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Beyond the Open Door

Beyond The Open Door She stretches her arms across your abyss, so that she can covertly open your door. She cries as she peeks into your eyes, for you hold onto a grief that does not belong. She promises to baptize you with positivity. Sadly she cannot promise you wholeness. Eternal bliss waits until the end of a journey. Your place is here, within this current heartbeat. Do not fear, you will find deliverance. Tick tock, tick tock, time whispers, as you grasp for sanity. Roots and branches are different and still they are the same. Above and below the grass, they stretch beyond the boundaries of shame. They know there is fresh spring water and a blue sky to claim. Root rot happens if you choose blame. You will burn through obstacles, for you are one who possesses an ancient flame. “Ooh ooh the rain comes, my eternal heartbeat drums, ooh ooh my heartbeat drums!” So she caresses your leaves with fingers and thumbs. She’s thankful to witness one of the blessed ones. She listens to church bells singing in the night. Under your branches she bathes in the moonlight. There above you is a star dotted sky. Together you absorb that pure bright white Thump thump, thump thump. You whisper her name. You are both different and still somehow the same. You live on the thin line side of insane. She feels no shame, no need for blame. Ooh ooh the rain comes, your eternal heartbeat drums. ooh ooh your heartbeat drums. She desires to caress you with her fingers and thumbs. Your branches stretch across that abyss. With your leaves, her lips you kiss. Thankfully she opened you to more. Not a slave to fear anymore. Together uprooted to an ancient shore. Yes transplanted at the edge of paradise, just a few steps beyond that open door! By: Richard Lamoureux

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Date: 9/9/2023 4:26:00 PM
Wow, Richard! Bill shared your poem with me. Your words and emotions immediately resonated with me. The title is perfect....the open door describes the beginning of my husband's and mine relationship some 40 years ago. Somehow in the abyss we found one another and were transported to the edge of paradise. Thank you for such beautiful words that speak volumes.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/10/2023 7:16:00 AM
See my response to Bill. Thanks to you both. My heart is full.
Date: 9/9/2023 2:31:00 PM
Con't ... That was 40 years ago. Your prose today touched our souls. Thank you for sharing your immense gift of poetry with us here at Poetry Soup. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
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Date: 9/9/2023 2:29:00 PM
A FAV to have for rereading, Richard. I think you had a vision of the meeting of Sara and Bill forty years ago. Your beautiful words describe What both of us felt at the same time The night and then sunrise of our first date. The seeing of the hurt and the unknown feeling of Love beyond our understanding. The healing we both felt, unknowing what was happening in our souls. I'll stop there, we married in less than 6 months. I was 38, she was 31. The beauty of your prose has overwhelmed me.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/10/2023 7:15:00 AM
Wow Bill! This response alone makes writing this piece worthwhile. My sweetie and I have been together 31 years. I was 31 when we met in Mexico. In three days I knew she was the one. I moved across Canada to be with her. She lived in Vancouver at the time. Best decision of my life.
Date: 9/6/2023 6:01:00 AM
My friend this is truly an astounding creation. So very many great verses! I believe this to be a true masterpiece. You do free verse so very well! A shining gem and a new fav for me. God bless you..
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/6/2023 7:00:00 AM
Thanks my friend.
Date: 9/3/2023 2:34:00 AM
an intriguing poem, i thoroughly enjoyed it, some very fresh lines..thanks for commenting on my work - good to see you back writing on the site again :)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/3/2023 5:20:00 AM
Thanks for the welcome back. It was my pleasure to read your writing.
Date: 9/2/2023 7:32:00 PM
What an amazing poem Richard….captivating until the end…l didn't want it to end!! Debx
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/2/2023 7:54:00 PM
What a great response. Thanks for the visit.
Date: 9/2/2023 1:34:00 PM
WOW!!! What a lovely write/ending. I enjoyed it. Have a great day/weekend.............
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/2/2023 1:49:00 PM
You as well Paula. Thanks for your visit.
Date: 9/2/2023 11:48:00 AM
Your writing is absolutely captivating, Richard. This poem is a true delight to read and savor. The vivid imagery you paint with your words surpasses mere beauty, taking the reader to another world. This is a magnificent narrative, your writing skills are exceptional, and holding the reader's attention. It is both metaphorical and philosophical, adding profound depth to the overall reading experience. Your work is always a source of immense pleasure and intellectual stimulation.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/2/2023 12:02:00 PM
What a wonderful response. You made my day.:0)
Date: 9/2/2023 11:27:00 AM
This is great story telling Richard, you write so well and it keeps the reader engaged... It is bother metaphorical and philosophical .. Always a great read.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/2/2023 12:02:00 PM
Thanks so much my friend.

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