A Significant Empty -Ct

Change aint easy, 
lover and a hater times two.  
The quiet one, looking for psychedelic sound.
Who am I? The Borrower, weeping unanswered questions.
When you can’t get high enough, call the listener.
Do you hear what I hear?

Beyond your abyss, a billion coloured raindrops.
Hands of light, pushing beyond your borders.
Measure for measure what a fool am I.
I reach towards her hand, consumed with each touch.

She passes me a rose, red is the colour of passion.
Sleeping beauty, dreaming with eyes open.
Blessed hypnotist, tentative dancer, dark lover,
tell me a sweet lie, beyond the walls of innocence.
Water spirit, float into love’s arms.

A sense of emptiness, I whispered your name.
Blessed red door, lust, shame.
Middle age white guy capturing freedom.
Pain felt soul tears, the editing of me.
Sweet scoundrel lies, rainbow coloured camouflage.
Beyond the open door, the world unknown to me.
Tell me what you don’t see.
Getting what I really wanted,
escaping  gravity,  filling up on empty.

For Charlie’s “Collaboration of your Titles Poetry contest.

Link https://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry/contests/collaboration_of_your_titles_13074

All titles no filler words.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Raven Avatar
September 8, 2019 at 9:32 PM
Hi Richard, Belated congratulations on your win in the contest, with this amazing write. If this was made from your titles, you have some of the most interesting. This couldn't have been easy, to knit them into a coherent poem. Love the content and the strong visions your words paint. Has to be a fave, Have a wonderful Monday. Hugs....Mike. XX
Lamoureux Avatar
September 9, 2019 at 2:02 AM
Thanks once again Mike, you made my day times two.
Chiri Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 6:38 AM
Well done Rick standing ovation!;)
Lamoureux Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 6:50 AM
Thanks and a big hug.
Viswan Bhatia Avatar
August 28, 2019 at 9:36 AM
Profound!!
Lamoureux Avatar
August 28, 2019 at 10:06 AM
;0) Just a bit of knitting.
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 28, 2019 at 5:43 PM
This awesome poem deserves your first placement Rick! You arranged your titles into a brilliant work of art. Your ending was spectacular! Congratulations on your wonderful win! : ) xxoo
Lamoureux Avatar
July 29, 2019 at 12:47 PM
Thanks Connie!
Dietrich Avatar
July 28, 2019 at 2:40 PM
You came up with a profound verse using only your titles, Richard. I wish I could do free verse as well as you. I always just end up going back to meter and/or rhyme. This is superb!
Lamoureux Avatar
July 29, 2019 at 12:47 PM
You can do anything you put your mind too poetically.
Nicole Avatar
July 17, 2019 at 9:54 PM
Congratulations Richard, on this win. Once again, there are no empty spaces between your words. Each moment connects perfectly to the next. ~ Brandy
Lamoureux Avatar
July 19, 2019 at 8:48 AM
Thanks Brandy! Hugs Rick.
Mitra Avatar
July 16, 2019 at 10:41 PM
Wow, this is so smooth and a beauty of creation.. Got to read all the titles you have used.
Lamoureux Avatar
July 16, 2019 at 10:57 PM
I would be honoured if you do.:0)
Milgate Avatar
July 16, 2019 at 7:33 PM
just wanted to say that although I am not reading and writing a lot of poems right now, just always love your poems.
Lamoureux Avatar
July 16, 2019 at 10:57 PM
You are sweet Linda.
Godwin Avatar
July 16, 2019 at 12:08 PM
You did it! I see you won - and I can see why - you definitely merged a poetic piece together. I enjoyed the impressive read, Richard. Blessings ... CayCay
Lamoureux Avatar
July 16, 2019 at 12:09 PM
Thanks CayCay. Hugs Rick.
May Avatar
July 16, 2019 at 7:07 AM
A brilliant job with just the titles Richard..Congrats on your win..
Lamoureux Avatar
July 16, 2019 at 8:42 AM
Thanks Joseph.
Faulkner Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 9:07 PM
This flows so smoothly, it reads like a fine wine, many congratulations on your much deserved win!
Lamoureux Avatar
July 16, 2019 at 12:19 AM
Thanks Michelle.
Hinshaw Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 10:13 AM
Richard - Congrats! A masterful use of your titles in poetic form! Thanks for your kind comments re my win - Best to you - Bob
Lamoureux Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 10:39 AM
My pleasure Bob.
Canerdy Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 8:43 AM
Great! CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, Richard. Janice
Lamoureux Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 9:12 AM
Thanks Janice.
Y. Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 12:22 AM
Hi Richard, I knew you would be on the winning list. Congratulations on a well deserved win:-) Alexis
Lamoureux Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 8:14 AM
Thanks Alexis, it was a pleasant surprise.
Messina Avatar
July 14, 2019 at 9:19 PM
Richard, you did a great job on this my friend. I would have never known this was all of your titles if I had not sponsored the contest. Amazing and brilliant collaboration. Congratulations on your 1st place win! All the best..Charlie
Lamoureux Avatar
July 14, 2019 at 11:24 PM
Wow Charlie, thanks so much, you made my day!
Ravidas Avatar
July 14, 2019 at 10:07 AM
Unbelievable! How is that possible? The miracle of turning headlines into poetry... Wait a sec, I've got some too! I must think about it) P.S. Oops, I see I'm late. It's a bit sad. Good luck in contest, Richard.
Ashford Avatar
July 12, 2019 at 2:57 PM
Most excellent Richard, one to read over, and over again.
Nicole Avatar
July 11, 2019 at 11:04 PM
No emptiness found here, within these words you have so beautifully tangled around each other. Incredibly done my friend. Your thoughts drew me in, and I felt each and every emotion. ~ Brandy
Lamoureux Avatar
July 12, 2019 at 7:34 AM
What a great comment. Thanks Brandy.
Kendrick Avatar
July 11, 2019 at 3:51 PM
Interesting work and contest. Way to go. Thanks for the visit to my p age. Sara
Lamoureux Avatar
July 11, 2019 at 5:40 PM
My pleasure Sara.
Delaney Avatar
July 11, 2019 at 2:25 PM
A great tapestry woven from your poem titles. Seems like a great mind exercise and so well metaphorically executed.....should place high. SuZ
Lamoureux Avatar
July 11, 2019 at 3:28 PM
Thanks SuZ
Manassian Avatar
July 11, 2019 at 10:12 AM
Fascinating... what a trip this took me on. Should do well, dear. Thanks for your visit. Got a new poem up.
Lamoureux Avatar
July 11, 2019 at 10:26 AM
On my way.
Horsman Avatar
July 11, 2019 at 8:36 AM
sheer wizardry...
Lamoureux Avatar
July 11, 2019 at 8:59 AM
Thanks Harry!
Wolf Avatar
July 10, 2019 at 8:15 PM
Simply amazing, Richard! :) gw
Lamoureux Avatar
July 10, 2019 at 9:05 PM
Thanks Gershon.
Milgate Avatar
July 10, 2019 at 6:40 PM
fascinating, combination of words and images, love the last two lines.
Lamoureux Avatar
July 10, 2019 at 6:52 PM
Thanks Linda.
Dietrich Avatar
July 10, 2019 at 3:16 PM
One of the finest works I have seen for this contest, Richard. You've got SKILLS.
Lamoureux Avatar
July 10, 2019 at 3:22 PM
Thanks Andrea.;0)
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