Buttercups and Laughter

She sings in soft tones,
her magic exists beyond the obvious.
Listen closely to her wanting,
She is wrapped in a trancendent light.

A dreamer,
chasing white rabbits.
Grasping for the infinite,
with delicate hands.

A moth, 
Dances within her luminosity.
Flying on yesterday's wings,
carrying smiles that are meant for tommorow.
Witness her as she waits to exhale.

A daisy chain,
tied around her wrist.
A future promise to be kept.
For within her spirit,
exists a burning passion! 
She waits for one who is worthy,
of her consuming flame

Although she is unaware,
hers is a temporary sadness.
Happiness flirts at the edge of her dreaming,
waiting for an open window.
His shadow hidden behind frosted glass.

Shades of green,
turn brilliant yellow!
Buttercups dance around her feet.
Her laughter floats across the meadow,
as happiness runs to her open arms.

Together they skip, towards her apple tree.
For hers is a faith that trancends the temple.
Her spirit sought and found salvation.
He had been with her all along,
I can see it in her smile.
The rain has passed and sunshine now resides in her eyes!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Bateman Avatar
November 19, 2014 at 10:04 PM
Richard, A most brilliant and charming write here. Congratulations on your win here. Best Always, Gary
Lamoureux Avatar
November 20, 2014 at 8:06 AM
A big thanks to you my friend.
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 19, 2014 at 2:16 PM
Very touching, beautifully written free verse Richard. Congratulations on your win.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 20, 2014 at 8:05 AM
Thanks Brenda.
Allison Avatar
November 18, 2014 at 2:11 PM
dropping back with my congrats Richard:-) hugs jan xx
Lamoureux Avatar
November 18, 2014 at 2:29 PM
Thanks and hugs to you as well.
Callus Avatar
November 15, 2014 at 8:09 AM
The subject of your excellent poem is young, enjoying life and unaware of what lies ahead, yet already dreaming of finding her true love. This is free verse at its best....going to my favs. // paul
Lamoureux Avatar
November 15, 2014 at 8:32 AM
Thankyou Paul, I am pleased you like it. I am honored by your response.
Mcdaid Avatar
November 13, 2014 at 2:50 AM
sweet talking buttercups excellent pen richard with a golden flow
Lamoureux Avatar
November 13, 2014 at 10:25 PM
Thanks Liam!;0)
Dietrich Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 10:54 PM
I love how you do your free verse, Richard. This one is just so PRETTY!! CAtie should adore it.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 10, 2014 at 12:21 AM
I hope it lifts her spirits.
Chircop Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 3:34 PM
Ow my my ..I love both buttercups and daises.Yes sadness is temporary cause God will always comfort us..Pouring comfort upon our hearts..Ow your muse is doing wonders-A favourite.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 5:33 PM
I'm pleased you enjoyed! Hugs Rick.
Yvonne Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 3:27 PM
Richard thanks for the laugh just below this post with your reply to me.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 5:32 PM
I enjoy your humour, drop by any time.
Yvonne Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 2:54 PM
Love this Richard, I am sure Catie is going to love it too. You may get close to top place but I have a foolproof plan to get first place. I'm sending her money.
Yvonne Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 3:26 PM
BEST COME BACK EVER! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
Lamoureux Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 3:16 PM
Ha ha, I think I will sponsor a contest!
Sirak Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 8:49 AM
Amazing. Your images take flight on a buttercup colored carpet of imagination and dreams
Lamoureux Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 9:56 AM
Not unlike your precious dandelions, for me this is the color of youth and happiness. If only I could have experienced both as a child. It is amazing how a color can evoke such emotion.
Smith Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 5:33 AM
An exceptional piece Richard...so many good lines and images...a fav for me....cheers
Lamoureux Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 9:57 AM
I am pleased Tim. Good morning my friend.
Manassian Avatar
November 8, 2014 at 8:02 PM
This is the second time I try to post a comment here. Hope it works. This is a lovely poem for a lovely poetess. Catie is everything you have described here. I'm sure this will touch her heart. If I were writing, this would be a worthy contest to write for. Blessings....
Manassian Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 2:32 AM
Thank you, Rick. I've lost my place here. I've just posted a status on FB that is like a poem...sort of...Give it a read if you have time. Thank you for reading my older writes.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 2:27 AM
I hope you will be writing again soon. I have enjoyed reading your older work. Hugs Rick.
Kiser Avatar
November 8, 2014 at 2:14 PM
I think you have a potential winner here! Good luck.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 2:28 AM
Thanks for the visit.
A. Sharma Avatar
November 8, 2014 at 12:09 PM
What a lovely write Richard! Subtle beauty that's sure to fly high! Best wishes!
Lamoureux Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 2:29 AM
Thanks Upma, I hope Catie enjoys it.
Allison Avatar
November 8, 2014 at 11:58 AM
Catie is THE most incredible poet and you poem is sublime Richard and I think this contest will really boost her spirits:-) Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
Lamoureux Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 2:30 AM
I hope so, hugs back to you Jan.
Kayode Avatar
November 8, 2014 at 9:59 AM
""Happiness flirts at the edge of her dreaming" , simply clever, I love this Richard, goodluck in the contest.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 8, 2014 at 10:08 AM
Thanks Kayod!
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