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Breathless In the Moonlight

We were vibrant once but it seems the sun has taken it's toll Slowly wrinkles and cracks have appeared Our once glowing skin has perceptibly faded I am now a fan of the moon It allows us to maintain the illusion of youth I prefer it's more subtle glow as it washes over our bodies Passion is our elixir For our spirits have not faded Our desire is the fountain of youth You my forever bride make this man thankful for each and every time you leave me breathless

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Timothy Hicks

Date: 4/25/2020 1:28:00 PM

"I am now a fan of the moon It allows us to maintain the illusion of youth" ... gray hairs become shining silver in that light! Beautiful to see a man and wife still in love with another after all these years and still staying strong. Regards ... Tim.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/25/2020 1:43:00 PM

I am very thankful Timothy. So nice to have you visit. ;0)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/23/2020 8:17:00 PM

gosh, how in the world did I ever miss THIS one? simply outstanding, Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/25/2020 1:43:00 PM

Thanks Andrea. ;0)

Jc Hawkens

Date: 4/19/2020 3:11:00 PM

Joyous is your heart, and your love is expressed from within your poems. You and your wife are lucky to have one another. I love this poem.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/19/2020 4:24:00 PM

Thanks, we met 27 years ago in Mexico. I was from Ontario and she lived in BC. I moved out west to bd with her. Best decision of my life.

Frances Byrne

Date: 3/31/2020 9:22:00 AM

Hi Richard, Wow. We all age, but with that comes experience, if we are prepared to learn. That is our gift. Those wrinkles are our life's story/journey. They are beautiful. Frances

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/31/2020 9:24:00 AM

Thanks Frances. It’s a wonderful thing to watch a woman grow into her beauty.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/30/2020 7:16:00 PM

What an exquisite expression of love that is contained within this beautiful poem Richard! Wrinkles are a badge of honor and wisdom and they are welcome in my household. In fact my husband and I laugh about growing older. We even often laugh about the aches and pains that come with age. I so enjoyed your lovely poem. Your wife is a very lucky lady my friend. xxoo

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/31/2020 9:14:00 AM

What a great comment. Thanks Connie. Hugs Rick.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 3/20/2020 11:10:00 AM

Hi Richard, you are so lucky to have what you have, so lucky to have a heart that does know love. You express your feelings in such a wonderful way. This write has been sung straight from the heart. I love the content of this beautiful write. Luna and love forever go together. Have a wonderful Friday. Your friend always....Mike. A definite Fav. I am glad to be reading your excellent poetry once more.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/20/2020 3:32:00 PM

Thanks my friend. Blessings Rick

Rercy Zola-Zaba

Date: 3/15/2020 1:28:00 PM

Oh how much I love Luna and mixed with this lovely, beautiful poem filled with so much adoration for your companion it's such a heart warmer. Truly beautiful Richard! May God bless you and your forever Bride, well done!

Paul Callus

Date: 3/8/2020 5:44:00 PM

Nothing wrong with maintaining the illusion of youth, especially if the moon is an accomplice! Regards // paul

Robert Kinard

Date: 3/8/2020 8:03:00 AM

AAWWwww!! I'm getting all twitterpaidted just reading this poem. Nicely done.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/8/2020 9:11:00 AM

Thanks again Robert. ;0)

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/6/2020 10:55:00 PM

This could sweep just about anyone off their feet!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/8/2020 9:12:00 AM

Thanks Michelle, hugs Rick.

Eve Roper

Date: 3/6/2020 7:12:00 PM

Your love for your lovely wife glows Like the sun and the moon.. lovely write.. the moon can not cover the person that you are. Hugs Eve

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/8/2020 9:16:00 AM

No , but it can illuminate us. Thanks For the visit Eve.

Carole Duet

Date: 3/6/2020 6:58:00 PM

How romantic, Richard! Love this. It shows what a truly loving heart you have. I especially liked the phrase, "my forever bride". Love and luck to you and yours.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/8/2020 9:17:00 AM

You are sweet Carole.

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/6/2020 6:24:00 PM

Wow! Let me catch my breath, dear Richard, for the tender, intimate beauty of your exquisite poem swept me up and took my breath away. I fell in love with the romance of your poem with each and every line. A fav! Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/8/2020 9:22:00 AM

Thanks Susan, your comment has added to my day.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 3/5/2020 2:54:00 PM

What a beautiful tribute to Mary, Richard. You two are truly blessed. Love like that isn't easy to find. Hold on with all you've got.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/5/2020 4:20:00 PM

Indeed I will. :0)

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 3/5/2020 8:14:00 AM

So beautiful. True love always is but here you expose your heart and that’s everything.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/5/2020 4:20:00 PM

Thanks Maurice.

Caycay Jennings

Date: 3/1/2020 9:54:00 PM

Oh, darn it, I relate to this which is why I avoid mirrors, if I don't look in them I still feel as I always have. You tackled that subject with the wisdom of acceptance, your wisdom that also put a positive spin on what cannot be changed. Next, you up and turned the entire thing into romantically breathtaking poetry. To me, this poem is an epic achievement and I applaud it for keeping our inside feel tuned to its same ever sensual appeal. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/1/2020 10:05:00 PM

Comments like this make writing worthwhile. Thanks Cay Cay.

Jeff Connelly

Date: 3/1/2020 12:07:00 AM

Bravo Richard. The full moon's light has always been better then the glare of the day's light. From one lunatic to another lol

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/1/2020 12:22:00 AM

Ha ha, I can hardly wait to howl at the next full moon.

Jenish Somadas

Date: 2/29/2020 11:31:00 PM

Wonderful expression of love Richard.. Why lovers are always a fan of moon? She is unreliable.. Always play hide and seek.. But sun.. Never..lol..

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/1/2020 12:21:00 AM

Thanks my friend.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 2/29/2020 11:06:00 AM

This is wonderful Rick! Tender, love filled piece. xomo

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/29/2020 1:22:00 PM

Thanks Maureen.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/29/2020 8:49:00 AM

We never think we grow older every day. when we were in our teens our parents were old, when we got to our twenties, they were still old, and so they got older, and us, why, we also did, and one day looked in the mirror and wondered where all those years had gone. Lovely that your love is still your bride, my husband uses the same expression. Romantically awesome poem. Blessings my friend, Jennifer.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/29/2020 9:45:00 AM

Hi Jennifer, if I could fav a comment this would certainly qualify. Thanks for such a thoughtful response. Hugs Rick.

Silent One

Date: 2/29/2020 7:06:00 AM

oh sensual and passionate dedication to the one you love... true commitment and dedication... lucky lady, my friend..

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/29/2020 9:45:00 AM

I’m thinking I’m the lucky one. Thanks Silent. ;0)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 2/29/2020 4:33:00 AM

An uplifting romantic poem that rejuvenates the heart dear, Richard!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/29/2020 9:55:00 AM

Thanks Demetrios. Blessings Rick.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/28/2020 8:42:00 PM

Quite a romantic verse Richardl, but the years roll by far too quickly. Tom

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/29/2020 9:56:00 AM

Indeed they do.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 2/28/2020 4:18:00 PM

Love in a poem that is such a wonderful tribute to someone who knows how to love you.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/29/2020 10:15:00 AM

Thanks Caren. ;0)

Daniel Turner

Date: 2/28/2020 11:20:00 AM

Love is work and also an investment, if it survives the ups and downs and then been tempered by time the payoff is immeasurable. Nicely penned, Richard:)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/29/2020 1:18:00 PM

Thanks Daniel.