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Beyond Conditionally Coloured

I looked at theirs in hopes I would find mine
The powerful example in their lives underlined
They showed what they know by their branches intertwined
Instantaneous, long lasting, molded and refined
Beyond futility, their hopes in God enshrined

I have tried to grasp love, hold it tightly confined
Malignant and ugly, not what I hoped I would find
For without a giving heart and a soul that was kind
Love kept from my grip and was trapped in my mind

So I looked to the heavens for colours extreme
What could this failure of mine really mean?
I was baptized in the water of God's Holy Stream
With His gift of true Love this heart was redeemed!



"It's an about love thing". This all started with me not understanding,
Keith Papayrus posted his poem "It's Theirs" I didn't understand it.
Keith was kind enough to soup me a explanation which I found poetic.
His response led to me writing this poem. "conditionally coloured" 
was part of his response to me and I thought it should be part of my title.
Thanks for the inspiration my brother of the pen.

Copyright © Richard Lamoureux | Year Posted 2015

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Iris E. Sankey- Lewis Date: 12/1/2015 2:49:00 PM Captivated by title. Lover of first line,second stanza. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 2/21/2016 8:49:00 AM Thanks Iris.

Samiha Zubair Date: 8/10/2015 10:09:00 PM It is commonly seen when you are thinking that what you choose is best for you. But after sometime you feel the need to review about your choice and where the fault lies. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/11/2015 9:03:00 AM I think the fault often lies within ourselves but human nature being what it is means we lay the fault at someone else's feet. Thanks for commenting.

Robert Lindley Date: 8/8/2015 4:23:00 PM My friend, you have inked a fine poem here. After being read it leaves one with a very good feeling and thats a fine gift ti impart to others! A7 Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/9/2015 9:15:00 AM Thanks so much Robert.

Njeri Hunjeri Date: 7/26/2015 4:00:00 AM i really really LOVE this line "So I looked to the heavens for colours extreme" #7 Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/26/2015 9:08:00 AM Thanks Njeri;0) a big hug for you!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/25/2015 12:28:00 PM GREAT to see you interacting with another poet to come up with this gem, Richard. Keith is sure a nice guy! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/26/2015 9:09:00 AM Thanks Andrea, I have been inspired by many here. I agree Keith is a good guy and a talented communicator.

Wilma Neels Date: 7/22/2015 9:01:00 AM Wow Richard! This is one of those gems that needs to be fav, just because we all need this reminder so often. This is an awesome write indeed and a fav for me :) Enjoy your Wednesday as I am getting ready to end mine at work :) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/22/2015 9:44:00 AM Thanks Wilma, I hope you had a good day.

Constance La France Date: 7/22/2015 7:47:00 AM Richard, you have penned some beautiful lines within this poem, I agree with you that in order to find and keep love one must have love in their own being, well done 7 and thanks for visiting my poem, glances. . I must look for Keith"s poem . I like what you said at the end "brother in pen" lovely way to think of a poet friend. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/22/2015 9:45:00 AM Thanks Constance, hugs Rick.

Kp Nunez Date: 7/22/2015 1:39:00 AM Second time to read this, once when I was out and unable to comment and now that I do...I am touched again by the purity of the love spoken of here. You reflect that love by having the heart to write with words that resonate with the reader's heart Thank you, Rick, for writing this. I also appreciate the footnote to acknowledge Keith's part in this. His heart is in the right place. hugs Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/22/2015 6:36:00 AM Good morning Kim, this is a nice way to start a new day. Thanks so much for these words.

Arthur Vaso Date: 7/21/2015 9:43:00 PM I read this a few times, to capture the depth, this is like a symphony building up to the finale! Need I say Great? Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/22/2015 12:07:00 AM You are kind Arthur.

Eileen Manassian Date: 7/21/2015 2:37:00 PM :) Redeemed how I love to Proclaim it! Sorry.....hymn just popped into my mind. This is lovely, Richard. I already commented on Keith's post that he deleted. :) Lovely message. Hugs Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/22/2015 12:06:00 AM Yes I did see it thanks Eileen. Hugs back to you.;0)

Nette Onclaud Date: 7/21/2015 12:59:00 PM deeply expressed and a delightful response to keith's work, rich... graciously done!. huggs Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/22/2015 12:07:00 AM Thanks Nette. Much appreciated.

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 7/21/2015 9:15:00 AM Profound love has its spring in heaven! Blessed those who are submerged into its Holy waters for they truly love! Excellent my friend Richard! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/21/2015 9:30:00 AM Thanks Demetrios.

Judy Konos Date: 7/20/2015 8:33:00 PM I thought it was fantastic. The only thing I liked better was, 'Brother of the Pen' when does the movie debut? Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/21/2015 8:47:00 AM Thanks Judy, you made me smile!

Mama Bear Date: 7/20/2015 4:15:00 PM Mystic Rose has said it well. I have a wonderful son who is in touch with God on all parts of his life You make me proud many times over Nicely expressed Much love Mom Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/21/2015 8:48:00 AM I'm blushing mom, love ya!

Tim Smith Date: 7/20/2015 12:58:00 PM I did read this. I thought it was deja vu...great piece Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/21/2015 8:48:00 AM Thanks Tim.

Elaine George Date: 7/20/2015 10:49:00 AM Yes!!! Real love, is all lightness. Beautiful poem, brilliant writing, Richard. Elaine Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/20/2015 12:45:00 PM So true!