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Dark Lover

Sleep so deep it never ends envelope me Wrap me in your dark arms give me your lovers kiss Remove me from this house of distorted images let me sink into your softness There will be no one left to disappoint not even myself I wonder will you keep your promises? Are you my inevitable companion? Does my path lead to your boudoir? Will you betray me? I fear I will be brought to the gates of hell by you who masquerades as my lover I hold myself back for a little while longer allowing myself to be lifted I seek light instead Feeling warmth on my face It renews my strength Laughter bubbes from a place long forgotten My desire to disappear fades Listen to me singing Yesterday is not today I am still me and yet I am far from the same I now wish to reside in the light You no longer have the power to seduce me for we were never meant to be lovers

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Laurice S.

Date: 12/5/2017 4:34:00 AM

So deep and honest! Really enjoyed reading it <3

Darren White

Date: 4/21/2017 9:17:00 AM

Yes, I understand that fully. And yes, I can relate to it. The poem I wrote is similar, yet different. This is a very honest poem, it has a feel of having lived through it, and survived.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 12/12/2015 10:28:00 AM

WOW....This is a beauty, Richard. I surely need to read this one now. Hugs, dear....So glad I found this gem again.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/12/2015 12:49:00 PM

Thanks Eileen, I'm sorry you are relating to it. I wish neither of us ever had these thoughts.

Skat A

Date: 8/10/2015 6:27:00 PM

RICHARD, :-) Congratulations on your wonderful win! *SKAT*

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/10/2015 3:22:00 PM

Awesome use of metaphors !! No wonder it is in the winners’ list. Congrats..Sara

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/10/2015 1:36:00 AM

Congrats on ur awesome winning poem Richard! Exquisite work!

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 8/9/2015 9:19:00 PM

Hi Rick, I love this beautiful write that is so beautiful and touching! I am so happy to see it on the winners list! Congratulations, my friend on your win! Pandita

Elaine George

Date: 7/17/2015 5:25:00 PM

The DARK TEMPTRESS! Not many men can resist her. Great writing in this piece, Richard. Perhaps you might like my Ballade entitled: Where My True Love Lives. Elaine

Kelly Deschler

Date: 6/16/2015 10:22:00 PM

Sometimes we have to go further into the darkness to find the light... I enjoyed reading this brilliant piece once again. Congrats on a great win, Rick!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/17/2015 9:35:00 AM

Thanks Kelly!;0)

Skat A

Date: 6/11/2015 4:13:00 PM

RICHARD, :-) Congratulations with your wonderful win! *SKAT*

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 6/10/2015 7:18:00 PM

good pen Rick congrats on 2nd place hugs soup-mail

Kelly Deschler

Date: 2/28/2015 12:54:00 AM

Thoughts of suicide are very seductive, but we can still resist it's powerful allure. Because being so close to death can bring a new appreciation for life... It was great to see this soulful piece on the winner's list. Congratulations, Rick!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2015 6:53:00 AM

Thanks so much Kelly.

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 2/22/2015 8:37:00 PM

Wow, what a read. How can you pack so many awesome lines into one wee little poem? A masterpiece. Well deserved winner, congratulations.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2015 6:53:00 AM

You are kind Scott.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 2/22/2015 8:06:00 PM

Congrad's on your win. Light & love

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2015 6:54:00 AM

Thanks Debbie.

Sandra Haight

Date: 2/22/2015 7:04:00 PM

Wow...extremely deep, Richard. "I now wish to reside in the light...you no longer seduce me..." Powerful and such words of hope. Congrats on your win. Sandra

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/22/2015 7:48:00 PM

Thanks for your thoughtful comment Sandra.

Skat A

Date: 2/22/2015 5:45:00 PM

Richard, CONGRATULATIONS, on your Win, Love ~SKAT~

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/22/2015 7:44:00 PM

Thanks SKAT.

Nathan D.

Date: 2/22/2015 5:24:00 PM

Richard, Sorry, it took this long to close my contest. Congrats :) NATE

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/22/2015 7:44:00 PM

Thanks Nathan!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/26/2014 11:17:00 PM

RICHARD, CONGRATULATIONS ... this is a nice sweet little HM... hugs.. Linda

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/19/2014 7:35:00 AM

That is such a sexy dance with darkness...well done

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/19/2014 8:03:00 AM

Hi again Casarah. A good morning hug for you.

Kelly Deschler

Date: 8/19/2014 1:54:00 AM

The laughter does seem to fade away when we hide in those shadowy places.... Thank you for suggesting this poem, Richard. I really enjoyed it, and the message of wanting to stay in the light, never to be seduced again by darkness.... Terrific writing!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/19/2014 8:04:00 AM

Good morning Kelly, it means a lot that you took the time to find and read this one.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/25/2013 12:21:00 AM

So moving......deep...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/25/2013 6:48:00 AM

Hi Eileen, thanks for reading this one again.

Manel Gunatillake

Date: 8/7/2013 11:33:00 PM

Why have i missed this . Sorry for late visit. " Laughter bubbling from a place long forgotten Desire to disappear fading Singing Yesterday is not today" Lovely verse again from You Richard Congratulation!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/8/2013 6:31:00 AM

Thanks Manel;0)

Andrea Travis

Date: 8/7/2013 11:22:00 AM

I felt myself in the spaces between your every word. I find those places very hard to find. Thank you for allowing me to see inside those feelings again. Awesome work, as always.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/8/2013 6:31:00 AM

This is one of my favorite comments, thanks Andrea.

Donna Jones

Date: 8/6/2013 6:32:00 PM

Let me sink....yes that's how it feels.....Congratulations Richard....awesome....

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/8/2013 6:32:00 AM

Thanks Donna you always make me smile.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/5/2013 8:08:00 PM

another awesome win...congrats!! Linda

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/5/2013 9:24:00 PM

Thanks Linda.