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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

Date: 12/19/2012 4:37:00 AM

Congratulations on your awesome win my dear friend, Richard! love/hugs, LG

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/19/2012 6:51:00 AM

Thanks Leonora, I appreciate you taking time to comment.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 12/19/2012 2:55:00 AM

Congratulations on your winning spot Richard, well deserved blondy xx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/19/2012 6:50:00 AM

Why thank you Mandy.

Bukang Liwayway

Date: 12/19/2012 2:37:00 AM

An excellent write!! Congrats my friend Richard on your winning poem. Cheers and Good day always!! Hugs, Maria

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/19/2012 6:50:00 AM

Hi Maria I like the Santa Hat!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/18/2012 8:40:00 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
Date: 12/18/2012 10:36:00 PM

Thanks Linda

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/18/2012 4:48:00 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
Date: 12/18/2012 10:36:00 PM

Thanks so much Andrea

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/18/2012 1:49:00 PM

Thank you for supporting my contest and congratulations on your placement Richard. Love, Carol

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 12/4/2012 4:05:00 PM

Wonderful entry for the contest Rick. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/4/2012 5:49:00 PM

Thanks Cecilia, how are you doing??

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/3/2012 6:48:00 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
Date: 12/3/2012 6:58:00 AM

Thanks Anne, it has started off well.

Ravindra K Kapoor

Date: 12/3/2012 4:15:00 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
Date: 12/3/2012 6:37:00 AM

Thanks Ravindra

Sukmawati Komala

Date: 12/3/2012 3:21:00 AM

dear Richard thank you for your nice share..enjoyed it much... congratulation for the contest:) <3 SK

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/3/2012 6:37:00 AM

Thanks.

Carma Sanderson

Date: 12/2/2012 5:41:00 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
Date: 12/2/2012 5:49:00 PM

Thanks, I am glad you liked my poem.