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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Date: 7/4/2016 10:39:00 AM
This is very well written. And I like the idea of collaboration...
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Date: 6/25/2016 2:05:00 PM
Fantastic work!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/25/2016 2:36:00 PM
Thanks Vali.
Date: 6/24/2016 10:16:00 AM
Interesting and Congrats for POTW.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/24/2016 10:54:00 AM
Thanks Marilyn, it was a nice surprise to be chosen.
Date: 6/22/2016 7:17:00 AM
Great effort team Richard, congratulations for POTW honors...
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/22/2016 8:17:00 AM
Thanks Charlie!
Date: 6/21/2016 7:57:00 AM
Congrats on POTW. I'm so badly for you both. Hugs
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/21/2016 11:36:00 AM
Thanks, it was a nice surprise. Hugs back!
Date: 6/20/2016 8:48:00 AM
Richard and Liam, a big CONGRATULATIONS on POTW with this "e x c e l l e n t " poem ~
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/20/2016 9:10:00 AM
Thanks Constance, I appreciate your kind words.
Date: 6/20/2016 8:25:00 AM
nICE WRITE GUYS!!!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/20/2016 9:10:00 AM
Thanks Peter.
Date: 6/19/2016 12:49:00 PM
Richard/Liam, Congrats on the POTW honor!! Excellent Work!! Cheers and Best, Gary
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/19/2016 5:19:00 PM
Thanks Gary, it was a very nice surprise.
Date: 6/19/2016 11:10:00 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
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/19/2016 5:20:00 PM
Thanks Jan.
Date: 6/16/2016 1:15:00 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 :)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/16/2016 1:38:00 PM
Thanks Anne-Lise, I'm pleased you like it.
Date: 6/16/2016 11:21:00 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
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/16/2016 1:39:00 PM
Am I being naughty???;0) hugs back to you Eileen.
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/16/2016 11:22:00 AM
How....not who...silly phone...
Date: 6/16/2016 9:46:00 AM
Ooh what a great collaboration! The power of two extraordinary pens shine through in a gripping way!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/16/2016 9:57:00 AM
Thanks Casarah you are sweet.
Date: 6/16/2016 7:50:00 AM
Wow this is a gripping poem, very creative! you guys work well together!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/16/2016 7:56:00 AM
Thanks Becca, I enjoyed the experience.
Date: 6/16/2016 2:18:00 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~
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/16/2016 2:27:00 AM
If I could give a seven for a comment this would surely qualify. Thanks and a big hug back to you.
Date: 6/15/2016 5:07:00 PM
A great collab. Enjoy reading it. Thanks for sharing.........A.M.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/16/2016 2:29:00 AM
It was a pleasure to collaborate with Liam. Thanks for the kind comment.
Date: 6/15/2016 4:33:00 PM
An excellent collab guys...I really liked the inside look.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/16/2016 2:30:00 AM
Thanks Tim.;0)
Date: 6/15/2016 4:08:00 PM
It's fun to do a collaboration and this one made a fine story! Light & Love
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/16/2016 2:31:00 AM
Hi Debbie, yes it was fun. Thanks for visiting.
Date: 6/15/2016 9:05:00 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
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/15/2016 10:40:00 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.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/15/2016 9:49:00 AM
The pleasure was mine Liam! Blessings to you as well.
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