Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

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.

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Skat A September 13, 2015 at 9:54 PM Richard, Congrats on your tasty win. SKAT Richard Lamoureux September 14, 2015 at 9:41 AM Thanks SKAT.

Michael Tor September 12, 2015 at 5:34 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... Richard Lamoureux September 12, 2015 at 8:09 AM Thanks Michael, I had hoped this one would rate a bit higher. I appreciate this reaction.

Judy Konos September 11, 2015 at 9:44 AM Hey Good Looking...You hit this one out of the park! Congratulations! Richard Lamoureux September 11, 2015 at 11:43 AM Thanks Judy! I'm blushing.

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

Michael Tor September 10, 2015 at 10:46 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. Richard Lamoureux September 11, 2015 at 11:45 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 September 10, 2015 at 10:44 PM Exquisite write Richard! Congrats on a wonderful win! Richard Lamoureux September 11, 2015 at 11:44 AM Thanks Upma.

C T September 10, 2015 at 7:11 PM different but good. CHASE Richard Lamoureux September 11, 2015 at 11:43 AM Thanks Chase.

Heather Ober September 5, 2015 at 10:55 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 :) Richard Lamoureux September 6, 2015 at 8:03 AM My pleasure Heather, I hope you stay for a while.

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

Afolabi Muideen September 2, 2015 at 2:36 PM The beautiful and eloquence of your write intrigue the readers to drink and intoxicated their mind.....excellence..........A.M. Richard Lamoureux September 2, 2015 at 3:38 PM Thanks AM.;0)

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

Neva Romaine September 1, 2015 at 2:16 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 Richard Lamoureux September 1, 2015 at 6:38 PM Thanks Neva.

Emile Pinet September 1, 2015 at 9:45 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. Richard Lamoureux September 1, 2015 at 10:57 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 August 31, 2015 at 7:15 PM :) You excel....in every way, Richard. I love everything you write....in every way... Richard Lamoureux September 1, 2015 at 8:44 AM You are sweet Eileen, I'm pleased you feel that way.

Judy Konos August 31, 2015 at 4:37 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. Richard Lamoureux September 1, 2015 at 8:46 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 August 31, 2015 at 3:27 PM This poem has a very good year. My compliments, Richard. Richard Lamoureux September 1, 2015 at 8:47 AM 2015 is a good year indeed. Thanks Ralph.

Tim Smith August 30, 2015 at 2:42 PM Very passionate enjoyed every sip, taste, and smell...good luck Richard Lamoureux August 30, 2015 at 6:22 PM Thanks Tim!:0)

James Peranteau August 30, 2015 at 10:54 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 Richard Lamoureux August 30, 2015 at 10:58 AM Great comment and much appreciated! I hope you also have a wonderful week that extends itself for many months and years.