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Warfare's Veto

subtitled: Lyrics by Lamoureux
He writes upon his poet's harp complex chords of life, motivational music to halt us from following malicious men - fractured minds of mankind. He writes peaceful melodies to soothe restless thoughts; He write knowing only a few will sing. The lyrics of the hopeful striving for upswing find like voices in those who untie knots from threads miserably entwined. His voice punctuates with his pen, joining writers prepared to oppose injustice while harping on the foibles of strife. Richard plays warfare’s veto on drum and fife, combatting behavior that’s treasonous. Bias seen time and time again, protest throngs unaligned. He notes unfair sanctions on free speech and boycotts; He composes words to caution our offspring.
January 30, 2021 edited slightly for dramatic monologue contest: My Significant 2021 Poem sponsor: Beata Agustin contest: Political Verse sponsor: Richard Lamoureux originally written for contest: My Invented Form - I Write Upon sponsor: Constance LaFrance

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Date: 1/26/2022 9:10:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. I love your line, "He writes upon his poet's harp complex chords of life." Have a blessed day writing away....................
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Date: 1/25/2022 10:08:00 PM
Congrats! Thanks so much for sharing your heart through this dramatic monologue of yours earnestly expressed in your excellent poetic style. Indeed, thanks for your participation. God bless you.
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Date: 4/24/2021 2:00:00 PM
You won in Constance's contest and mine. Thats why I said it was a double winner/ ;0)
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Date: 4/27/2021 5:59:00 PM
thanks for reminding me of the earlier win, glad you saw some words of worth and thanks for answering my question. Have a great day.
Date: 4/24/2021 12:08:00 PM
Hi Reason, Congratulations on your win again. Have a wonderful day and weekend:-) Alexis
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Date: 4/24/2021 6:37:00 AM
I see this is a double winner. Congrats and thanks for entering my contest.
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Date: 4/24/2021 11:35:00 AM
Thanks for sure, for the placement in your contest, Richard. Not sure what the double winner is except that you found it worth reading, maybe twice. Nonetheless, I appreciate the encouragement of a placement.
Date: 2/15/2021 10:22:00 AM
Congratulations on your winning write. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis
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Date: 2/15/2021 9:20:00 AM
Reason, congratulations on your win in my contest, I Write Upon, using my Invented Form, your poem is wonderful _Constance
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Date: 4/27/2021 6:03:00 PM
thank you, Constance, for the win in your contest. I am a dead ringer for any new form. Am glad you found my entry worth a placement in your contest.
Date: 1/30/2021 9:29:00 PM
"I write upon this poet's harp sweet chords of life..." Those beginning words, and then you played the poets harp, a lovely tune. Beautiful.
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Date: 1/31/2021 3:54:00 AM
thank you, BJ, you make my day with this poetic comment. Have a great Sunday.

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