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Your Ocean

I stand on the edge of your ocean, ready to dive in Wanting to discover the depths of you I have looked at the surface of you Beautiful beyond my puny words Sometimes your calmness relaxes me I become lost in your serenity My eyes are stretched to your horizon I can not see all of you I play innocently along your shores I dip my toes into your cool waters Slowly I am drawn into you I feel you encompass my body Then there is an undertow I am helpless to resist, drawn further from the shore To the centre of you I do not wish to escape I trust you with my very soul Sinking beneath the surface I am wrapped in your embrace Color surrounds me, my being is infused with your joy The feeling of weightlessness, we are now joined You are the beginning and completion of me I was not meant to just stand on your shores Dedicated to the Love of my life. I continue to explore the depths of her.

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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 6/16/2020 10:19:00 AM

Wow, I'm happy you asked me to read your beautiful poem. I write so much about the ocean and I seem to constantly use it as a metaphor, probably because I have lived in South Florida most of my life. I'm just writing what I know. Your poem is so romantic. I'm sure your wife cherishes it as much as you cherish her. If you read my poem, Uncharted Waters, it has a similar metaphor. It almost reads like an answer to your poem. It's one of my favorites so I got chills when I read yours. :) Rhonda xx

Darren White

Date: 4/21/2017 8:48:00 AM

What Paloma said is true, it took me forever to find it, because it doesn't show up easily, not sure why, it's not as if there are many poems with that same title. BUT that's not why I am here. This is so extraordinarily alike, yet so completely different. That beautiful metaphor you use for the love of your life is wonderful :) Still, in a way, my Ebony Sea is a metaphor too. For so much I do not say aloud. Thank you.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/21/2017 9:00:00 AM

I appreciate you searching this out. I wrote another piece called "Dark Lover" which might lend more to what you felt writing your piece.

Paloma P

Date: 10/8/2016 9:11:00 PM

Took me forever to find this, but it was well worth it! Exhilaratingly sensual, this must have blown her away.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/9/2016 1:41:00 AM

I'm honoured you took the time to find it. If you look to the top of this page you will find a search bar. If you type in the name of a poem it will help you locate it. Try typing in the title "Broken People" as a test. Thanks again for going to the trouble of finding it. I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 1/3/2016 3:33:00 AM

Wow, this is the last read for me tonight and what an ending! Not only is this beautiful it exemplifies your zen outlook on life!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/3/2016 6:06:00 AM

What a nice thing to say! Thanks Arthur.

Skat A

Date: 10/19/2015 11:39:00 PM

Wonderful win Richard. SKAT

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/20/2015 12:35:00 AM

Thanks SKAT, this is a personal favorite.

Balveen Cheema

Date: 10/17/2015 6:11:00 AM

Sweet romance! Congrats Richard!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/20/2015 12:36:00 AM

Thanks Balveen.

Paul Callus

Date: 10/17/2015 3:58:00 AM

This is very romantic, Richard. Glad you found true love; you merit it! Congratulations on an awesome poem and a deserved top win. // paul

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/20/2015 12:37:00 AM

I am indeed fortunate, thanks Paul.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 10/17/2015 12:43:00 AM

Wonderful tribute Richard n an awesome win! Big congrats!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/20/2015 12:37:00 AM

Thanks Upma!;0)

Michael Tor

Date: 10/16/2015 11:11:00 PM

Richard beautiful dedication to your wife and a winner. Congratulations!!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/20/2015 12:39:00 AM

Much appreciated Michael.

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/16/2015 10:56:00 PM

Just coming back to say congratulations on your win it was well deserved:-)Alexis

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/20/2015 12:39:00 AM

Thanks Alexis.

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/16/2015 10:55:00 PM

WoW! Richard, that's some dedication! You expressed your thoughts in an expectional way. The words and metaphors just brilliant! I will be adding this beautiful and romantic piece to my favs-)Alexis 7

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/20/2015 12:40:00 AM

You are sweet Alexis, thanks for visiting.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 10/16/2015 8:54:00 PM

Hi Richard, a sweet dedication, a wonderful win. Nice to see it was yours. Does not read like your latest, but I found the poem to be the perfect dive. Congratulations on your win, thank you for supporting my contest. Stop by my latest blog "I'm not a terrorist" if you would like or have time. Always & Forever LINDA

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/20/2015 12:35:00 AM

Hi Linda, sorry for a late response, thanks for choosing this piece!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/16/2015 7:17:00 PM

wow, this is amazing. BIG congrats for a top win, Richard. you can WRITE.

Joe Maverick

Date: 6/10/2015 3:31:00 PM

Hello Richard and congrats on the high placement in Shadows contest with a very sensitive piece from you're current life & memories..'

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/10/2015 5:50:00 PM

Thanks Joe.

Eve Roper

Date: 6/9/2015 8:15:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A 7++ poem written for his beloved, it's beautiful. Hugs dear friend Eve

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/9/2015 8:30:00 PM

Thanks sweet Eve.

Skat A

Date: 6/9/2015 11:42:00 AM

WOW, to never have an end. I love this Richard, you're the greatest navigator in your Ocean. Congratulations on your awesome win. HUGS **SKAT**

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/9/2015 1:46:00 PM

Thanks SKAT.;0)

Darlene Gifford

Date: 6/9/2015 7:07:00 AM

Hi, Richard, Thank you for sharing your heartfelt romantic love poem with us. And congratulations on your contest win. Blessings, Darlene

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/9/2015 8:12:00 AM

Thanks Darlene.

Rob Carmack

Date: 6/9/2015 4:24:00 AM

Congrats Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/9/2015 8:12:00 AM

Thanks Rob.

Jan Allison

Date: 6/9/2015 3:53:00 AM

Such a wonderful poetic tribute to your lovely wife many congrats on your win:-) Hugs jan xx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/9/2015 8:13:00 AM

Thanks Jan!;0)

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/8/2015 10:14:00 PM

Beautiful poem, great win and fine message of love given to the lady you love.. Congrats.. A7

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/9/2015 8:13:00 AM

Thanks Rob!

Mark Trichet

Date: 6/8/2015 9:42:00 PM

Congrats Richard on a fine write indeed. I can feel this one has come straight from the heart. The last line says it all. Well done

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/9/2015 8:14:00 AM

Thanks Mark.

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 6/8/2015 9:01:00 PM

How beautifully romantic - no wonder it is such a magnificent winner! Congratulations, Rick! I can see why it is one of your favorites! Warmest regards. Pandita

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/9/2015 8:15:00 AM

Thanks Pandita. Hugs Rick