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Feathered Edges

I try desperately 
to hold onto my thoughts
the randomness 
of early morning pondering
A cryptic magnificent 
sort of wandering 
A self awareness 
soul sort of laundering
Seeking my peace 
forgetting about conquering 

Dreamy edges 
feathered almost blending
The dip between now and forever 
seems never-ending
I feel gossamer thoughts 
ripping instead of stretching 
Yet on my brain 
the droplets are collecting
as they flood a mind 
with thoughts interconnecting
none of them at all 
Were what I was expecting 

I feel each moment 
glowing brilliantly 
Why I ask 
does the candle melt so quickly
Healthy and strong 
may give way to sickly
Prowess and strength 
making way for inability
Perhaps weakness 
connects us to humanity
Within our dependency 
we join mankinds fraternity 
On a staircase leading
to the precipice of eternity

Although I try to grasp it
I blink and turn away
No time left this morning 
to ponder and stay
There is work to be done 
So I'm swept away by the day
A man of dust made from clay
who knows God formed me
Still I don't make time to pray
Despite my failings
God loves me anyway!

Copyright © Richard Lamoureux | Year Posted 2016

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Casarah Nance Date: 7/5/2016 7:49:00 AM Your first stanza had me hooked, brilliant description, "cryptic magnificent sort of wandering " This has a great beat to the read, like waves of time passing. And the acceptance, realization you are loved, and indeed you are, this shows us the thoughts we all end up thinking. Very nicely done. hugs x Login to Reply

Kai Michael Neumann Date: 7/4/2016 10:37:00 AM I like that poem. 'A man of dust made from clay' 'Soul sort of laundering'. Beautiful. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/4/2016 10:58:00 AM Thanks Kai.

Aurore Severo Date: 7/3/2016 9:12:00 PM a lovely introspective poem, peace and love xoxoxo Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/4/2016 6:44:00 AM Thanks Aurore.

Eileen Manassian Date: 7/3/2016 12:29:00 AM One of your best, dear. I really enjoyed this. So many thoughts run through my mind. I also ponder...the transitory life I live. When will it end? That ending stanza gives it all focus. Hugs Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/3/2016 9:23:00 AM Thanks Eileen a big hug back to you.;0)

Arthur Vaso Date: 7/1/2016 7:53:00 PM Very contemplative and wise, me thinks you are more grounded than you think! :) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/1/2016 8:00:00 PM Hi Arthur, my spirit has no wish to be grounded when there are so many places to fly. Thanks my friend.

Mama Bear Date: 7/1/2016 10:01:00 AM Beautifully pondered and written We all are mortal and each day we realize it more Love it and it is a 7 for me. Happy Canada Day Love Mom Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/1/2016 2:21:00 PM Thanks Mom, I love you too!!!

Skat A Date: 7/1/2016 9:23:00 AM That's all we basically need... God's loving arms... Wonderful to read you again my friend. Once again, thanks for the visit. Skat Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/1/2016 9:33:00 AM My pleasure SKAT. I appreciate your visit as well.

Constance La France Date: 6/30/2016 11:19:00 PM Richard .. BEAUTIFUL and I... L.O.V.E this 7 Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/1/2016 8:49:00 AM Thanks Constance. Hugs Rick.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/30/2016 11:41:00 AM - An exquisite write, Richard - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/1/2016 8:52:00 AM A big hug back to you Anne-Lise.

Daniel Turner Date: 6/30/2016 9:51:00 AM Very deep introspection with the realization that each of us are flawed. Truly a great write, Richard. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/1/2016 8:53:00 AM Thanks Daniel.;0)