Richard Lamoureux Poet Prose Poetry

Crystal Clear

The window guys came to install the new glass. They took away the old glass that had become filled with moisture. The seals had failed, the result of nineteen years of Okanagan sun beating down on them. It's funny how we don't notice how things deteriorate over time, it happens so gradually, then one day you wake up and see and wonder why it took you so long to notice. I have had this happen with relationships so now I am ever vigilant when it comes to the ones I love. Unlike my windows I don't wish them to be replaced or perhaps I should worry that they may wish to replace me. The light is now shining into our home and as I look at my wife I smile and we look out the window together.  The view seems better with someone I love by my side.

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Ralph Sergi December 13, 2015 at 1:21 PM Hi Richard: beautiful metaphor! Reminds me of friends I lost after 30 years. Richard Lamoureux December 13, 2015 at 4:32 PM Thanks for reading and commenting on one of my older writes. Richard Lamoureux December 13, 2015 at 4:32 PM So sorry for your loss Ralph.

Casarah Nance June 26, 2014 at 8:13 PM aww sweet. hope your windows always stay clean and well washed

Timothy Hicks March 24, 2013 at 10:38 AM This was so well written and a great metaphor for life. I just love it when people can look at something as mundane as guys installing a new window and then create such a work of art from it. What's beauty without someone to share it with? What's true love if you don't see something broken and wish to fix it? Going to my faves, my friend! Loved this :) Richard Lamoureux March 24, 2013 at 12:34 PM Thanks Timothy you honor me.

Jeremy Martin February 18, 2013 at 11:18 PM The two opening sentences in this work are so rich and laden with meaning; they really set up the atmosphere and mood for the rest of the piece so well. This is a lovely and wistful reflection on relationships. I really liked it. -Jeremy Richard Lamoureux March 24, 2013 at 12:35 PM Thanks Jeremy

Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday October 27, 2012 at 9:23 AM I stopped here because I love crystals and I found wonderful thoughts expressed very plainly: prose although poetry... Crystal clear, indeed! :) Hanitra. ps: I'm going to show it to my husband. I know he'll love it too! Richard Lamoureux October 27, 2012 at 11:02 AM Awww, I am so touched!

Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2012 at 12:01 PM Richard, this is a very beautiful poem ..... Have a nice weekend. -oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux October 26, 2012 at 12:55 PM Thanks Anne, I appreciate your kind words. All this positive feedback is good for the Ego. Have a great day.