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Wise Enough To Know

Wise Enough to Know I'm wise enough to know what I don't know I think fast but my brain's slow rivers of thought cause my mind to flow Still it seems I'm dumb enough to put on a vain show Will you follow me to the places I want to go? Wise enough I look through windows clear I'm over there by the juke box wishing you were sitting near Watching you play with your ear Dumb me I close the curtains darkening the atmosphere thinking you might see me better and come over here I lack swag and courage I'm paralyzed by my own fear I'm wise enough To see my own faults And accept them for what they are They seem smaller when viewed from afar I can't drive away quick enough in my pimped out get away car I'm dumb enough To be blinded by this prosperity yet figuratively I like the ambiguity of not being able to see my own incongruity Maybe dumb is part of my personality I'll probably never be the best version of me after all I'm my own worst enemy I try denying that money can change my heart Still the cash flows from the art Break it down by numbers tear it apart Pop the balloon with a dart Gas from my ego smells worse than a fart I'm wise enough to know I've got a lot of learning to do If I knew you you'd teach me I'm sure it's true I could become the me of the who's who Crystal clearly seeing you I like your particular shade of blue is there anything you can't do? I'm dumb enough not to know to much learning can turn me into a fool I'm the thread to your needle smooth like plastic I've stretched so much you might think I'm elastic Unable to be held by a wooden spool I hope you find my multicolours cool stitch this heart to your fabric for you I'd gladly play the fool I can't swim but I'd jump in with both feet to the deep end of your pool You'd help me be wise enough to avoid the traps and pitfalls of life So if you are dumb and wise enough to be my wife Stumble with me into paradise! Another collaborative piece with my friend Freddie Robinson Jr. Thank you Freddie you are inspirational. I am also glad my wife stumbled with me or perhaps I tripped her so that I could catch her. Either way it has been paradise ( at least for me).

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Okonkwo Ifeanyichukwu

Date: 6/24/2019 1:52:00 PM

Freddie and Richard with amazing first offer to the soup. Nice piece for the reading soul.

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 5/6/2017 9:37:00 AM

The two of you write well together. Your words about your own faults are just what I like to believe. Nicely writ. Thank you good sir, for your visits to my words.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/6/2017 10:10:00 AM

My pleasure Scott!

Keith O.J. Hunt

Date: 5/6/2017 12:47:00 AM

Not an easy write but done with good levity, congrats on this well done collaboration Richard --- many chuckles and raised eyebrows!:-) God bless

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/6/2017 8:26:00 AM

Thanks a Keith.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/4/2017 8:12:00 AM

Hi, Richard. I answered your latest comments on my poem. Hope all is well. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/4/2017 8:19:00 AM

I responded but am off to work now so won't continue conversation till later. Take care.

Darren White

Date: 5/2/2017 8:54:00 AM

I absolutely love it how you two write together, I love that, especially since you both have such different writing styles. What I also love about this poem, and about many of your poems, is the soul-searching. How you seek the truth within yourself, without avoiding difficult questions.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/2/2017 10:34:00 AM

Thanks Darren, a most thoughtful comment my friend.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/1/2017 10:50:00 PM

A beautiful piece...love how you made those words rhyme together. You are wise, indeed. Great collab.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/2/2017 8:43:00 AM

Thanks Eileen, you have been missed.

Akkina Downing

Date: 5/1/2017 5:11:00 PM

I really really like this. I enjoyed reading it and thinking to myself, I too have a lot of learning to do... Lol! Great collaboration guys :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/1/2017 5:48:00 PM

Thanks Akkina we all have our share of learning to do. Us guys probably a bit more.

Ralph Sergi

Date: 5/1/2017 7:31:00 AM

Great poem and collaboration,Richard. It inside to know you have a great mate to catch your macho self!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/1/2017 7:47:00 AM

Thanks Ralph, it was a fun one to collaborate on.

Becca Teagan

Date: 4/30/2017 10:42:00 PM

This is awesome, Rick! You two work well together :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/1/2017 7:47:00 AM

Thanks and a big hug.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/30/2017 6:16:00 PM

well, some of this I knew was not describing you so I got to the end and saw it was also Freddie. Hmmm, so is he the part I did not think was YOU? A very cool collaboration, Richard and Freddie.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/30/2017 7:58:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, if you check out Freddie's poem "Wise Enough" you might have a clue.;0)

Tim Smith

Date: 4/30/2017 9:13:00 AM

This is great guys...I've got a lot of learning to do as well.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/30/2017 9:23:00 AM

It sure is a process! ;0)

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 4/30/2017 8:24:00 AM

The pleasure of seeing you elevate my poem into a more perfect rendition was astounding to me. You are a creative genius, Richard. I only have one word to describe this poem ... WOW!!! A 7 and an instant fave. Love always, bruh.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/30/2017 8:47:00 AM

It was truly a pleasure. After reading your poem my mind exploded. Thanks for allowing me free reign with your artistry. I'm looking forward to seeing which poem you are going to choose.