From Earthen Bed

Golden soft was the light that swiftly flew, 
As whistling rain pelted majestic oaks 
And the soaked birds began to cry for you 
As Nature silently wrapped up its cloaks 

Thirsty for coming dawn, so bold and new. 

Silver Maples fluttering in the wind, 
Where the fast sleeping rabbits hid away 
All beautiful, we wish to never end 
With brightened colors, every joyful day 

As Nature's beauty flows out to transcend. 

As sky greets the land like a golden thread,
I cry for my heart is truly Broken.
Muted memories from the day we wed.
The future was promised by words spoken.

Your pure soul taken from our earthen bed!

Bird like angels transport you to the sky.
Weeping willows now join in my sorrow.
Unable to give me an answer why.
Today is lost, I long for tomorrow.

There within the Heavens we will both fly!



By: Robert Lindley & Richard Lamoureux
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Yvonne Avatar
December 3, 2015 at 10:49 AM
Excellent Robert and Richard, in fact WOW, WOW, WOW...A Fav!
Lamoureux Avatar
December 3, 2015 at 10:57 AM
Thanks again Armand, much appreciated my friend.
Tor Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 11:04 PM
The dynamic duo. You and Robert work wonderfully. Enjoyed reading Richard great work.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 2, 2015 at 7:57 AM
Thanks again Michael.
Lindley Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 7:08 PM
Back again to read this one my friend. And your verses make this a truly fine poem my friend. Each of the 7 co-writers on this from my second offering clearly humbled me! As did the co-writers on my first offering. Perfect closing verses you gave! Anytime my friend, any time.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 2, 2015 at 8:00 AM
It was a great idea Robert.
Arditezza Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 11:26 AM
This is so filled with beautiful notions. Just beautifully written. Kudos to both of you.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 2, 2015 at 8:00 AM
Thanks Countess!
Y. Avatar
November 30, 2015 at 8:03 PM
Richard you And Robert penned a beautiful piece. It had lovely flow and nice imagery! Great job:-) Alexis 7
Lamoureux Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 8:52 AM
Thanks Alexis.
Guzzi Avatar
November 30, 2015 at 7:36 PM
Go Richard! such a romantic! Light & Love
Lamoureux Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 8:53 AM
Thanks Debbie. Hugs Rick.
Hunjeri Avatar
November 30, 2015 at 2:09 PM
beautifully woven by two great poets. i enjoyed this. hoping to see more collabos:-)
Lamoureux Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 8:56 AM
So nice to have you visit.
Kendrick Avatar
November 30, 2015 at 12:05 PM
Good thinking for your part of the collaboration..Enjoyed reading your work..Sara..I did one entitled "Zephyr's Kiss"
Lamoureux Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 8:56 AM
On my way Sara.
Manassian Avatar
November 30, 2015 at 9:52 AM
Majestic....some things transcend death. Great Collab
Lamoureux Avatar
November 30, 2015 at 10:00 AM
Great word! Thanks Eileen.;0)
Lindley Avatar
November 30, 2015 at 7:50 AM
Richard my friend, your verses SING to me! I was simply amazed when you sent those verses to me. And now the finished piece is beautiful , sad but beautiful! My next offering will be a romantic themed collaboration with guidelines slightly altered.. Pleasure to write with you my friend..
Lamoureux Avatar
November 30, 2015 at 9:26 AM
I am Honored you invited me to join you. Thanks for inspiring us.
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 29, 2015 at 11:07 PM
You two make a great team! I didn't notice immediately that this was a collaborative effort. Now it makes sense. Both of your styles are very unique yet they blend so well together. This is a beautiful yet sad offering. I loved it! #7
Lamoureux Avatar
November 29, 2015 at 11:22 PM
Thanks Connie, Robert got us started. Check out Debbie Guzzi's I really like their collaboration as well.
Delaney Avatar
November 29, 2015 at 11:05 PM
This is sad but flows seamlessly. Very good collaberation. Cheers, SuZ
Lamoureux Avatar
November 29, 2015 at 11:23 PM
Thanks SuZ.
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