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Factory Recall

Factory Recall I looked beyond The Open Door into a mystical Soul Factory There amidst the unboxed souls was Invisible Jim and The Ghost. The ghost’s skin was reflective like a mirror allowing me to see The Lines on my Face. The factory was an unusual place with floors carpeted in Dandelions At each station angels sang a Star Baby Lullaby I asked one “What are you doing?” She smiled and responded “I am installing a Patriotic Pause.” An overhead speaker blared “It is time for Designated Rain,” I was careful to protect the Butterfly in My Pocket. Workers started moving so I asked “Where are you going?” “We are Stepping into The Temple.” “May I ask Why?” “Sure, we are Searching For Jesus.” So I followed the Girl With The Quiet Voice. I was unsure How To Feel, so I began by Lending Both Hands. It helped in Finding My Way.. I was then joined by The Borrower. He Was the one Who I Am but Some Time we’re not Close Enough to Know. Perhaps I need some Kimo Therapy I was directed to Rose in The Garden. Her roots had Deep Inclinations. Would I Abandon all for This Dark Lover? She set me on my Memory Go Round. That place of Painted Ladies and Weeping There I searched for Guys Advice in a Fools Paradise Inside of me A Sense of Emptiness, still she would become my Favourite Mistake. She Touched The Water and my soul becoming My Ocean. Still I have Unanswered Questions Some might say a Bad Bargain Made. At the Soul Factory I left behind my Church Perfect Surface. In my Minds Eye the Screen Flickers. Change Ain’t Easy but now I’m Different. The breeze Whispered Your Name. While I was looking for Psychedelic Sound! No I know why I Can’t Get High Enough. Instead let me rest in a the place of Chaotic peaceful Thoughts. There I can sit under the Wisdom Tree and listen to The Quiet One. That garden where angels do the Butterfly Dance. I long to languish there in Rainbow Coloured Camouflage. By Richard Lamoureux I wrote this one for Charlie’s contest using my titles from past poems. I didn’t read the directions properly so wrote another one that I entered.

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Date: 9/2/2019 5:02:00 PM
Hi Richard, you have put your titles together in a wonderful word collage. This is something I could never do and I wouldn't even try. The content just flows from start to finish. A definite fav my friend. Have a wonderful Tuesday. Hugs....Mike. XX
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Date: 7/28/2019 5:34:00 PM
This is magnificent Rick! It drew me in and keep getting better and better until your stunningly beautiful ending. So well crafted. I know how much time it takes to combine the titles so they are relatable. Bravo! : ) xxoo
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Date: 7/28/2019 4:02:00 PM
Oh. How I long for the shade of the wisdom tree. Wonderful write my friend. Have a great day.
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Date: 7/22/2019 3:16:00 PM
You have done wonders with your titles, Richard! Regards // paul
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Date: 7/19/2019 7:07:00 PM
What an amazing write Rick! You had me captive in the poetic depths of this one :) hugs
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/21/2019 9:10:00 PM
Thanks Sandra.
Date: 7/19/2019 6:28:00 PM
Your imaginative story is so fascinating, and filled with layers of meanings, Richard! It is so be of those poems one reads again and again..intriguing! I enjoyed reading this! :)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/21/2019 9:09:00 PM
Thanks Laura.
Date: 7/16/2019 7:17:00 PM
from a contest on use of titles? I think this is so interesting and pulling all of this together there were parts of it I found really fascinating.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/16/2019 11:07:00 PM
Thanks Linda. Hugs Rick.
Date: 7/16/2019 7:17:00 PM
oh yes, I found it so interesting and was thinking you had added words in. This was fantastic imagination shown.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/16/2019 11:07:00 PM
Thanks Andrea.
Date: 7/16/2019 12:06:00 PM
This works, to me, it flows just like dreams do; senseless yet making sense in the creative, clear cut way gaps in dreams come together. You know, I could NOT write anything I found sensible for this contest so I'm very impressed that you wrote two. The process bent my mind in uncomfortable ways - it just wouldn't come together as a poem. I wish to find your contest entry now - I'm curious. All the best ... CayCay
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/16/2019 12:11:00 PM
Thanks for reading them both.
Date: 7/16/2019 6:25:00 AM
OMG, I love it Richard. One of my favorite poems from you. I'm gonna keep this one its a keepsake . Your one amazing writer and I am sorry I don't come around more often. Have a wonderful day, you won my admiration today xo
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/16/2019 8:56:00 AM
My my, thanks Pixie, so glad you enjoyed this piece.
Date: 7/15/2019 9:47:00 PM
Glad you misread the instructions at first... because this is a stunner! Great work!! ;)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/16/2019 12:00:00 AM
Thanks again Rhona.
Date: 7/15/2019 5:56:00 PM
Wow, this was amazing Richard. I believe I would have ranked this one just the same as I ranked the other one. Thank you for bringing this to my attention...Excellent collaboration and very very well done. All the best. Charlie
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/15/2019 7:06:00 PM
I added filler words so I didn’t want to cheat. This way I ended up with two poems for the price of one! Thanks for reading it Charlie.
Date: 7/15/2019 5:29:00 PM
ohh, rich...the pulsing image is here described strongly...very nice!...huggs
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/15/2019 7:06:00 PM
Thanks for the visit and the hug.
Date: 7/15/2019 3:59:00 PM
So intriguing, different titles, woven together, a favourite pastime of my own, Richard,,really love this..
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/16/2019 12:01:00 AM
Thanks Harry.
Date: 7/15/2019 3:36:00 PM
- A wonderful poem, Richard ... really impressive with your titles :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/16/2019 12:03:00 AM
Thanks Anne-Lise, I appreciate your kind visit and hug.
Date: 7/15/2019 3:15:00 PM
Hi again, Looked but can't seem to find your other poem entered Richard - this one I loved so creative and full of imagery using titles from past poems. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/16/2019 12:04:00 AM
It has a CT after the title. Glad you enjoyed this one.
Date: 7/15/2019 3:11:00 PM
This one sounds great Richard but on way way to reread your new entry! Hugs, Jennifer.
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Date: 7/15/2019 3:10:00 PM
WoW! Richard, I read both entries and they both were outstanding! You always pick good titles for your poems. That is why both poems were so good. I enjoyed the read. Have a good day:-) Alexis
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/16/2019 12:06:00 AM
What a great comment, thanks Alexis.
Date: 7/15/2019 2:34:00 PM
Wow! This is from your titles? What an imagination! Truly creative! Wow! Wow! Wow! Great one!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/16/2019 12:06:00 AM
Thanks Caren. Much appreciated!

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