Above Forever

Biting into the dead,  
he tastes  the aftertaste of burnt ashes!
The meal of her emotions,
buried alive within silken strands.
Blood inside sorrow burning,
sweet desire weeping...
Yet, it cannot possibly extinguish his pain.

Bleeding heartbreaks do not expire.
His eternal torment is fortified.
Into two pieces he is equally divided.
One who feels he has his back against the wall!
The other who has not a care.
Free falling teardrops,
salted within life's passionate carnage.
Nails in his mouth for he is iron born,
attaching beauties have felt his plunging sword.

His sanctuary is a dream catcher.
He's stuck inside it's Web,
hanging there above forever,
until she takes his last breath away.
Always now, in this moment was he formed.
Long before time, he was destined to be hers 

Until they meet again his heart pauses.
He will not know eternal glory,
until her love courses through his veins!
As he has promised, he will succumb to her  
The angels then will sing 
Rejoicing bells will ring out grateful notes
Both will finally atone for their sins!

A collaboration with Liam Mcdaid. Thanks for accepting my invitation.

When Liam first sent over his verses I had no idea where we would end up.

I thought you might find the process of interest. Here are the words Liam started us off with. 

Biting into the dead  remains of ashes burnt  
buried alive blood inside sorrow burning 
sweet desire weeps bleeding heartbreaks 
in two divided one who has had the back against a wall 
Freefalling teardrops within life's passion 
nails in the mouth attacking beauties sanctuary 
a dream catcher stuck inside a Web 
hanging there forever 
until you take my last breath away 
always yours until we meet again 
eternal glory as angels will sing 
rejoicing bells ring grateful

I hope you enjoy the inside look.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Neumann Avatar
July 4, 2016 at 10:39 AM
This is very well written. And I like the idea of collaboration...
Tsironi Avatar
June 25, 2016 at 2:05 PM
Fantastic work!
Lamoureux Avatar
June 25, 2016 at 2:36 PM
Thanks Vali.
Williams Avatar
June 24, 2016 at 10:16 AM
Interesting and Congrats for POTW.
Lamoureux Avatar
June 24, 2016 at 10:54 AM
Thanks Marilyn, it was a nice surprise to be chosen.
Smith Avatar
June 22, 2016 at 7:17 AM
Great effort team Richard, congratulations for POTW honors...
Lamoureux Avatar
June 22, 2016 at 8:17 AM
Thanks Charlie!
Manassian Avatar
June 21, 2016 at 7:57 AM
Congrats on POTW. I'm so badly for you both. Hugs
Lamoureux Avatar
June 21, 2016 at 11:36 AM
Thanks, it was a nice surprise. Hugs back!
La France Avatar
June 20, 2016 at 8:48 AM
Richard and Liam, a big CONGRATULATIONS on POTW with this "e x c e l l e n t " poem ~
Lamoureux Avatar
June 20, 2016 at 9:10 AM
Thanks Constance, I appreciate your kind words.
Walsh Avatar
June 20, 2016 at 8:25 AM
nICE WRITE GUYS!!!
Lamoureux Avatar
June 20, 2016 at 9:10 AM
Thanks Peter.
Bateman Avatar
June 19, 2016 at 12:49 PM
Richard/Liam, Congrats on the POTW honor!! Excellent Work!! Cheers and Best, Gary
Lamoureux Avatar
June 19, 2016 at 5:19 PM
Thanks Gary, it was a very nice surprise.
Allison Avatar
June 19, 2016 at 11:10 AM
Wow what an awesome collaboration - i love the way Liam's original lines have been interwoven in the poem - many congrats to you both :-) hugs Jan xx
Lamoureux Avatar
June 19, 2016 at 5:20 PM
Thanks Jan.
Andresen Avatar
June 16, 2016 at 1:15 PM
- Bravo to both of you, Richard and Liam !!! - Is really a unique and wonderful poem - It is exciting to co-write .... - Two heads think different .... nevertheless this one becomes "a perfect tango" :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Lamoureux Avatar
June 16, 2016 at 1:38 PM
Thanks Anne-Lise, I'm pleased you like it.
Manassian Avatar
June 16, 2016 at 11:21 AM
I feel the deeper meanings...his plunging sword...for example. This is very creative, you two. Leaves one wondering who that atonememt will take place. Great work...hugs
Lamoureux Avatar
June 16, 2016 at 1:39 PM
Am I being naughty???;0) hugs back to you Eileen.
Manassian Avatar
June 16, 2016 at 11:22 AM
How....not who...silly phone...
Nance Avatar
June 16, 2016 at 9:46 AM
Ooh what a great collaboration! The power of two extraordinary pens shine through in a gripping way!
Lamoureux Avatar
June 16, 2016 at 9:57 AM
Thanks Casarah you are sweet.
Teagan Avatar
June 16, 2016 at 7:50 AM
Wow this is a gripping poem, very creative! you guys work well together!
Lamoureux Avatar
June 16, 2016 at 7:56 AM
Thanks Becca, I enjoyed the experience.
Fiery Avatar
June 16, 2016 at 2:18 AM
This is simply an outstanding work by two of my fav poets...Ric, I have always admired your work and this collab with Liam is wonderful too... This poem is so dark and deep ! A7 and a fav...Hugs ~Red~
Lamoureux Avatar
June 16, 2016 at 2:27 AM
If I could give a seven for a comment this would surely qualify. Thanks and a big hug back to you.
Muideen Avatar
June 15, 2016 at 5:07 PM
A great collab. Enjoy reading it. Thanks for sharing.........A.M.
Lamoureux Avatar
June 16, 2016 at 2:29 AM
It was a pleasure to collaborate with Liam. Thanks for the kind comment.
Smith Avatar
June 15, 2016 at 4:33 PM
An excellent collab guys...I really liked the inside look.
Lamoureux Avatar
June 16, 2016 at 2:30 AM
Thanks Tim.;0)
Guzzi Avatar
June 15, 2016 at 4:08 PM
It's fun to do a collaboration and this one made a fine story! Light & Love
Lamoureux Avatar
June 16, 2016 at 2:31 AM
Hi Debbie, yes it was fun. Thanks for visiting.
Mcdaid Avatar
June 15, 2016 at 9:05 AM
This just blew me away your pen sang In high notes in this one Richard love how it held out until the end a pleasure writing with you pal wishing you a blessing of a week
Lamoureux Avatar
June 15, 2016 at 10:40 AM
I added a bit about the artistic process. This was a fun one to sink my teeth into. You gave me excellent images to build on.
Lamoureux Avatar
June 15, 2016 at 9:49 AM
The pleasure was mine Liam! Blessings to you as well.
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