Richard Lamoureux Poet Quatrain

Warts and All

Warts and all

She made a mistake 
when she kissed  a toad
No castle or carriage 
She chose a rough road
He had a few warts
he wasn't debonair or cool
Others scoffed and they laughed
But our toad wasn't a fool

For love was a potion
He knew she believed
He tried so very hard
With his heart he achieved
For she was so lovely
So caring and serene
concerned only with his heart
Not the places he'd been

It wasn't very easy 
it was in fact it was tough
to be in love with a princess
and have less than enough
But she never complained
Not a whimper or cry
She said he was amazing
He was her special guy

So he worked night and day
from the inside he grew
he became all he could be
the Prince that she knew
Yes they found their happy
Him kind and never a jerk
Love indeed conquers all
with a smidgen of hard work

Together they built castles
chariots and other things
Traveled on positive thoughts
and the gifts that love brings
So if you see a toad smiling
know that that toad is just me
a kiss from my princess
thankfully set me free

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Keith O.J. Hunt January 30, 2017 at 11:10 AM Love the story and choice of expression Richard, congrats on POTW!

Collins Cp January 28, 2017 at 5:50 PM Wow this is sooo lovely! Congrats Richard on POTW

Carole Duet January 27, 2017 at 7:49 PM Just wonderful, Richard. I love it. It's a story. It's a poem. It's a romance with a happy ending. I want to go kiss a frong now! Carole Duet

Jannie Breedt January 25, 2017 at 10:31 PM Congrats Richard. POTW! Lovely quatrain Richard Lamoureux January 26, 2017 at 8:05 AM Thanks Jannie.

Alexis Y. January 23, 2017 at 9:03 PM WoW! Richard, what a good with a great message. Congratulations on getting the poem of the week. It was well deserved:-) Alexis Richard Lamoureux January 26, 2017 at 8:06 AM Thanks Alexis.

Arthur Vaso January 23, 2017 at 4:18 PM I just saw POTW too! congrats Richard! Richard Lamoureux January 26, 2017 at 8:06 AM Thanks Arthur.

Marilyn Williams January 22, 2017 at 5:55 PM This truly beautiful. I love it much. Congrats! Richard Lamoureux January 26, 2017 at 8:07 AM Thanks Marlyn.

Arthur Vaso January 21, 2017 at 8:00 PM ahhh, this is so so sweet and beautiful Richard! I can only dream! :) Richard Lamoureux January 26, 2017 at 8:07 AM Thanks Arthur, it feels like a dream.

Sunlite Wanter January 20, 2017 at 6:33 PM I did enjoy this one. Richard Lamoureux January 26, 2017 at 8:09 AM Thanks Sunlite. Richard Lamoureux January 26, 2017 at 8:08 AM Thanks Sunlite.

John Hamilton January 18, 2017 at 10:07 AM So nice Rick and so true, I can certainly relate, although haven't figured out how to fly yet!A7 Hey did you hear Mark Masseys tune he put to my lyrics, check it out very satisfying to hear words put to music. Take care. Richard Lamoureux January 18, 2017 at 10:25 AM Thanks John, I'll check it out.

Freddie Robinson Jr. January 17, 2017 at 12:07 PM Such a feel-good poem, Richard. Brought smiles and ... a smidgen of a tear. This poem moves w/good rhythm and has plenty of bounce and verve to it. This baby is a poetic café carryout classic. Lovely, charming poem. Great write. Love and joy to you. Richard Lamoureux January 17, 2017 at 1:55 PM Thanks Freddie, I'm still smiling after receiving your gem this morning!

Maurice Yvonne January 17, 2017 at 7:14 AM A very positive take. Great poem. A big seven. Richard Lamoureux January 17, 2017 at 8:25 AM Thanks Armand. Great to see you.

Mama Bear January 16, 2017 at 11:43 AM A friend once said we have to kiss a lot of toads to find a frog and then if we are lucky the frog turns into a prince He also said that frogs have long tongues Wonder what he meant by that Well done a 7 from me Love Mom Richard Lamoureux January 17, 2017 at 8:25 AM Bad mommy! Thanks, love Rick.

Joanna Daniel January 16, 2017 at 8:20 AM Ha ha, kudos to your princess for making such a fine flying toad:) excellent story:) Richard Lamoureux January 16, 2017 at 8:34 AM Thanks Jo.

Agnes Krampe January 15, 2017 at 6:22 PM I enjoyed your poem very much. Here's to toads flying high! Richard Lamoureux January 16, 2017 at 8:35 AM Thanks Agnes.

Andrea Dietrich January 15, 2017 at 4:17 PM Richard, I kissed a toad . hahaha. He is somewhat of a prince now (sure has taken him a long time to get there)! I see Lazy dog's comment underneath mine. Lots of toads becoming wonderful princes! Cute poem. Richard Lamoureux January 16, 2017 at 8:35 AM Thanks Andrea.:0)

Eileen Manassian January 15, 2017 at 2:18 PM You're building beautiful castles. I don't think you were ever a toad. Check out my latest blog, dear. You'll know a little of where I've been. Hugs Richard Lamoureux January 16, 2017 at 8:37 AM Great blog, FJ is amazing.

Charmaine Chircop January 15, 2017 at 1:42 PM You were definitely worth of becoming the prince.How lovely this is...She is a lucky lady.A fave. Richard Lamoureux January 16, 2017 at 8:38 AM You are sweet.

Jan Allison January 15, 2017 at 1:14 PM Your story made me smile Richard I'm sure your lovely wife loves this love story - may toads continue to fly high on the wings of love:-) hugs Jan xx Richard Lamoureux January 16, 2017 at 8:39 AM Hi Jan, I'm glad I could ad a smile to your day.

Daniel Turner January 15, 2017 at 10:21 AM I love this poem. Richard. Very creative and fun. The sad part is, all frogs are not princes. Some of us are just toads:( Richard Lamoureux January 15, 2017 at 10:49 AM Thanks Daniel.:0) it seems I am in good company my friend. The world needs us flying toads, it beats the heck out of sitting on a toad stool!