Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Dark Lover

Sleep so deep it never ends
envelope me
Wrap me in your dark arms
give me your lovers kiss
Remove me from this house of distorted images
let me sink into your softness
There will be no one left to disappoint
not even myself
I wonder
will you keep your promises?
Are you my inevitable companion?
Does my path lead to your boudoir?
Will you betray me?
I fear I will be brought to the gates of hell
by you who masquerades as my lover
I hold myself back 
for a little while longer
allowing myself to be lifted
I seek light instead
Feeling warmth on my face
It renews my strength
Laughter bubbes from a place long forgotten
My desire to disappear fades
Listen to me singing
Yesterday is not today
I am still me and yet I am far from the same
I now wish to reside in the light
You no longer have the power to seduce me
for we were never meant to be lovers

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Laurice S. December 5, 2017 at 4:34 AM So deep and honest! Really enjoyed reading it <3

Darren White April 21, 2017 at 9:17 AM Yes, I understand that fully. And yes, I can relate to it. The poem I wrote is similar, yet different. This is a very honest poem, it has a feel of having lived through it, and survived.

Eileen Manassian December 12, 2015 at 10:28 AM WOW....This is a beauty, Richard. I surely need to read this one now. Hugs, dear....So glad I found this gem again. Richard Lamoureux December 12, 2015 at 12:49 PM Thanks Eileen, I'm sorry you are relating to it. I wish neither of us ever had these thoughts.

Skat A August 10, 2015 at 6:27 PM RICHARD, :-) Congratulations on your wonderful win! *SKAT*

Sara Kendrick August 10, 2015 at 3:22 PM Awesome use of metaphors !! No wonder it is in the winners’ list. Congrats..Sara

Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 10, 2015 at 1:36 AM Congrats on ur awesome winning poem Richard! Exquisite work!

Pandita Sietesantos August 9, 2015 at 9:19 PM Hi Rick, I love this beautiful write that is so beautiful and touching! I am so happy to see it on the winners list! Congratulations, my friend on your win! Pandita

Elaine George July 17, 2015 at 5:25 PM The DARK TEMPTRESS! Not many men can resist her. Great writing in this piece, Richard. Perhaps you might like my Ballade entitled: Where My True Love Lives. Elaine

Kelly Deschler June 16, 2015 at 10:22 PM Sometimes we have to go further into the darkness to find the light... I enjoyed reading this brilliant piece once again. Congrats on a great win, Rick! Richard Lamoureux June 17, 2015 at 9:35 AM Thanks Kelly!;0)

Skat A June 11, 2015 at 4:13 PM RICHARD, :-) Congratulations with your wonderful win! *SKAT*

Shadow Hamilton June 10, 2015 at 7:18 PM good pen Rick congrats on 2nd place hugs soup-mail

Kelly Deschler February 28, 2015 at 12:54 AM Thoughts of suicide are very seductive, but we can still resist it's powerful allure. Because being so close to death can bring a new appreciation for life... It was great to see this soulful piece on the winner's list. Congratulations, Rick! Richard Lamoureux February 28, 2015 at 6:53 AM Thanks so much Kelly.

Scott Thirtyseven February 22, 2015 at 8:37 PM Wow, what a read. How can you pack so many awesome lines into one wee little poem? A masterpiece. Well deserved winner, congratulations. Richard Lamoureux February 28, 2015 at 6:53 AM You are kind Scott.

Debbie Guzzi February 22, 2015 at 8:06 PM Congrad's on your win. Light & love Richard Lamoureux February 28, 2015 at 6:54 AM Thanks Debbie.

Sandra Haight February 22, 2015 at 7:04 PM Wow...extremely deep, Richard. "I now wish to reside in the light...you no longer seduce me..." Powerful and such words of hope. Congrats on your win. Sandra Richard Lamoureux February 22, 2015 at 7:48 PM Thanks for your thoughtful comment Sandra.

Skat A February 22, 2015 at 5:45 PM Richard, CONGRATULATIONS, on your Win, Love ~SKAT~ Richard Lamoureux February 22, 2015 at 7:44 PM Thanks SKAT.

Nathan D. February 22, 2015 at 5:24 PM Richard, Sorry, it took this long to close my contest. Congrats :) NATE Richard Lamoureux February 22, 2015 at 7:44 PM Thanks Nathan!

Poet Destroyer A December 26, 2014 at 11:17 PM RICHARD, CONGRATULATIONS ... this is a nice sweet little HM... hugs.. Linda

Casarah Nance August 19, 2014 at 7:35 AM That is such a sexy dance with darkness...well done Richard Lamoureux August 19, 2014 at 8:03 AM Hi again Casarah. A good morning hug for you.

Kelly Deschler August 19, 2014 at 1:54 AM The laughter does seem to fade away when we hide in those shadowy places.... Thank you for suggesting this poem, Richard. I really enjoyed it, and the message of wanting to stay in the light, never to be seduced again by darkness.... Terrific writing! Richard Lamoureux August 19, 2014 at 8:04 AM Good morning Kelly, it means a lot that you took the time to find and read this one.

Eileen Manassian August 25, 2013 at 12:21 AM So moving......deep... Richard Lamoureux August 25, 2013 at 6:48 AM Hi Eileen, thanks for reading this one again.

Manel Gunatillake August 7, 2013 at 11:33 PM Why have i missed this . Sorry for late visit. " Laughter bubbling from a place long forgotten Desire to disappear fading Singing Yesterday is not today" Lovely verse again from You Richard Congratulation! Richard Lamoureux August 8, 2013 at 6:31 AM Thanks Manel;0)

Andrea Travis August 7, 2013 at 11:22 AM I felt myself in the spaces between your every word. I find those places very hard to find. Thank you for allowing me to see inside those feelings again. Awesome work, as always. Richard Lamoureux August 8, 2013 at 6:31 AM This is one of my favorite comments, thanks Andrea.

Donna Jones August 6, 2013 at 6:32 PM Let me sink....yes that's how it feels.....Congratulations Richard....awesome.... Richard Lamoureux August 8, 2013 at 6:32 AM Thanks Donna you always make me smile.

Poet Destroyer A August 5, 2013 at 8:08 PM another awesome win...congrats!! Linda Richard Lamoureux August 5, 2013 at 9:24 PM Thanks Linda.

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