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Yang and Yin

I searched the top and bottom of my mind Who is the most famous couple of them all I sat by the fire close to Yang He asked me if I knew his lover Yin He held the fire and light within his hands Only her water could quench the flames of his desire She could change the course of history Wear down rocks bring flowers to the desert Wash away his pain Strength and softness combined His was the power of light Warmth and sparkle to her night Without him she was unseen His raging fire all consuming Until she smiled The sound and rhythm of her Calmed Nurtured him She is tantalized fully alive Joining together dark and light Creating something new Not in opposition Interconnected Heat transforms cold Wrapped in an eternal bond The invisible whole Opposites and equals Together become one Theirs is the eternal dance of give and take Famous Couples Contest

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Date: 4/4/2018 11:04:00 AM
A very creative take on couples, Richard. Reaching into your impressive catalog bag of poetry is always done w/fond anticipation ... you just don't now what you're gonna pull out, but it is sure to be something good. Like this lovely poem. Love and smiles.
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Date: 1/27/2014 12:54:00 PM
I must say I'm a bit biased on this subject..I happen to strongly adore the concept of yin and yang! The balance of life and all things in it. I see you've won a contest with this piece. Wonderful win :) I'd like to add you to my favorite poets.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/27/2014 12:56:00 PM
That would be an honour, thanks.
Date: 4/15/2013 9:00:00 PM
Richard, Congratulations with your winning poem in Heather's "Famous Couples/Duos" contest. ~Always* Linda
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/15/2013 9:46:00 PM
Thanks again Linda.
Date: 4/13/2013 4:31:00 PM
Wonderful piece,Nice presentation...Great write,Richard.Congrats on your superb win...
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/13/2013 7:18:00 PM
Thanks Olusegun
Date: 4/12/2013 2:51:00 PM
Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/12/2013 11:28:00 PM
Thanks Debbie
Date: 4/12/2013 12:10:00 PM
Congrats, Richard. Great job. Ralph
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/12/2013 11:28:00 PM
Thanks Ralph
Date: 4/11/2013 1:19:00 PM
Great choice and great poem! Only logo in the contest! Congratulations!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/11/2013 9:41:00 PM
Thanks Roy.
Date: 4/11/2013 6:16:00 AM
Congrats on your win~ A.O
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/11/2013 8:11:00 AM
Thanks
Date: 4/11/2013 6:00:00 AM
Well done Richard. A unique take on duo's, nicely worded and described, Congratulations. Take care, Richard
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/11/2013 8:10:00 AM
I am glad you liked it Richard
Date: 4/11/2013 5:01:00 AM
I love this one, it's a different take on the contest and different is always good in my eyes, well thought out and well written, congrats :)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/11/2013 8:09:00 AM
Thanks Charlotte
Date: 4/10/2013 6:05:00 PM
Congratulations Richard. I would never have thought of them. Love, Joyce
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/10/2013 7:52:00 PM
Thanks Joyce
Date: 4/10/2013 2:46:00 PM
Congratulations Richard...very cool couple!!!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/10/2013 7:53:00 PM
Thanks Donna
Date: 4/10/2013 2:27:00 PM
I love the choice of Yin and Yang.....who else would have thought of this? You are unique! Congrats to you, Richard!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/10/2013 7:53:00 PM
Ah thanks Carrie
Date: 4/10/2013 11:03:00 AM
Big congrats, Richard!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/10/2013 7:55:00 PM
Thanks Caleb
Date: 4/10/2013 10:18:00 AM
A great poem and win. I am honored to be in the same grouping. Love, joyce
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Date: 4/10/2013 10:08:00 AM
Congratulations Richard, love it xx
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Date: 4/10/2013 9:18:00 AM
I should have known this fabulous free verse was written by you!!! The imagery, the language, the theme... Everything is just awesome. Congrats on your win in my contest, my dear Richard!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/10/2013 9:54:00 AM
Thanks Heather I am honored you chose it. I wasn't sure if it strickly met the rules of the contest because I didn't go with an actual couple.
Date: 3/26/2013 7:09:00 AM
Very interesting take on this contest. I predict it ranks high.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/26/2013 7:29:00 PM
Thanks Caleb
Date: 3/25/2013 3:14:00 PM
wow, this is thinking outside the box, to do it on an "idea" like this. Great personification!!! I think our judge will love it.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/25/2013 7:41:00 PM
Thanks Andrea, I couldn't think of any famous couples I wanted to write about.
Date: 3/25/2013 2:16:00 PM
Very lovely interplay of words. Great write!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/25/2013 7:42:00 PM
Thanks Eileen, nice to see your smile. Busy day at work today, just getting home.
Date: 3/25/2013 11:13:00 AM
beautifully written and really a unique thought of you Rick :) I really enjoyed to read this in my mid night time :) hug, yanny
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/25/2013 7:43:00 PM
I thought you might like this one. Thanks for the hug, hugs back.
Date: 3/24/2013 9:51:00 PM
Wow....perfect...Confucius says winner..if that's how you spell it....Donna anyway you know what I mean...
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/25/2013 6:47:00 AM
Yes, I did reverse the order.
Date: 3/24/2013 5:59:00 PM
what a clever choice for this contest! love it!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/24/2013 6:03:00 PM
Thanks Ilene.

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