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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Date: 12/3/2015 10:49:00 AM
Excellent Robert and Richard, in fact WOW, WOW, WOW...A Fav!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/3/2015 10:57:00 AM
Thanks again Armand, much appreciated my friend.
Date: 12/1/2015 11:04:00 PM
The dynamic duo. You and Robert work wonderfully. Enjoyed reading Richard great work.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/2/2015 7:57:00 AM
Thanks again Michael.
Date: 12/1/2015 7:08:00 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.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/2/2015 8:00:00 AM
It was a great idea Robert.
Date: 12/1/2015 11:26:00 AM
This is so filled with beautiful notions. Just beautifully written. Kudos to both of you.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/2/2015 8:00:00 AM
Thanks Countess!
Date: 11/30/2015 8:03:00 PM
Richard you And Robert penned a beautiful piece. It had lovely flow and nice imagery! Great job:-) Alexis 7
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/1/2015 8:52:00 AM
Thanks Alexis.
Date: 11/30/2015 7:36:00 PM
Go Richard! such a romantic! Light & Love
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/1/2015 8:53:00 AM
Thanks Debbie. Hugs Rick.
Date: 11/30/2015 2:09:00 PM
beautifully woven by two great poets. i enjoyed this. hoping to see more collabos:-)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/1/2015 8:56:00 AM
So nice to have you visit.
Date: 11/30/2015 12:05:00 PM
Good thinking for your part of the collaboration..Enjoyed reading your work..Sara..I did one entitled "Zephyr's Kiss"
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/1/2015 8:56:00 AM
On my way Sara.
Date: 11/30/2015 9:52:00 AM
Majestic....some things transcend death. Great Collab
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/30/2015 10:00:00 AM
Great word! Thanks Eileen.;0)
Date: 11/30/2015 7:50:00 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..
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/30/2015 9:26:00 AM
I am Honored you invited me to join you. Thanks for inspiring us.
Date: 11/29/2015 11:07:00 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
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/29/2015 11:22:00 PM
Thanks Connie, Robert got us started. Check out Debbie Guzzi's I really like their collaboration as well.
Date: 11/29/2015 11:05:00 PM
This is sad but flows seamlessly. Very good collaberation. Cheers, SuZ
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/29/2015 11:23:00 PM
Thanks SuZ.
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