Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

A Dream Weaved

Your tapestry 
weaved with strands of light
Contrasted with threads of black
A marvelous mosaic 
of a wondrous soul

I drape you over me
Feel your warmth
am nurtured
I hear the tune of you
Singing your happy songs
Yet if I listen
Closer 
just a little closer
I am drenched with your tears
The alternate other you
I open you up 
Lay you on the ground
Marvel at the intricacies of you
All the subtleties 
The bold designs
Shapes I could never imagine
You are magnificent
Breathtaking
Awe inspiring
Contrasts co-existing
Harmony within each part

I resist the urge
To fold you up
Place you on a shelf
Keep you all to my self
A treasure just for my eyes to see
I look around 
It's not up to me
You are connected to all
Other tapestries and endless sea
carried away by them you us and me
So I marvel and just let you be
Magnificent
Funny
Beautiful
Complicated
Lovely
Breathtaking
You


Written on my birthday in 2013.
My birthday is September 8th. (Just in case you want to get me a gift *lol*)

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Eileen Manassian April 8, 2020 at 8:00 PM Here I am again ... this is such a magical piece. I've commented so many times already. Mesmerising words

Shirley Candy August 2, 2017 at 3:03 PM Very touching..beautifully penned. Congratz on your well deserved win, Richard. Awesome words.

Gregory Richard Barden July 29, 2017 at 6:05 PM Wonderfully whimsical and imaginative write - sounds like a wonderful experience, yet perhaps a sustained longing ... congrats on your well-deserved placement! Great poem!

Connie Marcum Wong July 28, 2017 at 1:30 PM Awesome Richard! Congratulations on your wonderful win! : )

Beautiful Scars July 28, 2017 at 7:01 AM Your are so gifted, this really touched mr. Thank you Richard Lamoureux July 28, 2017 at 8:28 AM Thanks Laura, this is an old one. I appreciate the visit and great comment. Hugs Rick.

Chloe Jane October 25, 2016 at 3:50 PM Can you tell me more about this poem? I really enjoyed readin it and would like to understand more about it and what it truly means Richard Lamoureux October 25, 2016 at 9:14 PM This one was inspired by a wild girl I once had a relationship with. She was beautiful but her spirit longed to fly beyond the time we inhabited. You can not grasp tightly to the wild ones you can but enjoy them for whatever time they choose to remain. Thanks for your interest. Let me know when you post a poem.

Deborah Shiells May 28, 2014 at 10:52 AM Hi Richard, This is awe inspiring. Tender and Beautiful! What a poet you are:~) Thank you for sharing this wonderful write! Thank you so much for your kindness and your visits, Love and Peace, Deborah Richard Lamoureux May 28, 2014 at 12:34 PM Thanks Deborah. ;0)

Eileen Manassian December 15, 2013 at 12:04 PM Had to read a happy one...........again. This is lovely, Richard. One of my absolute favorites. So full of happy and sweet thoughts for whomever it is that inspired the write. Wonderful! Richard Lamoureux January 31, 2014 at 5:47 PM Thanks for some reason I never got this comment till now, Eileen Manassian January 28, 2014 at 6:30 AM How beautiful...Going through my favorites.....Holding on to sanity....

Eileen Manassian September 24, 2013 at 1:18 AM Referring to your comment below...YOU aren't the only one who likes this, you should kinda like it yourself...IT IS FOURTH on the best 100 poems of last month. ;) I've been here quite often! I'm glad....... Richard Lamoureux September 24, 2013 at 6:34 AM Thanks Eileen, I had dropped off the list for a few weeks so I had thought I was losing my touch.

Eileen Manassian September 14, 2013 at 7:15 AM Why I like your free verse as well...Here is the perfect example. Absolutely ASTOUNDING work! One of my absolute favorites, Richard...WELL DONE!!! Richard Lamoureux September 14, 2013 at 7:26 AM Thankyou, I kinda like this one myself.

Gerald Kithinji September 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM ...drenched with your tears... and look at what follows! Richard Lamoureux September 14, 2013 at 7:27 AM Many good things in my life have been preceded by tears.

