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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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Date: 4/5/2025 9:23:00 AM
I think I'm from the wacky and dark segment of this particular population. Thank you for reading me. Thank you for writing such witty writes!
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Date: 1/30/2025 9:40:00 AM
"The complicated mind Within phrases revealed Multilayered thinking Special nuggets concealed" This is describing me at this moment... Great. I love it! Thanks for sharing.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/10/2025 1:23:00 PM
Thanks for reading and commenting.
Date: 1/8/2025 4:42:00 AM
I fear my disease is chronic The name of my affliction I think it’s wordaholic…funny I suffer from that same disease…lol… If you tell a good story I’ll sacrifice my sleep…Congrats on POTD! Fave, my friend!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/9/2025 7:06:00 AM
Thanks Kim.Now where do we find a sponsor?
Date: 1/3/2025 4:37:00 AM
Brilliant fun write Richard….Belated Congratulations on POTD! Debx
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/3/2025 6:04:00 AM
Thanks Deb.
Date: 1/2/2025 2:14:00 AM
Hi Richard: Being a wordaholic is a great ad-diction (forgive the pun) Do love this sincere praise of words and I’m sending belated Congratulations for POTD. All the best for the New Year. SuZ
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/3/2025 6:05:00 AM
Much appreciated. Blessings for the New Year.
Date: 12/31/2024 8:33:00 PM
' I’ll sacrifice my sleep, ' because I need to drink your words. ' Now that's dedication ! ! You're truly a wordsmith, my dear friend. This is both clever and creative. Congratulations Richard, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/1/2025 7:36:00 AM
Thanks Brandy, thanks for your kind an thoughtful visit.
Date: 12/31/2024 6:56:00 PM
"The name of my affliction I think it’s wordaholic" - Written in a very interesting witty way, your poem is very satiric as well as altruistic, with verses such as "If used like a surgeon The recipient is healed" - You have given a very interesting names to the poets, such as "wordsmiths" and "wordaholics." Congratulations! I wish you a very happy New Year!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/1/2025 7:37:00 AM
Thanks so much. Blessings to you as well.
Date: 12/31/2024 3:11:00 PM
A great poem! And, yes. we're all word- aholics! I've been in love with words since I was in first grade. Congratulations on POTD!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/1/2025 7:37:00 AM
Much appreciated Ann.
Date: 12/31/2024 2:03:00 PM
This is great Richard, us poets must share the same affliction, wordalolic’s one and all. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Happy New year… Beryl
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/1/2025 7:38:00 AM
Thanks and Happy New Year to you as well.
Date: 12/31/2024 11:56:00 AM
- Like a box of chocolates with colorful paper :) - A wonderful poem, Richard :) - Congratulations on your p.o.d.t. on the last day of the year :) - Wishing you a blessed new year :) - hugs
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/1/2025 7:39:00 AM
Thanks Anne-Lise, I hope you enjoyed New Years Eve. Blessings Rick.
Date: 12/31/2024 10:22:00 AM
Brilliant composition. Congratulations on your POTD! Hoping I can do as well so you may imbibe in my own peculiar musings. Happy sipping and cheers! Midnight shall usher in 2025. Have a good one!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/1/2025 7:40:00 AM
Thanks Anya, I will drop by for a read.
Date: 12/31/2024 10:11:00 AM
We should all have such a "disease". A very enjoyable read, Richard, and congrats on POTD. Happy New Year, as well!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/1/2025 7:41:00 AM
Thanks Jim, as far as a choice of affliction/addiction this is the way to go. Happy new Year.
Date: 12/31/2024 8:00:00 AM
Ha, ha. 'Wordaholic!' Love it. Congrats on POTD, Richard. And Happy 2025. ~ Gershon
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/31/2024 8:08:00 AM
You as well Gershon. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Date: 12/31/2024 6:40:00 AM
Your POTD very deserved & wow — what a great way to be turning into a new year. There is great love & joy throughout this poem. Very touching…this IS a place enabling the sharing of our inner poetry…spirit > voiced/written words. Ever to treasure, esp when able to have interaction like we do here. Totally agree. My thanks! Bless your 2025!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/31/2024 6:55:00 AM
Thanks so much and happy new year.
Date: 12/31/2024 6:20:00 AM
Richard, wonderfullyand skillfully penned poem, I love it and I want to do the same, congratulations on receiving the deserving POEM OF THE DAY honor, nice to see you on PS ~
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/31/2024 6:55:00 AM
This is a pleasant way to start my day. Thanks Constance.
Date: 12/31/2024 5:54:00 AM
Great rhymes and meter and a message we can all relate to, the perfect example of what a POTD should be
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/31/2024 6:56:00 AM
You are kind Tom.
Date: 12/31/2024 3:14:00 AM
Rick, so wonderfully clever and creative, congratulations on POTD.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/31/2024 6:56:00 AM
Thanks Tania.
Date: 12/31/2024 2:55:00 AM
Wonderful word wizardry! A fav for me! Congratulations on a great potd!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/31/2024 6:56:00 AM
Much appreciated Karen.
Date: 12/31/2024 2:38:00 AM
Haha clever use of words! Congratulations on POTD, Richard. Have a prosperous New Year ahead. ^___^ JCB
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/31/2024 6:57:00 AM
Happy New Year and thanks for your visit.
Date: 12/31/2024 1:29:00 AM
This is just awesome. Enjoyed reading your wonderful words after a long time Richard. Hope you are doing great. Congratulations on potd. God Bless. ~ Ani
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/31/2024 8:00:00 AM
You as well Anitha.
Date: 12/31/2024 1:20:00 AM
Your Poetry included Richard is addicting also such as this witty and humorous Poem of yours. Thank you for sharing glad to see you posting, and a Big Congratulations for this Poem of yours receiving such a High Honor of POTD. God bless you my friend and wishing you A safe and Heathy New Year... PS miss your mom...
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/31/2024 6:58:00 AM
Blessings to you as well Michael.I miss mom too. Happy NewYear my friend.
Date: 12/31/2024 12:35:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD. Cheers.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/31/2024 6:59:00 AM
Thanks Hilda.
Date: 12/31/2024 12:31:00 AM
Back with congratulations to you Richard on today's POTD honour. Happy New year. Tom
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/31/2024 6:59:00 AM
Happy New Year Tom.blessings and thanks for your visit.
Date: 12/29/2024 5:48:00 PM
Writing should be fun. Words will come in time. This poem made me smile.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/31/2024 7:00:00 AM
I’m glad I can bring a smile.
Date: 12/29/2024 2:54:00 PM
Falling down drunk for a single sonnet! Clever piece, RL. =o]
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/31/2024 7:00:00 AM
Thanks Arlo.
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