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It was a rainy day so I flipped through a stack of comics My Amazing Poet series Finally I picked the fabulous Five I liked the picture on the front Yanny the Zen Master with long black hair Becca the Creative and Beautiful with her mythical pen One of my favorites sultry Eileen known as the Emotionator Anne the Philosopher was right there beside Eileen with her magical smile Then to round out this team was Vicky Victorious calling from the wilderness In this edition they were battling the Poet Destroyer and Joker Jack who had kidnapped Newbie Timothy Hicks As I read their words I was in awe of my Heros They made me cry They brought me to new worlds Filled with adventures Sexy had new meaning Tears became diamonds Winds swirled inside my head All the emotions of the rainbow I longed to write with such clarity and strength I tried to flex my poetic Muscles Worked out every day Then on the back of the comic A scrawny poet sat on a beach Beside the girl of his dreams He is writing for her when along comes a muscular poet The big poet kicks metaphorical sand in his face The the scrawny poets girl is whisked away Underneath it says Are you tired of having Metaphorical sand kicked in your face? Are other Poets getting the girl? All that can change Join the Andrea Dietrich School of Creative Poetry She will have you writing like The Fabulous Five You will never be afraid to flex those poetic muscles again So I cut out the back page and sent my five dollars The address is PO Box 88888 Inspiration California Now all I can do is wait What will the future Hold? Note there are many Poets here who would appear in my vast Amazing poet series. Poet Destroyer and Joker Jack are not Evil nemeses they were chosen for the roll because of their names( also I love their work.) I hope you enjoyed my little tale. Some of the younger poets may not be familiar with the Charles Atlas ads that used to be on the back of comics, the rest of you I am sure will get the joke.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 1/21/2014 9:39:00 AM
Richard.....glad to be on this list...SO glad. I remember I was in my office when I first read this and I had to print it out and rush to other office and say that I was on the LIST...the LIST of one of the TOP poets on the SOUP and a personal favorite! :) Had to read it again........To be honest with you, I kind of feel lost when I don't see a new poem....It's VERY sad. Leaves me empty. Hope all is well.........
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/21/2014 9:57:00 AM
Yes all is well, it seems life is getting busy. I have ideas rolling in my head but not much time to put them to paper. Thanks for being concerned. Hugs Rick
Date: 4/18/2013 11:48:00 PM
also, I never saw one of those magazines, but I think I can imagine it. You have really waxed creative yourself, my friend!! You should be on the back of those comic books!!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/19/2013 7:07:00 AM
Charles atlas was a body builder who promoted his program on the back of comics to young boys who wanted to have a muscular physique and get the pretty girl.
Date: 4/18/2013 11:46:00 PM
OMG. I was reading about this fabulous five thinking WOW, what a great poem and then I see my own name appear way down at the end. you sure got a lot of names worked into this poem. thanks for the mention. that was a sweet treat to see tonight. FAVE!! (note to Timothy below: he needs no saving. He is rockin'!!!)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/19/2013 7:04:00 AM
I agree he is a rockin Dude. I am glad you enjoyed my little poem.
Date: 3/30/2013 5:33:00 PM
So I guess that makes me the Dude in Distress eh? LOL... Well I don't see myself saving people from burning buildings for sure. This was great fun to read and gives us Soupers a sorta "metaphorical personaloty"... It's funny to be thinking of "bully poets"... When in reality poets would be the most likely to be bullied... Have a "souper" day my friend! I'll check back on occasion when I'm not exploring new places in the UK...
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Date: 3/27/2013 5:46:00 PM
This is good Richard. You have your whole list. I'm sure that they will be happy. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/27/2013 7:42:00 PM
Thanks Lucila
Date: 3/27/2013 3:04:00 PM
Great write, Rick! Just a little bit envious to see that everyone knows Charles Atlas and his ads... Poor me! Never heard of them but it's not too late to learn, if you could explain? (^_^) "Comic relief" was good but this new title is really...er... "sexy"? I mean THE NEW meaning, of course! (^_^) Well done, you're fabulous! Hugs, Hanitra
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/28/2013 7:58:00 PM
Thanks Hanitra, so pleased you liked it.
Date: 3/27/2013 8:38:00 AM
WOW! I am very glad, happy, flattered and totally honored to be the part of this interesting comic tale Rick, thank you for including me too in this creative work of you :D Humm... a Zen Master, not bad! :D hehehe..thank you for making my mood today this one definitely straight to my fav :D hug, Yanny
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/27/2013 1:34:00 PM
My Pleasure Yanny. To me your special power is making people smile.
Date: 3/26/2013 9:51:00 PM
All I can say is that this poem has really touched my heart. How amazing...and what an honor to be on the list as one of the favorites of such a great poet! The part of you wishing that you could write like that...Come on, Richard...cute, but you are one of my heroes so...that didn't quite fit the description. ;)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/27/2013 1:35:00 PM
Ah thanks Anne
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/27/2013 6:05:00 AM
Thanks Eileen
Date: 3/26/2013 3:26:00 PM
great title and a very clever poem! i do remember the charles atlas ads and that part gave me a smile for sure...
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/26/2013 7:22:00 PM
Thanks Irene