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Ten Thousand White Butterflies

Ten Thousand White Butterflies Soft walls undulate like liquid steel Metamorphic pulsations Iridescent glow Spiritual guides Ushering departed souls Rippling contractions From cocoon-like womb Bringing forth new breath Replenishing blown out candles Eyes scrunched Painful cry Drowned out by the rustling One thousand butterflies taking flight Soaring Luminescent Snowflake-like beings Spreading their light Within the night Eternity is born A baby raises his tiny fists Mother's tears turn to joy Floating heavenward on delicate wings Announcing Beating Singing A child is born Written with Monterey Sirak. Thankyou for letting me join you in flight!

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Kelly Deschler

Date: 8/26/2015 8:31:00 PM

Such vivid imagery in this extraordinary poem. I enjoyed it very much!... Congratulations to you both on taking the top spot!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/27/2015 9:27:00 AM

Much appreciated Kelly.

James Inman

Date: 8/26/2015 8:56:00 AM

Richard, Beautiful poem, very visual.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/26/2015 9:32:00 AM

Thanks James.

Edward Ebbs

Date: 8/22/2015 9:35:00 AM

Congrats on your win Richard!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/26/2015 9:32:00 AM

Thanks Edward.

Jill Spagnola

Date: 8/19/2015 8:03:00 AM

congratulations! What a beautiful depiction of the cycle of life... ;0, jill

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/19/2015 8:31:00 AM

It was actually the birth of Christ that was depicted. Thanks for commenting Jill.

Thabang Ngoma

Date: 8/18/2015 10:34:00 PM

Morning Richard...many congrats on this winning beauty...such powerful imagery and breath-taking metaphors *******(:heers,

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/19/2015 8:31:00 AM

Thanks Tbang.

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 8/18/2015 1:15:00 PM

very lovely sublime write congrats hugs 7

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/19/2015 8:31:00 AM

Thanks Shadow.

David Brown

Date: 8/18/2015 1:12:00 PM

Such beautiful imagery...spectacular Richard. Congrats on a great win

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/19/2015 8:32:00 AM

Much appreciated David.

Anu Nayak

Date: 8/18/2015 1:01:00 PM

Dear Richard, what a fabulous write!!!! Adorable and awesone!!! hearty congrats on the great win!!! 7!!!! .......love, Anu:-)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/19/2015 8:32:00 AM

Thanks Anu, hugs Rick.

D.W. Rodgers

Date: 8/18/2015 8:06:00 AM

Blinded by the white - congrats on your win

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/18/2015 10:14:00 AM

Thanks David. ;0)

John Lawless

Date: 8/18/2015 6:01:00 AM

My whole being just sighed and settled into the chair....there is nothing I can say but...W O W !

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/18/2015 7:45:00 AM

What a wonderful response, you just made my day.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/18/2015 3:47:00 AM

Wonderful collab Richard, congrats on ur first place win with this superb write!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/18/2015 7:45:00 AM

Thanks Upma, this one is a personal Favorite.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/18/2015 12:30:00 AM

:) Congrats on your top win with this sweet write, Richard. This collab with Monterey is really precious. I'm so proud of both of you.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/18/2015 7:49:00 AM

Thanks Eileen, it feels surreal reading this one again. I was imagining the birth of Christ when we wrote this one. It all started with Monterey talking about this conservatory filled with white butterflys.

Skat A

Date: 8/18/2015 12:14:00 AM

Richard, a wonderful collab, breathtaking imagery. Congratulations on your butterfly win. SKAT love

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/18/2015 7:51:00 AM

Thanks, this pleases me that I can share this win with my friend Monterey. Thanks for choosing it.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 5/29/2015 12:02:00 PM

Wow, how beautiful, the images, the sentiment, the pure joy! Love it!! Hugs, Rhonda

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/29/2015 8:47:00 PM

Thanks Rhonda.;0)

Karen Anglesey

Date: 11/28/2013 7:29:00 PM

Wow...so deeply metaphoric and breathtaking...:)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/28/2013 7:56:00 PM

Thanks Karen, I'm pleased you like it.

Richard D Seal

Date: 11/22/2013 8:30:00 PM

Oh yes, this is something every mother to be should read. Absolutely beautiful, my congratulations to both of you on the birth of this masterpiece. Take care, Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/22/2013 10:15:00 PM

Thanks Richard, you are kind my friend.

Just That Archaic Poet

Date: 11/22/2013 10:51:00 AM

Your word choices were enchanting, as was this beautifully crafted poem. Excellent work, Richard, and kudos; enjoyed it very much :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/22/2013 8:07:00 PM

Thanks so much Chan.

Funom Makama

Date: 11/21/2013 7:48:00 AM

so so so fascinating with good mental expressions..... Splendid and adequate for a sound mind. This gave me more light to my soul and has stimulated a self- expression from me, serving as the fuel to my outburst.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/21/2013 8:16:00 AM

What a wonderful expression of appreciation for our work. Thanks.

Monterey Sirak

Date: 11/20/2013 7:37:00 AM

Thank you for joining me on this venture. After writing this poem with you I am very eager to go see the white butterflies. Maybe I will stand in the midst of them and read our poem. You commented about the butterfly in Native American culture. Did you know the Cherokee word for butterfly is Kamama. Kind of fits doesn't it?

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/18/2015 10:15:00 AM

Hey Monterey, congratulations, our poem got top spot!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/19/2015 8:14:00 PM

Hi Monterey, I posted our new poem and we have some great responses. Thanks for accepting my invitation. Hugs Rick.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/20/2013 8:03:00 AM

I like it. I live near a lake called Kalamalaka which means lake of many colors. They should call it butterfly lake.

Len Gasun

Date: 11/20/2013 2:39:00 AM

Absolutely so lovely and amazing this is my dear friend, Richard! Excellent in all the way! A very special poem about one of the greatest & most wonderful gifst in this world. Taking this into my fave. TYSM! Kudos to u both my very dear friends! Hugs! Hugs so big! I'll be back. love lots, Leonora

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/20/2013 8:05:00 AM

Thanks for your kind words.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/20/2013 12:45:00 AM

ohh, love the sensory delight of a babe so innocent, rich... you make me sigh with your vignette style.. whoooo to you and monterey.. :) huggs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/20/2013 8:06:00 AM

Thanks Nette, I enjoyed this collaboration.

Mark Peterson

Date: 11/20/2013 12:12:00 AM

A gift of butterflies and life. What could be better to end my day.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/20/2013 8:06:00 AM

Thanks so much Mark.

Donna Jones

Date: 11/19/2013 8:52:00 PM

This is a special poem...from two special people...I really enjoyed it...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/20/2013 8:08:00 AM

You are sweet Donna, thanks.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/19/2013 8:39:00 PM

Thanks so much to all for the wonderful comments. A long day so I will respond in the morning. Hugs to all.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/19/2013 12:13:00 PM

A really good cooperation from both of you - Have opperert both my eyes today ... should be a little careful with data in a few days :))) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/20/2013 8:12:00 AM

Thanks Anne Lise, I hope you recover quickly.