Poet Destroyer A September 9, 2013 at 3:27 PM happy late birthday. ..hugs. .linda Richard Lamoureux September 9, 2013 at 3:44 PM Thanks Linda, hugs back.

Lucilla Carrillo September 8, 2013 at 8:38 PM Happy Birthday Richard; just found out. This is a beautiful poem. I don't know how old you are, I just hope you are young enough to play the game and old enoguh to know better. May you enjoy many more B. Days..... Lucilla Richard Lamoureux September 9, 2013 at 7:12 AM Thanks Luccila, I am 52

Red Fiery September 8, 2013 at 6:06 PM I don't have words to explain how beautiful this poem is ...Richard you re always the winner ! Cheers ! Richard Lamoureux September 9, 2013 at 7:14 AM Thanks Re, Hugs back! Red Fiery September 8, 2013 at 6:07 PM Happy birthday Richard ...BIG HuG ..

Karen Anglesey September 8, 2013 at 5:26 PM Beautiful and elegant... love the ending especially. I heard it's your birthday. Have a lovely day :) Richard Lamoureux September 8, 2013 at 5:28 PM Thanks Karen, yes it is. 52 years old. Richard Lamoureux September 8, 2013 at 5:27 PM Thanks Richard, enjoying my day.

Richard D Seal September 8, 2013 at 5:14 PM Just found out it's your birthday Rick, Happy birthday my friend, have a great one..... This such a fine write Rick, a dream well weaved, to faves. Take care, Richard

Liam Mcdaid September 8, 2013 at 1:55 PM EXCELLENT BIT OF WEAVING BEAUTIFUL PIECE Richard Lamoureux September 8, 2013 at 1:56 PM Thanks Liam

Delysia Hendricks September 8, 2013 at 10:50 AM Breathtaking, Richard. I haven't been around in a while and I sure missed reading you. No mind. I'll soon catch up. By the by, have a wonderful birthday, good person. May you know love in abundance on this your special day. Licia :-) Richard Lamoureux September 8, 2013 at 12:59 PM Hi Licia so nice to have your visit. You have made my birthday a little brighter. Thanks.

Poet Destroyer A September 8, 2013 at 9:34 AM about your poem: wow! nothing wrong in being a little greedy when it comes to love.. Your a man who knows what he likes, and I admire the endless dream and tapestry that secure your heart. I have to admit, this is one of your best. Captivating from start to end. truly a breathtaking poem. Read it twice :-)... enjoy your beautiful Sunday,... xox~ Linda Richard Lamoureux September 8, 2013 at 1:01 PM Linda feels more like you although I do like Irma in reverse, it sounds exotic. Richard Lamoureux September 8, 2013 at 1:00 PM Thanks Linda, another inspiring comment.

Poet Destroyer A September 8, 2013 at 9:27 AM Good morning Richard, my first name is AMRI <------reversed LOL, my sis loves exploiting my first name hahaha so some here might know my full name :-) thank you for the nice and uplifting visit this morning. always~ Linda

Poet Tacito September 8, 2013 at 8:36 AM A tug of the heartstrings, pulling on the c(h)ords of life, love, and its value. Excellent. Richard Lamoureux September 8, 2013 at 1:02 PM Thanks so much Drake!

Anne-Lise Andresen September 8, 2013 at 8:04 AM - It's been a while since I've read your beautiful poem now Richard ... Magnificent !! - Funny !! - Beautiful !! - Complicated !! - Lovely !! - Breathtaking !! - You !! - Thanks for the beautiful words in the form of a poem on a sunshine Sunday. - Happy birthday! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux September 8, 2013 at 8:15 AM Thanks Anne Lise you are sweet.

Eileen Manassian September 8, 2013 at 7:43 AM This is a very beautiful tapestry all its own, Richard....It will adorn my wall of favorite poems, where many others of your poems are to bring me joy! :) Great job! Happy birthday! :) Hope you have a wonderful celebration with loved ones and that your day is filled with joy, light, love and LOTS of blessings! :) Richard Lamoureux September 8, 2013 at 8:14 AM Thanks for remembering. I am the absolute worst when it comes to remembering dates.