Richard Lamoureux Poet Rhyme

Wordaholic

I want conversations 
with writers and poets
The wise the wacky 
the dark and the stoic 
I need to drink your words
I fear my disease is chronic 
The name of my affliction
I think it’s wordaholic

Writers and poets
Dig down to the deep
Some are more honest
Others have secrets to keep
Some can herd cats
or people like sheep
If you tell a good story
I’ll sacrifice my sleep

The complicated mind
Within phrases revealed
Multilayered thinking
Special nuggets concealed
Tongues sharp and precise 
master poets do wield
If used like a surgeon 
The recipient is healed

So talk to me wordsmiths
all of you clever poets
The wise the wacky
The dark and the stoic
I want to drink your words
Yes my disease is chronic
The name of my affliction 
I think it’s wordaholic!

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Angela Crabtree October 12, 2020 at 8:56 PM This is an outstanding poem, Richard! It showed up in my feed and your title is so fitting for this site. Had to save it to read again. ~Angie Richard Lamoureux October 13, 2020 at 6:25 AM Much appreciated Angela.

Nora Gibson January 19, 2020 at 5:43 PM love it ….so real Richard Lamoureux January 19, 2020 at 5:47 PM Thanks Nora. Hugs a Rick.

Vladislav Raven September 8, 2019 at 3:35 PM Hi Richard, a wonderful write from an exceptional pen, or you can turn that around if you wish. You are a wordaholic, you string your words together in such interesting ways. Love the content of this excellent piece. I drown in your words my friend, emotions sing from me each time i READ FROM YOU. A fave. Have a wonderful Monday. Your friend always.....Mike.

Linda Milgate August 12, 2019 at 8:43 PM Love it!! Not a bad way to be!!! Especially with the words and combinations you send our way.

Sand Blown August 7, 2019 at 11:09 PM damn that was good Richard Lamoureux August 8, 2019 at 7:34 AM Thanks.

Darlene De Beaulieu July 29, 2019 at 12:14 PM Hello Richard, I now have a new way of looking at myself after reading this poem.When you think of it,we are all wordacholic. Enjoyed this poem. Hugs Darlene Darlene De Beaulieu July 30, 2019 at 2:52 PM hello Richard,you are so welcome. hugs. Have a nice evening my friend. Richard Lamoureux July 29, 2019 at 12:46 PM Thanks Darlene. Hugs back to you. ;0)

Cal Bambi The Word Artist July 28, 2019 at 11:05 AM You have invaded my thoughts. Thank You..... Cal Bambi Richard Lamoureux July 28, 2019 at 1:36 PM Thanks Cal.

Jan Allison July 28, 2019 at 3:49 AM what a fun poem Rick, I especially loved about herding cats as a I saw a hilarious video of that title. thanks for making me smile and many congrats on POTW:-) I've learned so so much since i started writing and guess I can hold my hand up and confess I'm a wordaholic and i'm thankful there is not cure!!hugs jan xx Richard Lamoureux July 28, 2019 at 8:15 AM Great response, thanks Jan, hugs Rick.

Andrea Dietrich July 27, 2019 at 7:45 PM this is FANTABULOUS. A fave on this one! Richard Lamoureux July 28, 2019 at 12:09 AM Thanks Andrea. ;0)

Panagiota Romios July 27, 2019 at 3:49 PM Richard! This is brilliant! A FAV. Workaholic...yes! Panagiota Thank you. Richard Lamoureux July 28, 2019 at 12:10 AM Thanks Panagiota. Much appreciated.

Silent One July 27, 2019 at 4:12 AM Great choice for POTW Richard Lamoureux July 27, 2019 at 9:00 AM Thanks.

Ann Foster July 26, 2019 at 4:29 PM What fun you have written, I want to sing to my kitten. Loved it all. hehe. Ann Richard Lamoureux July 27, 2019 at 9:01 AM Thanks Ann.

Smita Kulkarni July 25, 2019 at 12:45 PM How nifty and original Richard!! Great use of words! Loved reading it!! -Smita Richard Lamoureux July 25, 2019 at 3:12 PM Thanks Smita.

Robertina B. July 24, 2019 at 10:30 AM I really enjoyed your creativity, Richard.. Wonderfully penned!! So unique and realistic.. Bravo!! Congratulations on your POTW.. This is a fav for me! Have a blessed day.. Richard Lamoureux July 24, 2019 at 10:55 AM You as well. ;0)

Arturo Michael July 22, 2019 at 10:16 AM It reads like you were having fun...and you did it with class...Congratulations Richard...You were the master poet in this write... Richard Lamoureux July 22, 2019 at 10:51 AM Thanks once again Arturo. Blessings Richard.

Richard Lamoureux July 21, 2019 at 9:22 PM Thanks to all. I will be back to visit each of you soon.

Lindsay Laurie July 21, 2019 at 8:34 PM G'day Richard ... great poem to read. Marvelous topic, and involves the way of most poets and writers; forever seekers of words - thank you Richard - Lindsay

Brandy Nicole July 21, 2019 at 6:44 PM Ooohhh, so that's what it's called. :) Cool beans!!! Words seem to follow me. Guess that's a good thing, being that I am a poetess. This is cute, clever and creative. I like it. Congratulations Richard, on poem of the Week. A Wordaholic you are!!! Never change. :) Brandy

Sunlite Wanter July 21, 2019 at 6:30 PM A very special poem - makes all of us feel welcome to write as best we can. The poem was a real treat, and the comments, too. Congratulations!!!!

Connie Marcum Wong July 21, 2019 at 1:38 PM This is really excellent Rick! I am am married to a workaholic and he works circles around me. I used to feel guilty but I grew to except that I do not have as much energy as he does. When it comes to poetry, I have been known to stay up all night reading, however. So I totally relate to this wonderful poem! Congratulations on your very deserving POTW! I must put this gem in my Faves! xxoo : )

Susan Ashley July 21, 2019 at 11:26 AM Such a beautiful affliction, indeed! Your insightful artistry is reflected in your exceptional poem, Richard. Poetic brilliance! Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTW honors. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Tania Kitchin July 21, 2019 at 9:26 AM Back to congratulate you on POTW, a well deserved recognition with this gem! :) Richard Lamoureux July 21, 2019 at 9:56 AM What a nice surprise! Thanks.

Tom Cunningham July 21, 2019 at 9:01 AM Nearly missed this one Richard, its a gem of a verse. Congratulations on POTW. Tom. Richard Lamoureux July 21, 2019 at 9:56 AM Thanks so much Tom!

Michelle Faulkner July 17, 2019 at 4:11 PM Hi, my name is Michelle, and I am a Wordaholic- Tom Cunningham July 21, 2019 at 9:00 AM Love your comment Michelle Richard Lamoureux July 17, 2019 at 4:55 PM Ha ha, best comment if the day!

Caren Krutsinger July 17, 2019 at 6:24 AM I like the tribute to pay to wordsmiths, the flexibility you give to them. "The wise the wacky The dark and the stoic" - depends on the minute of the day also, right? Sweet write! Richard Lamoureux July 17, 2019 at 7:31 AM Thanks Caren.

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