaintance of ours made the stupid mistake of having an affair with the same man twice, her husband packed her suitcases and asked her to leave their home.Congratulations Richard on this brilliant poem and POTD and top win with John. Hugs and blessings Jennifer. Richard Lamoureux April 30, 2021 at 3:24 PM That is most unfortunate. Thanks for the hugs and blessings. Same to you.

Joanna Daniel April 30, 2021 at 6:24 AM What you say here happens too often unfortunately... you describe it well, Richard:) double Congratulations on your win in John's contest and being selected as POTD:) Richard Lamoureux April 30, 2021 at 3:23 PM Thanks Jo. ;0)

Kim Rodrigues April 29, 2021 at 7:23 PM Congratulations on POTD! Some men never find a good women. My dad is now mourning “the love of his life.” Richard Lamoureux April 30, 2021 at 3:23 PM I’m thankful that I did.

Iris E. Sankey- Lewis April 28, 2021 at 6:11 PM Have mercy! Your way of saying things, brilliant! Richard Lamoureux April 28, 2021 at 10:22 PM Thanks Iris, your response brings a smile to my lips.

Andrea Dietrich April 27, 2021 at 2:44 PM I just knew this one was special. I see it even got POTD in addtion to a great win with John . Big congrats. Richard Lamoureux April 27, 2021 at 7:01 PM Thanks Andrea, you are kind. Hugs Rick.

Judy Ball April 27, 2021 at 2:01 PM This is a really good message for both men and women Richard. It doesn't really matter which one messes up it destroys everything for both of them. Well Done. A fave for me. God Bless, JB Richard Lamoureux April 27, 2021 at 7:01 PM Thanks Judy. Blessings to you as well.

Paula Goldsmith April 27, 2021 at 9:33 AM Back with Congratulations on this win. Your pen was writing overtime on this creative write. Have a blessed day writing away................... Richard Lamoureux April 27, 2021 at 10:06 AM Thanks Paula. ;0)

Sam Kauffman April 26, 2021 at 10:02 PM Richard, congratulations on your insightful POTD. Blessings. Richard Lamoureux April 26, 2021 at 11:00 PM Thanks Sam, blessings to you as well.

Harry Horsman April 26, 2021 at 9:48 PM Is life a game? i sometimes wonder, Earth a giant chess board, where democracy has many moves, too many. As usual your poetry delves into such truths, where you bring forth to the surface the way it is, in what is your unique way Richard, congrats on POTD. Richard Lamoureux April 26, 2021 at 11:01 PM Your comments are always so encouraging. Thanks Harry.

John Hamilton April 26, 2021 at 6:41 PM Few do free verse like you Rick congrats on a top win, look at who you're keeping company with on the winners list, excellent I would say! Richard Lamoureux April 26, 2021 at 7:35 PM You are kind John, much appreciated.

David Mchattie April 26, 2021 at 6:02 PM Congrats on POTD my friend. But I've met too many fine men in my long life to cast such a wide dispersion on them. But those bad apples exist. Have a great day. Richard Lamoureux April 26, 2021 at 7:39 PM Me too David. Both sexes have their weaknesses. The numbers of people who are unfaithful is however much higher than what most people think. I think social media makes people dissatisfied with their relationships and creates false expectations.

Gershon Wolf April 26, 2021 at 5:35 PM Remarkably insightful --- fine choice for POTD. :) gw Richard Lamoureux April 26, 2021 at 7:40 PM Thanks Gershon. Much appreciated.

Gershon Wolf April 26, 2021 at 5:34 PM Remarkably insightful --- fine choice for POTD. :) gw

Joseph May April 26, 2021 at 5:00 PM Very nicely penned, Congrats on POTD Richard Lamoureux April 26, 2021 at 7:40 PM Thanks Joseph. ;0)

Brandy Nicole April 26, 2021 at 4:53 PM "What does a man want, a woman who respects him" I completely agree. However, it works both ways. *Respect* is a two way street. This is powerful and bold, filled with so much truth. Congratulations Richard, on Poem of the Day. Hugs, Brandy Richard Lamoureux April 26, 2021 at 7:42 PM Yes that is true Brandy. Well said. Hugs Rick.

Tania Kitchin April 26, 2021 at 4:43 PM Well done, love your witty poems, congratulations Rick on POTD! Richard Lamoureux April 26, 2021 at 7:45 PM Thanks Tania. Hugs Rick.

Paghunda Zahid April 26, 2021 at 3:49 PM Superb! Congratulations on your well deserved POTD.... And thank you very much for stopping by my page, and reading my first poem on PS. I appreciate that. Keep writing! Stay safe Richard Lamoureux April 26, 2021 at 7:42 PM My pleasure. Blessings Rick.

Darlene De Beaulieu April 26, 2021 at 3:11 PM Hello Richard, there are many good woman out there that would love their man. A woman that would respect them. A woman that would adore them. I hope all ois well with you. Enjoy your evening my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu April 27, 2021 at 11:05 AM Hello Richard, you are very lucky to have found the right woman for you. 28 years of happines is gerat! i hope you have many more. Hugs Darlene Richard Lamoureux April 26, 2021 at 7:44 PM Yes all is well. I am thankful for a woman to adore. I feel extremely blessed. 28 years and it feels like we met yesterday. Hugs Rick.

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