Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Fire and Ice

I look out across the ice 
towards an igloo in the distance
It is like a diamond sparkling in the night
I see a fire burning within it's centre
Refracting light through the crystallized walls

I walk towards the light
There are dogs basking in the warm glow
I feel the crunching of my boots on the ice
My breaths heatless smoke escapes my body
I pray that this is not an oasis
A cruel trick my mind is playing on me

Moments ago I longed for sleep
I longed for relief from a sea of white ice
To sit by an open flame
There it lies beneath a sphere of ice
Will I be allowed to enter?
Will it's heat be released to me
One foot in front of the other
Inches away
Angel emerges from the ice home
I am a welcomed guest
Warmth love
Now I can sleep
Ice and fire both offer shelter

By:Richard Lamoureux

For Fire and Ice Poetry Contest

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Len Gasun December 19, 2012 at 4:37 AM Congratulations on your awesome win my dear friend, Richard! love/hugs, LG Richard Lamoureux December 19, 2012 at 6:51 AM Thanks Leonora, I appreciate you taking time to comment.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl December 19, 2012 at 2:55 AM Congratulations on your winning spot Richard, well deserved blondy xx Richard Lamoureux December 19, 2012 at 6:50 AM Why thank you Mandy.

Bukang Liwayway December 19, 2012 at 2:37 AM An excellent write!! Congrats my friend Richard on your winning poem. Cheers and Good day always!! Hugs, Maria Richard Lamoureux December 19, 2012 at 6:50 AM Hi Maria I like the Santa Hat!

Poet Destroyer A December 18, 2012 at 8:40 PM Richard, 2 perceived opposite meanings when it comes to "FIRE And ICE" :-) Congratulations with your winning poem In , Carol's contest... goodnight~ PD Richard Lamoureux December 18, 2012 at 10:36 PM Thanks Linda

Andrea Dietrich December 18, 2012 at 4:48 PM wow, I love how you did yours by putting a man in the ice. What a great idea. Yes, fire ahead of someone would be like an oasis in the desert. Big congrats to you on your win. Richard Lamoureux December 18, 2012 at 10:36 PM Thanks so much Andrea

Carol Sunshine Brown December 18, 2012 at 1:49 PM Thank you for supporting my contest and congratulations on your placement Richard. Love, Carol

Cecilia Macfarlane December 4, 2012 at 4:05 PM Wonderful entry for the contest Rick. Hugs Richard Lamoureux December 4, 2012 at 5:49 PM Thanks Cecilia, how are you doing??

Anne-Lise Andresen December 3, 2012 at 6:48 AM Lovely written, I feel the warmth of your heart and the open flame! - Good luck in the contest. - Hope the first week in December will give you some Christmas glow. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux December 3, 2012 at 6:58 AM Thanks Anne, it has started off well.

Ravindra K Kapoor December 3, 2012 at 4:15 AM Amazingly beautiful Poem Richard. You have weaved both Ice and Fire or Heat and Cold together like they exist all around us. My good wishes for your contest entry and thank you once again for your good wishes and kind comments on my Poem PINK PINK PINK. Love and best wishes...Ravindra K Richard Lamoureux December 3, 2012 at 6:37 AM Thanks Ravindra

Sukmawati Komala December 3, 2012 at 3:21 AM dear Richard thank you for your nice share..enjoyed it much... congratulation for the contest:) <3 SK Richard Lamoureux December 3, 2012 at 6:37 AM Thanks.

Carma Sanderson December 2, 2012 at 5:41 PM "Let the ice melt your fears, and let the fire burn in your eyes to reign, for your angel shall b the light of every open door, to embrace... Very well constructed piece, best wishes in the contest... Xoxo Carma" Richard Lamoureux December 2, 2012 at 5:49 PM Thanks, I am glad you liked my poem.