Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

A Significant Elegance

I marvel at her elegance
elegance born of an understanding
an esthetic awareness, the knowing of who she is 
She embraces both the beauty and limitations of her form
Wearing what pleases her 
no longer putting pretty things away for some future occasion 

Her clothing creates movement
for she does not wish to stay still
I see her eyes sparkle with the eagerness of yesterday's child
the exuberance of her endless possibilities
Still a subtle sadness resides
a warning of sorts
an "approach with caution"
"come to me, but keep your distance"
perhaps she feels safer that way

Maybe this is part of her aesthetic
for music cannot exist without tension
notes are born of apposing forces
So I will ask my questions
attempt to understand 
I will hear what she wishes to tell
and I will try to comprehend
Most importantly I will appreciate her elegance
the freedom she finds within her laughter
Her inquisitiveness as she peers over her glasses
for she is both a teacher and a student
life for her remains and adventure
and she chooses to live it
one note at a time
until she has written her symphony
until she has painted all of her colors
until she realizes that pain serves a purpose
Without it we never truly become
we never truly know
who we really are

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Skat A September 16, 2016 at 9:37 AM Richard, Congratulations on your awesome win. Stop by my blog "SEIZE THE DAY." Celebrate with me. WUV **SKAT**

Yanny Widjanarko October 22, 2015 at 8:51 AM I love the content of this one. Elegant, easy flowing, deep and enjoyed to read this beautiful piece in my relaxing night :) have a great day Rick, hug, yanny Richard Lamoureux October 22, 2015 at 9:15 AM Hi Yanny, what a pleasant treat to have you visit me. I hope you are well sunshine!

Laura Breidenthal September 27, 2015 at 1:01 AM This is brilliant, Richard! Really enjoyed reading this one. Always, Laura Richard Lamoureux September 27, 2015 at 7:21 AM Thanks Laura, greatly appreciated.

Kp Nunez September 24, 2015 at 11:16 AM The write itself lends elegance to the subject in my mind, Rick. A careful and poetic commentary on a lady who has captured and inspired at the same time your muse to another level. Great tribute! hugs Richard Lamoureux September 25, 2015 at 5:46 AM Another great comment from you Kim. Thanks;0)

Carol Eastman September 24, 2015 at 10:39 AM Ahhh... Your poems are waxing deep... A very interesting write. Richard Lamoureux September 25, 2015 at 5:46 AM Thanks Carol!

Casarah Nance September 24, 2015 at 8:07 AM This is great. So many people hide within themselves, but this one, she shines. living an adventure-until she realized that pain serves a purpose-admirable..intriguing. :) Richard Lamoureux September 24, 2015 at 9:35 AM Thanks Casarah, she is an interesting woman.

Mama Bear September 22, 2015 at 4:08 PM She is truly a remarkable lady and you captured her well in a short time. A person well worth knowing and a loving one who is not too quick to show her emotions and you brought them out in her in a short time. Well written and very insightful on reality and not a fantasy as most poems can be. Glad you were home and miss you already Love Mom Richard Lamoureux September 24, 2015 at 4:10 AM I miss you to mom, thanks for this beautiful response. I enjoyed meeting your friend, she is an interesting person and I can see how much your relationship means to her. Love ya!

Michael Tor September 22, 2015 at 11:00 AM What a creative clever assessment of this woman Richard. Observing, listening, trying to capture who she is. So vibrant a personality with underlying pains serving a purpose balancing a realization of who are. You almost have to put your psychiatrist hat on to create and pen this deep and excellent write. Loved it Richard a 7 for sure. Richard Lamoureux September 24, 2015 at 5:08 AM Hi Michael, thanks for another thoughtful comment. Your insight is appreciated.

Demetrios Trifiatis September 22, 2015 at 7:44 AM No question your poetic ability has taken flight for higher ground, dear Richard! A 7! Demetrios Trifiatis September 22, 2015 at 7:53 AM Do not worry! Look lower, I will be there! Richard Lamoureux September 22, 2015 at 7:46 AM Thanks Demetrios, the one I wrote today may be a bit lower ground.

Charmaine Chircop September 21, 2015 at 1:35 AM A fantastic poem ! You never cease to amaze me, Richard. Richard Lamoureux September 21, 2015 at 7:02 AM You are sweet Charmaine.

Eileen Manassian September 20, 2015 at 2:45 PM Great write, Richard. Lovely Richard Lamoureux September 21, 2015 at 7:04 AM Thanks.