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Greater Consciousness

I dripped between the cracks Of my own convoluted mind fearful and excited at the same time Wandering in the small large spaces Wondering what I might find Searching for sharp barbed tiny bits Those unreconciled "it's" All the things I thought were the pits The words that made me feel like the shits You may try and see the me the he the one who wants to be More filled Less empty Fully engaged and free More noteworthy A symphony Less occupied More open and kind Instead my thinking and blinking never quits Why do I spend so much time doing this While others seem so contented in their bliss I sit in a black ink colored shadows instead of enjoying my lover's kiss Looking for the unknown underlined Intertwined with the unkind The visions of one metaphorically blind caught behind The veil of my mind The answers The Consciousness I was seeking Words I am unable to keep speaking Yet now I've begun being Now I'm truly seeing It's within God that I'm breathing No longer seething My heart is calmed He slows down it's beating Light within my tiny big spaces No more sadness He removes all traces I now see forever My mind no longer races I travel in peace to inner places....

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 9/21/2015 2:40:00 PM
So nice to read your verse this afternoon, Richard. Light & Love
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Date: 9/4/2015 6:11:00 PM
Richard, Congratulations on your win.... SKAT
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/5/2015 9:05:00 AM
Thanks SKAT
Date: 9/2/2015 11:54:00 AM
Beautifully written.... Congratulations!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/5/2015 9:05:00 AM
Thanks Fariq.
Date: 9/1/2015 1:59:00 AM
Wonderful write and a superb win Richard! Big congrats!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/1/2015 8:31:00 AM
Thanks Upma.
Date: 8/31/2015 7:13:00 PM
Congrats, my dear, on your first place win. Fantastic. So proud of you....
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/1/2015 8:31:00 AM
Hi Eileen, thanks for the congrats. I'm pleased this was chosen.
Date: 8/31/2015 5:42:00 PM
A lot of emotion all funneling to one objection, “God”. Wonderful write, Rick, a 7 and congratulations on your win. Hugs, Eve
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Date: 8/31/2015 1:30:00 AM
dear Richard, wow!!!!! this is the greater consciousness touching the real streaks of enlightenment....the experience of the highest order! hearty congrats on your great win!!! awesome:).......love, Anu:)
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Date: 8/30/2015 1:02:00 PM
This was such a great read...entertained for the whole ride. Way to go on the contest!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/30/2015 1:33:00 PM
Thanks David.
Date: 8/30/2015 12:04:00 PM
What a insightful, introspective poem this is, Richard! Well deserved win !!! congratulations!! Sorry, if my comment slipped up or down a notch !! But thank you so much for reading my own and the nice comment !!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/30/2015 12:06:00 PM
My pleasure Carrie.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/30/2015 12:05:00 PM
I think you have me confused with another poet. This is Richard. I am however pleased that you enjoyed my poem.
Date: 8/27/2015 1:03:00 PM
Once again, you've given honor where honor is due. I just know He will also honor you. Awesome perspective, Rick. PS. Sorry for late comments, as you can see, I'm still playing catch up. hugs!
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Date: 8/25/2015 9:32:00 PM
Ooooch....with this tetimonial dear poet, don't ya go read'n my last write....*sm...great write Richard....have a blessed day sir...much love, james
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/26/2015 7:31:00 AM
Much appreciated James, you as well.
Date: 8/25/2015 8:44:00 PM
Richard, I enjoyed immensely this journey through your mind and the awareness that you found. You rock! Hugs
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/26/2015 7:32:00 AM
Thanks sweet Cecilia!
Date: 8/25/2015 8:31:00 AM
Your "Thesis" dear, Richard a masterpiece of self knowledge and of inner light. At the core of our being the spark of wisdom waits for that moment for to ignite our being and set it aflame becoming thus a part of greater consciousness! An insult just to grade you with a seven. An A+ would be more appropriate!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/25/2015 8:41:00 AM
You are kind Demetrios.
Date: 8/25/2015 12:43:00 AM
Great progression in this poem Richard.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/25/2015 7:47:00 AM
Thanks Rob.
Date: 8/24/2015 1:11:00 PM
Wonderful, Richard. I thoroughly enjoyed your words that image the painful journey to your amazing God-loving greater consciousness and peace from beginning to end. Best wishes -- yours is right on for this contest! Sandra
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/25/2015 7:49:00 AM
Thanks Sandra, I'm pleased you enjoyed this piece.
Date: 8/24/2015 11:42:00 AM
Your playful manipulation of words is witty and clever. You have a solid sense of meter and have all the technical knowledge to pull this off seamlessly....but you go beyond technique and pour your heart into your work. Well done. Emile. #7
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/25/2015 7:50:00 AM
I wasn't sure where I was going until I got to the end. Thanks for this great comment Emile.
Date: 8/23/2015 6:45:00 PM
wow, I love how you attempted this challenge. You brought it home, A home run for greater consciousness. Very nice poetry. It almost flows like free verse with the shorter lines!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/23/2015 9:08:00 PM
Yes, I do tend to move into rhyming with many of my free verse, with this one I just started sooner. I'm glad you like it Andrea.
Date: 8/23/2015 3:36:00 PM
Your poem touches the emotions of being so very well, Richard. And that only God can bring peace and meaning to life, well done!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/23/2015 3:55:00 PM
Thanks Laura, He is definitely my source of peace.
Date: 8/23/2015 3:12:00 PM
:) Again....a testament to your faith, Richard. Thank you for reminding me of the journey. Soupmail
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/23/2015 3:56:00 PM
Thanks for the heads up, I have made the changes. Hugs Rick.
Date: 8/23/2015 10:16:00 AM
Those comforting thoughts He brings to our lives and the perfect timing thereof.. I love this Richard ;)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/23/2015 3:57:00 PM
God is truly good! Thanks Wilma.

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