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Connoisseur

I do not wish to drink of you with greedy lips
My desire is for you to linger on my palette 
As your heady aroma fills my nostrils
I will taste of your complexities
Marvelling at the colours of your essence 

I do not not wish to be intoxicated
For I desire to make this pleasure last
Within my mouth a symphony
The interplay of the seasons of your soul
I taste the winter, spring and summer of our waiting
Until this moment of falls bounty
Through the patience of knowing
I now experience all of your seasons.

Copyright © Richard Lamoureux | Year Posted 2015

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Skat A Date: 9/13/2015 9:54:00 PM Richard, Congrats on your tasty win. SKAT Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/14/2015 9:41:00 AM Thanks SKAT.

Michael Tor Date: 9/12/2015 5:34:00 AM Richard one of my top favorites. A top win in my eyes. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not only for your win but for writing a superb piece, Applause clap, clap, clap, clap... Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/12/2015 8:09:00 AM Thanks Michael, I had hoped this one would rate a bit higher. I appreciate this reaction.

Judy Konos Date: 9/11/2015 9:44:00 AM Hey Good Looking...You hit this one out of the park! Congratulations! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/11/2015 11:43:00 AM Thanks Judy! I'm blushing.

Jan Allison Date: 9/11/2015 3:04:00 AM Love your take on the theme Richard very clever metaphor:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/11/2015 11:44:00 AM Thanks Jan, I didn't know till now that I made the winners list.

Michael Tor Date: 9/10/2015 10:46:00 PM Richard this is beautifully written. I'm surprised no one mentioned the intimate romantic relationship you are associating the drinking of the wine with. Clever and erotic. Beautifully done. Congratulations on your win. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/11/2015 11:45:00 AM I guess it can be read in different ways. I'm glad you perceived what I was going for with this piece.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 9/10/2015 10:44:00 PM Exquisite write Richard! Congrats on a wonderful win! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/11/2015 11:44:00 AM Thanks Upma.

C T Date: 9/10/2015 7:11:00 PM different but good. CHASE Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/11/2015 11:43:00 AM Thanks Chase.

Heather Ober Date: 9/5/2015 10:55:00 PM I love the idea of experiencing the seasons, and your ability to seamlessly weave the senses into your poem. Very glad I stumbled onto this one tonight! And thank you for the warm welcome back :) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/6/2015 8:03:00 AM My pleasure Heather, I hope you stay for a while.

Maurice Rigoler Date: 9/2/2015 3:52:00 PM I love wine and the many sensations is offers me with drinking it. Nicely expressed. Best to you. / M Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/6/2015 8:03:00 AM A belated thanks Maurice.

Afolabi Muideen Date: 9/2/2015 2:36:00 PM The beautiful and eloquence of your write intrigue the readers to drink and intoxicated their mind.....excellence..........A.M. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/2/2015 3:38:00 PM Thanks AM.;0)

Constance La France Date: 9/2/2015 12:51:00 PM Richard, I am drunk with your beautiful words and thanks for visiting my sweet and sad neighbor poem ~~ Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/2/2015 3:39:00 PM It is always a pleasure to read your words Constance.

Neva Romaine Date: 9/1/2015 2:16:00 PM Hey Richard, stopped by for a visit. This is such a beautiful expression of longing and expectation. Through your eyes, she must be heavenly. Excellent writing and imagery. Well done! Be Blessed, Neva Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/1/2015 6:38:00 PM Thanks Neva.

Emile Pinet Date: 9/1/2015 9:45:00 AM A refreshing poem that speaks volumes about the mind set of the author as he indulges his senses with a glass of vintage wine. Emile. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/1/2015 10:57:00 AM In this case the wine was merely a metaphor for being with a woman. I did read it myself from your perspective and that also works. Thanks Emile.

Eileen Manassian Date: 8/31/2015 7:15:00 PM :) You excel....in every way, Richard. I love everything you write....in every way... Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/1/2015 8:44:00 AM You are sweet Eileen, I'm pleased you feel that way.

Judy Konos Date: 8/31/2015 4:37:00 PM sometimes I wonder if you could even begin to know what an excellent poet you have become.....yes sometimes I do wonder ...knowing in your humbleness this answer shall never be revealed. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/1/2015 8:46:00 AM I do believe since coming here I have become a better writer. Words like these encourage me to keep writing. Thanks Judy you have made me smile.

Ralph Sergi Date: 8/31/2015 3:27:00 PM This poem has a very good year. My compliments, Richard. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/1/2015 8:47:00 AM 2015 is a good year indeed. Thanks Ralph.

Tim Smith Date: 8/30/2015 2:42:00 PM Very passionate enjoyed every sip, taste, and smell...good luck Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/30/2015 6:22:00 PM Thanks Tim!:0)

James Peranteau Date: 8/30/2015 10:54:00 AM I stumbled off of my galloping horse of salaciousness and was interupted by this down to earth poesy...TY dear poet! At the moment,*lumb, I have been the some what "naughty boy" as some of our fellows here on the Soup have doved mine likes from time to time. It's all with poetic facetiousness my friend. Anywho, possitively a fantastical write Richard....have a wonderful new week, you and yours....much love, james Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/30/2015 10:58:00 AM Great comment and much appreciated! I hope you also have a wonderful week that extends itself for many months and years.