Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

A Thousand Years of Compressed Sand

My hands rough like sandpaper
Rubbed along the smooth surface
A sandstone sculpture carved by unknown hands
I looked closely many images
Each staring at me
Like a convoluted totem

The bear and sandpiper
In a tender embrace
Intelligent dumb eyes staring nowhere
Eagles talons gripping, cutting into base
The humble turtle, wisdom's companion
Images from a thousand life times
Stories told around fires
Drawing me in like quicksand
Enchanting me with ancient drums
I wish to leave my civilized self behind
A feathered sandman calls my name
"Fly with the sandpiper"
"Ride sandstone dreams"


For Frank Herrera's  "Native American Collage" contest.

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Poet Destroyer A September 22, 2013 at 8:16 PM always enjoying your wins...Linda Richard Lamoureux September 22, 2013 at 9:54 PM Thanks Linda

Monterey Sirak September 22, 2013 at 6:20 AM Your wonderful images flow into each other connecting the ancient, the present and the possibility of the future. Richard Lamoureux September 22, 2013 at 7:37 AM :0)

Donna Jones September 21, 2013 at 12:02 PM Nice images in each line Richard...congratulations Richard Lamoureux September 22, 2013 at 7:38 AM Thanks Donna!

Seren Roberts September 20, 2013 at 10:17 AM Congrats Richard ....lovely poem ...Seren Richard Lamoureux September 20, 2013 at 5:11 PM Thanks Seren

Sandra Adams September 20, 2013 at 9:14 AM I knew I liked this one for a reason...it had the makings of a winning poem...congrats Rick :) Richard Lamoureux September 20, 2013 at 5:12 PM Thanks, I appreciate the compliment. I was happy to see it on the list.

Carrie Richards September 20, 2013 at 9:10 AM You took us for a ride on sandpiper wings, through a sandstorm of metaphors!! Well done! Richard Lamoureux September 20, 2013 at 5:12 PM Thanks Carrie!

Len Gasun September 20, 2013 at 8:43 AM Another very creative and superb write my dear friend Richard. Big hearty congratulations on your super win! Thanks a lot as well for sharing! I truly enjoyed reading it. Cheers and hugs! love lots, Leonora Richard Lamoureux September 20, 2013 at 5:13 PM My pleasure Leonora. Hugs back.

Shadow Hamilton September 20, 2013 at 8:24 AM excellent and a stupendous write Richard I love it congrats on win Shadow x smile Richard Lamoureux September 20, 2013 at 5:13 PM Thanks Shadow.

Olusegun Arowolo September 20, 2013 at 5:14 AM Lovely piece, Richard.Congrats on your win. Richard Lamoureux September 20, 2013 at 5:14 PM Thanks Olusegun.

Carol Eastman September 13, 2013 at 9:57 AM A good write... Now I gotta read the other one! Richard Lamoureux September 20, 2013 at 5:14 PM Thanks Carol

Red Fiery September 13, 2013 at 5:33 AM All the best Richard ! This poem has a very hidden meaning...I appreciate this too..:)

Laura Breidenthal September 12, 2013 at 5:50 PM How can one read this title and not click on it? A very original title, I must say first of all. Additionally, you've really made this subject your own. Lovely lines throughout. Quite thought-provoking. Always, Laura

Christine Phillips September 11, 2013 at 11:45 PM I like the title of your poem it is very strong and appealing . "Intelligent dumb eyes staring nowhere" The above Oxymoron revealed an intriguing paradox Richard Lamoureux September 12, 2013 at 7:08 AM Thanks for your thoughtful words.

Jack Ellison September 11, 2013 at 8:03 PM This is a WINNER in my books Richard! I put you right up there Drake as P-Soup's premier writers! Kudos my friend! Richard Lamoureux September 11, 2013 at 11:08 PM That is a huge compliment, he is one of my favorites as well.

Sandra Adams September 11, 2013 at 6:30 PM very nicely done Rick and I see you used many of the words....good luck in the contest :) Richard Lamoureux September 11, 2013 at 11:09 PM Thanks Sandra!

Moonbee Canady September 10, 2013 at 7:49 PM This was very inventive. And yes I caught the descriptive picture of a totem pole. - the imagery brought to mind that native, woodcarved sculpture. (I could even hear the drums (smile) ... MoonBee Richard Lamoureux September 11, 2013 at 6:39 AM Thanks again MoonBee

Eileen Manassian September 10, 2013 at 4:44 PM Very descriptive, Richard. Good luck in contest..Wish you the best Richard Lamoureux September 11, 2013 at 6:41 AM Thanks Eileen

Andrea Dietrich September 10, 2013 at 4:32 PM hmmm, this must be a brand spanking new contest. I really like how you did the theme then!! Hiope I can be this inspired. Richard Lamoureux September 11, 2013 at 6:41 AM Thanks Andrea.