Richard Lamoureux Poet Pantoum

Kintsukuroi

Follow the cracks they may lead you to God
Each one of them carefully filled with gold
A broken vessel that has been repaired
I am much more now than I was before

Each one of them carefully filled with gold
A painstaking effort to make me new
I am much more than I was before
When others would have just thrown me away

A painstaking effort to make me new
Each broken piece lovingly put in place
When others would have just thrown me away
The worst has now become the best of me

Each broken piece lovingly put in place
Trace all my lines they flow back to my heart
The worst has now become the best of me
Recycled in a magnificent way

Trace all my lines they flow back to my heart
A broken vessel that has been repaired
Recycled in a magnificent way
Follow the cracks they may lead you to God


Check out Roy Jerden's contest and learn more
about Kintsukuroi: the art of repairing broken
pottery with gold.

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Andrea Dietrich January 18, 2014 at 2:05 AM Richard, this was a topic not up my alley at all, so I admire all you guys that took the challenge. You did great with this using that pantoum form that suits you so well!! Big congrats for your win. Richard Lamoureux January 18, 2014 at 8:51 AM Thanks Andrea.

Joseph May January 17, 2014 at 9:28 PM Congrats on a great win ... Richard Lamoureux January 18, 2014 at 8:52 AM Thanks Joseph

Dr.Ram Mehta January 17, 2014 at 8:46 PM Great write and imagery, congrats on the fine win, Richard Richard Lamoureux January 18, 2014 at 8:53 AM Thanks Dr Ram.

Roy Jerden January 17, 2014 at 7:15 PM A very difficult form, perfectly mastered and executed, Richard. You nailed it. Congratulations on the top win. Richard Lamoureux January 17, 2014 at 7:24 PM Thanks, what a nice surprise! I didn't know the contest was judged yet.

Juliet Ligon January 12, 2014 at 2:36 PM I enjoyed the deep spiritual meaning in your poem as well as the form. Poetic hugs, Juliet. Richard Lamoureux January 12, 2014 at 2:38 PM Hugs back to you sweet Juliet.

Monterey Sirak January 10, 2014 at 9:30 AM We are more beautiful for having been broken. For some reason this made me think of the opal. Did you know its beauty and color comes from a broken heart? I love this poem Richard Lamoureux January 12, 2014 at 6:17 PM Very cool Monterey! Monterey Sirak January 10, 2014 at 10:15 AM Opals are abundant in volcanic rock. They are basically colorless but during formation they break (receiving minute cracks deep inside) It is from these cracks that the color is seen. So, an opal’s beauty and color comes from its broken heart. Richard Lamoureux January 10, 2014 at 9:50 AM No I did not know that, please explain.

Eileen Manassian January 8, 2014 at 3:56 PM Beautiful, Richard. Of course you would see the spiritual side to it....a testament to your faith in God's power. Lovely... Richard Lamoureux January 8, 2014 at 4:39 PM Thanks Eileen. A big mid week hug!

Roger Horsch January 8, 2014 at 2:24 PM Another masterpiece Richard, This was written very well and the form was perfect. Nice job....Roger Richard Lamoureux January 8, 2014 at 2:26 PM Thanks Roger, this form is a bit challenging.

Poet Tacito January 8, 2014 at 2:20 PM Guidance and a willing to follow the path we choose to grow in, will make us all shine so brightly. Wonderful piece! Richard Lamoureux January 8, 2014 at 2:26 PM Thanks Drake.

Aiyah Torres January 8, 2014 at 9:31 AM you have made kintsukuroi another best interpretation!!!..you are awesome, Rick!!! .i love your work :)) Richard Lamoureux January 8, 2014 at 9:37 AM Thanks AiyaH, you are kind.