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Greater Consciousness

I dripped between the cracks 
Of my own convoluted mind
fearful and excited at the same time
Wandering in the small large spaces
Wondering what I might find
Searching for sharp barbed tiny bits
Those unreconciled  "it's"
All the things I thought were the pits
The words that made me feel like the shits
You may try and see
the me 
the he 
the one who wants to be
More filled 
Less empty
Fully engaged and free
More noteworthy 
A symphony 
Less occupied 
More open and kind
Instead my thinking and blinking never quits
Why do I spend so much time doing this
While others seem so contented in their bliss
I sit in a black ink colored shadows
instead of enjoying my lover's kiss
Looking for the unknown underlined 
Intertwined with the unkind
The visions of one metaphorically blind
caught behind
The veil of my mind
The answers
The Consciousness I was seeking
Words I am unable to keep speaking
Yet now I've begun being 
Now I'm truly seeing
It's within God that I'm breathing
No longer seething 
My heart is calmed
He slows down it's beating
Light within my tiny big spaces
No more sadness
He removes all traces
I now see forever
My mind no longer races
I travel in peace to inner places....

Copyright © Richard Lamoureux | Year Posted 2015

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Debbie Guzzi Date: 9/21/2015 2:40:00 PM So nice to read your verse this afternoon, Richard. Light & Love Login to Reply

Skat A Date: 9/4/2015 6:11:00 PM Richard, Congratulations on your win.... SKAT Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/5/2015 9:05:00 AM Thanks SKAT

Fariq Yusoff Date: 9/2/2015 11:54:00 AM Beautifully written.... Congratulations! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/5/2015 9:05:00 AM Thanks Fariq.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 9/1/2015 1:59:00 AM Wonderful write and a superb win Richard! Big congrats! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/1/2015 8:31:00 AM Thanks Upma.

Eileen Manassian Date: 8/31/2015 7:13:00 PM Congrats, my dear, on your first place win. Fantastic. So proud of you.... Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/1/2015 8:31:00 AM Hi Eileen, thanks for the congrats. I'm pleased this was chosen.

Eve Roper Date: 8/31/2015 5:42:00 PM A lot of emotion all funneling to one objection, “God”. Wonderful write, Rick, a 7 and congratulations on your win. Hugs, Eve Login to Reply

Anu Nayak Date: 8/31/2015 1:30:00 AM dear Richard, wow!!!!! this is the greater consciousness touching the real streaks of enlightenment....the experience of the highest order! hearty congrats on your great win!!! awesome:).......love, Anu:) Login to Reply

David Fisher Date: 8/30/2015 1:02:00 PM This was such a great read...entertained for the whole ride. Way to go on the contest! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/30/2015 1:33:00 PM Thanks David.

Carrie Richards Date: 8/30/2015 12:04:00 PM What a insightful, introspective poem this is, Richard! Well deserved win !!! congratulations!! Sorry, if my comment slipped up or down a notch !! But thank you so much for reading my own and the nice comment !! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/30/2015 12:06:00 PM My pleasure Carrie. Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/30/2015 12:05:00 PM I think you have me confused with another poet. This is Richard. I am however pleased that you enjoyed my poem.

Kp Nunez Date: 8/27/2015 1:03:00 PM Once again, you've given honor where honor is due. I just know He will also honor you. Awesome perspective, Rick. PS. Sorry for late comments, as you can see, I'm still playing catch up. hugs! Login to Reply

James Peranteau Date: 8/25/2015 9:32:00 PM Ooooch....with this tetimonial dear poet, don't ya go read'n my last write....*sm...great write Richard....have a blessed day sir...much love, james Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/26/2015 7:31:00 AM Much appreciated James, you as well.

Cecilia Macfarlane Date: 8/25/2015 8:44:00 PM Richard, I enjoyed immensely this journey through your mind and the awareness that you found. You rock! Hugs Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/26/2015 7:32:00 AM Thanks sweet Cecilia!

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/25/2015 8:31:00 AM Your "Thesis" dear, Richard a masterpiece of self knowledge and of inner light. At the core of our being the spark of wisdom waits for that moment for to ignite our being and set it aflame becoming thus a part of greater consciousness! An insult just to grade you with a seven. An A+ would be more appropriate! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/25/2015 8:41:00 AM You are kind Demetrios.

Rob Carmack Date: 8/25/2015 12:43:00 AM Great progression in this poem Richard. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/25/2015 7:47:00 AM Thanks Rob.

Sandra Haight Date: 8/24/2015 1:11:00 PM Wonderful, Richard. I thoroughly enjoyed your words that image the painful journey to your amazing God-loving greater consciousness and peace from beginning to end. Best wishes -- yours is right on for this contest! Sandra Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/25/2015 7:49:00 AM Thanks Sandra, I'm pleased you enjoyed this piece.

Emile Pinet Date: 8/24/2015 11:42:00 AM Your playful manipulation of words is witty and clever. You have a solid sense of meter and have all the technical knowledge to pull this off seamlessly....but you go beyond technique and pour your heart into your work. Well done. Emile. #7 Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/25/2015 7:50:00 AM I wasn't sure where I was going until I got to the end. Thanks for this great comment Emile.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/23/2015 6:45:00 PM wow, I love how you attempted this challenge. You brought it home, A home run for greater consciousness. Very nice poetry. It almost flows like free verse with the shorter lines! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/23/2015 9:08:00 PM Yes, I do tend to move into rhyming with many of my free verse, with this one I just started sooner. I'm glad you like it Andrea.

Laura Leiser Date: 8/23/2015 3:36:00 PM Your poem touches the emotions of being so very well, Richard. And that only God can bring peace and meaning to life, well done! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/23/2015 3:55:00 PM Thanks Laura, He is definitely my source of peace.

Eileen Manassian Date: 8/23/2015 3:12:00 PM :) Again....a testament to your faith, Richard. Thank you for reminding me of the journey. Soupmail Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/23/2015 3:56:00 PM Thanks for the heads up, I have made the changes. Hugs Rick.

Wilma Neels Date: 8/23/2015 10:16:00 AM Those comforting thoughts He brings to our lives and the perfect timing thereof.. I love this Richard ;) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/23/2015 3:57:00 PM God is truly good! Thanks Wilma.