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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Date: 11/19/2014 10:04:00 PM
Richard, A most brilliant and charming write here. Congratulations on your win here. Best Always, Gary
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/20/2014 8:06:00 AM
A big thanks to you my friend.
Date: 11/19/2014 2:16:00 PM
Very touching, beautifully written free verse Richard. Congratulations on your win.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/20/2014 8:05:00 AM
Thanks Brenda.
Date: 11/18/2014 2:11:00 PM
dropping back with my congrats Richard:-) hugs jan xx
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/18/2014 2:29:00 PM
Thanks and hugs to you as well.
Date: 11/15/2014 8:09:00 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
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/15/2014 8:32:00 AM
Thankyou Paul, I am pleased you like it. I am honored by your response.
Date: 11/13/2014 2:50:00 AM
sweet talking buttercups excellent pen richard with a golden flow
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/13/2014 10:25:00 PM
Thanks Liam!;0)
Date: 11/9/2014 10:54:00 PM
I love how you do your free verse, Richard. This one is just so PRETTY!! CAtie should adore it.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/10/2014 12:21:00 AM
I hope it lifts her spirits.
Date: 11/9/2014 3:34:00 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.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/9/2014 5:33:00 PM
I'm pleased you enjoyed! Hugs Rick.
Date: 11/9/2014 3:27:00 PM
Richard thanks for the laugh just below this post with your reply to me.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/9/2014 5:32:00 PM
I enjoy your humour, drop by any time.
Date: 11/9/2014 2:54:00 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.
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Maurice Yvonne
Date: 11/9/2014 3:26:00 PM
BEST COME BACK EVER! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/9/2014 3:16:00 PM
Ha ha, I think I will sponsor a contest!
Date: 11/9/2014 8:49:00 AM
Amazing. Your images take flight on a buttercup colored carpet of imagination and dreams
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/9/2014 9:56:00 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.
Date: 11/9/2014 5:33:00 AM
An exceptional piece Richard...so many good lines and images...a fav for me....cheers
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/9/2014 9:57:00 AM
I am pleased Tim. Good morning my friend.
Date: 11/8/2014 8:02:00 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....
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/9/2014 2:32:00 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.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/9/2014 2:27:00 AM
I hope you will be writing again soon. I have enjoyed reading your older work. Hugs Rick.
Date: 11/8/2014 2:14:00 PM
I think you have a potential winner here! Good luck.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/9/2014 2:28:00 AM
Thanks for the visit.
Date: 11/8/2014 12:09:00 PM
What a lovely write Richard! Subtle beauty that's sure to fly high! Best wishes!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/9/2014 2:29:00 AM
Thanks Upma, I hope Catie enjoys it.
Date: 11/8/2014 11:58:00 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
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/9/2014 2:30:00 AM
I hope so, hugs back to you Jan.
Date: 11/8/2014 9:59:00 AM
""Happiness flirts at the edge of her dreaming" , simply clever, I love this Richard, goodluck in the contest.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/8/2014 10:08:00 AM
Thanks Kayod!
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