Richard Lamoureux Poet Quatrain

Black Ink

See me in the shadows
I'm drowning in black ink
Slipping beneath the surface
Darkness informs the way I think

Within, a perverse pleasure
The tattooing of my mind
Words are my she devil
Her beauty makes me blind

She causes skin to tingle
Each word her form revealed
I reach and want to touch her
Yet if I do my fate is sealed

For the current of my mind
It travels and it flows
Carried down her river
Within this book that I have chose

So I choose to close the cover
Seal the pages of this book
I know you want to read it
But please I pray don't look

For she is a temptress
A devil in disguise
She'll sap away your passion
You'll drown, within her lies

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Poet Destroyer A December 20, 2016 at 3:31 PM Richard, this was a tough one for me. This is one of those contest, I would have given 3 first placements...LOL. :) The title was the tint of it all. I think I can actually find logic in your imagination. Congratulations on your awesome win, stop by and share a little smile on my blog, "FEED ME." ----"happy holidays" Always & Forever ~LINDA~

Monterey Sirak November 9, 2014 at 8:13 AM So creative. Words are blessings, temptations, beauty, ugliness, salvation. Like you said towards the end of the poem, we choose, which books to open, which ones to close. Monterey Sirak November 10, 2014 at 6:54 AM I have been away for my uncle's funeral in Florida (the one I wrote about in Wordless Memories) I am picking a couple of poets a day to catch up on all their wonderful words I missed. Today I am off to visit someone else. Be back to you in a few. Richard Lamoureux November 9, 2014 at 11:05 AM It appears I have monopolized your time this morning. Thanks for choosing my words.

Rochelle-Mari Smith November 9, 2014 at 3:28 AM Great! I really like this! ^_^ Richard Lamoureux November 9, 2014 at 3:33 AM Thanks Rochelle, I appreciate the visit.

Eileen Manassian October 28, 2014 at 8:07 AM I read this before, but didn't post a comment. Came back for another read...Yes...There is temptation in words...at times even stronger than that in images, for the words produce the images and they suit our fancy. Powerful write, Richard. Richard Lamoureux October 28, 2014 at 8:49 AM Good morning, I meant good evening. You speak the truth, sometimes the mind creates images that the author never meant to convey. The seeds of our destruction often lay within our hearts and the words sometimes cause them to germinate.

Justin Bordner October 27, 2014 at 3:10 PM Now this is good gothic mystery from the heart Richard. Yes, journey if you dare, only the brave in their passion and faith survive and flourish in the Temptress' song of love. I'm Faving this! There is Light in her. Wonderful flow of emotion Richard. J.A.B. Richard Lamoureux October 27, 2014 at 3:20 PM Thanks again Justin, you honour me.

Cherl Dunn October 26, 2014 at 11:07 AM Wow my friend what book is this I wonder as darker poetry within this month of Halloween I enjoy so much, but on the other hand I do not wish to get lost within the pages of as you've stated her blackened ink, love the dark side of your well written poem, it's really spooktakular loved every verse and line, cheri Richard Lamoureux October 27, 2014 at 3:21 PM Thanks so much Cheryl.

Maurice Yvonne October 25, 2014 at 5:59 PM Very interesting and thought provoking. Another excellent write Richard. Richard Lamoureux October 26, 2014 at 8:21 AM Thanks Maurice.

Verlena S. Walker October 25, 2014 at 5:25 PM Nicely written and a truth is. Enjoyed Richard.... Verlena Richard Lamoureux October 26, 2014 at 8:20 AM Thanks again Verlena.

Liam Mcdaid October 23, 2014 at 1:03 PM love how you painted this paul excellent pen Richard Lamoureux October 23, 2014 at 3:50 PM You can see my invisible friend Paul??! I thought I was the only one who could see him *lol*.

Demetrios Trifiatis October 23, 2014 at 7:36 AM Who could ever resist the temptation of creative writing, even when one knows how close he may come to a conflict with himself! A profound and inspiring piece if one goes behind the shadows the ink leaves on the soul! Excellent, a seven, mon ami Richard! Richard Lamoureux October 23, 2014 at 8:01 AM You honor me Demetrious. Thanks for the thoughtful visit.

Shadow Hamilton October 22, 2014 at 10:33 PM a write of deep vision and thought excellent Rick hugs

Gary Bateman October 22, 2014 at 8:32 PM Richard, I dropped by to check out your latest. I made you one of my FAVs. This is indeed a quite remarkable write. With your imagery and words you do give definite pause to ponder concerning the mind and the soul and that attendant dynamic tension which are resultant and may flavor how we interpret events and things in words and ideas and how they are used. I connect with your write here because I am a very visual person and I sense words and images simultaneously. This one's a "7". Best! Gary

Paul Callus October 22, 2014 at 5:20 PM Very interesting views you express here Richard. Are our thoughts our very own, or are they maneuvered by others, false or artificial? are we strong enough to stick to our ideals, or do we give in to please others? are our words the true reflection of what we really feel inside?.......I'm still thinking! // paul Richard Lamoureux October 22, 2014 at 5:43 PM I'm please I can cause you to ponder. Thanks for the visit Paul.

Timothy Hicks October 22, 2014 at 3:59 PM Re-reading this over with new insight. Makes more sense now. Yes... it is not what goes into our mouth that corrupts but what goes out if it. For the words are the voice-box of the heart... important lesson to what you should feed your thoughts. Richard Lamoureux October 22, 2014 at 4:22 PM Thanks for taking a second look Timothy. I try to inject more than what is initially apparent in my writing.

Charmaine Chircop October 22, 2014 at 3:35 PM The battle between the mind and the soul when it comes to such beauty you describe.Its all about choices,being strong or getting week.The most temtung things are always the most beautiful or delicious.Really enjoyes this Richard. Richard Lamoureux October 22, 2014 at 3:39 PM Thanks Charmaine. I loved your colaberation with Liam, I am a sucker for Unicorns!

Casarah Nance October 22, 2014 at 2:00 PM Whoa this is awesome! 7 and fav for me! I love the way it all works together, flowing smooth like ink! Richard Lamoureux October 22, 2014 at 3:40 PM Thanks Casarah, I am honored.

Jan Allison October 22, 2014 at 12:50 PM very deep, dark and intriguing write Richard:-) Hugs Jan xx Richard Lamoureux October 22, 2014 at 1:23 PM Thanks sweet Jan.

Timothy Hicks October 22, 2014 at 11:17 AM Very interesting. You portray writing as the devil's temptation. But for me suppressed feelings are the real darkness. Dare I delve deeper inside your mind...? Richard Lamoureux October 22, 2014 at 1:22 PM I'm not thinking of surpressed feelings but rather the diet of the mind. What do we choose to feed it? Images and words have a huge impact on the direction our lives flow.