Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Rainbow Symphony

I looked through my prism
Still I could not see
Your colors

I wished for the beauty of a sunrise
Wild flowers blooming
Bright blue sky and emerald waters
The colors of fall leaves
I wanted a rainbow symphony
To hear and see your majesty
To walk along your red carpeted splendor

The magnificence of you 
Hidden behind a wall of dark grey
A protective layer of granite
Cold to the touch
Unyielding 

I chipped
Searching for cracks
Tapped out cryptic messages
Hoping you would understand
You guided me to the entry way
past the sentinels
Down the corridors
To your banquet hall
Where now I celebrate
Marvel at the brilliance of you
I see
I hear
I feel
Each note

My prism 
Inadequate to the task
I see your colors
Oh so many colors
Rainbows cannot articulate 
Butterfly's look anemic 
Diamonds lack clarity
I see
I try to understand
The magnificence of you
The perfection
The power
The glory
Yet I cannot
You are 
I am not
Yet because of you
I see
A glimpse of eternity



New poem for SKAT's  "All Colors are in" contest

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Joyce Johnson October 20, 2013 at 6:18 PM Skillfully and beautifully written. congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce Richard Lamoureux October 21, 2013 at 8:32 AM Thanks Joyce.

Karen Anglesey October 18, 2013 at 1:27 AM Holy Smokes! Stunning quality. Simply elegant Richard Lamoureux October 18, 2013 at 10:52 AM Thanks Karen, you have made me smile.

Poet Destroyer A October 16, 2013 at 9:02 PM congrats.. PD Richard Lamoureux October 17, 2013 at 8:20 AM Thanks Linda.

Tim Ryerson October 16, 2013 at 12:29 PM OK Richard, here's the deal...If you're unmarried and not yet involved with a lady and have your eye on one, Um-uh...READ THIS POEM TOO HER!!...Congrats my friend - Tim Richard Lamoureux October 17, 2013 at 8:22 AM *lol* fortunate for me I met my dream girl 21 years ago.

Donna Jones October 16, 2013 at 11:49 AM A powerful poem Richard....congratulations on this fine win..... Richard Lamoureux October 17, 2013 at 8:22 AM Thanks Donna.

Skat A October 15, 2013 at 10:02 PM wow, love this one very much. :) Congratulations LOVE ~SKAT~ Richard Lamoureux October 17, 2013 at 8:23 AM Thanks for picking my poem SKAT

Monterey Sirak October 10, 2013 at 8:39 AM A wonderful symphony of words full of classic ethereal beauty. Richard Lamoureux October 10, 2013 at 9:58 AM Thanks again Monterey!

Shadow Hamilton September 28, 2013 at 5:59 AM outstanding pen dear Richard a symphony to be very proud of. Shadow x smile Richard Lamoureux October 10, 2013 at 9:58 AM Thanks Shadow.

Eileen Manassian September 26, 2013 at 12:30 PM That 7 keeps us coming back....

Eileen Manassian September 26, 2013 at 12:30 PM I wish I had the words to tell you how beautiful this is, Richard...I don't..Not at the moment...Know that I have read...and marveled. 7 To my favs Eileen Manassian September 26, 2013 at 3:37 PM I'm at home, Richard... Richard Lamoureux September 26, 2013 at 12:51 PM Thanks Eileen, are you at school?

Chris Boskovski September 26, 2013 at 9:22 AM Hey Richard, my man! I apologize for not being on your site in awhile, decided to drop on by and say hi! and also to comment on this great and very beautiful poem that you wrote! It is outstanding and so beautiful you paint a picture, and when I read I imagine a man in love!!! Lovely write, great job!! :) Richard Lamoureux September 26, 2013 at 9:52 AM Thanks Chris!

Dr.Ram Mehta September 26, 2013 at 8:15 AM Nice images creating a vast eternity, Richard Richard Lamoureux September 26, 2013 at 8:38 AM Thanks Dr. Ram.

Poet Tacito September 26, 2013 at 7:41 AM "The magnificence of you, hidden behind a wall of dark grey"...THIS! LOVE IT! A very, very touching revelation of heart & soul. Cherishing what matters. "Rainbows cannot articulate"...damn awesome! Richard Lamoureux September 26, 2013 at 7:45 AM Thanks Drake, always thrilled to get one of your "damns" !

Anne-Lise Andresen September 26, 2013 at 7:19 AM - Thank you for your beautiful poem, Richard. - We live in a world where we often forget to "see" ... we must take the time to "see" and feel ....... a little rest from the stress! - Have a nice day! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux September 26, 2013 at 7:46 AM Thanks Anne Lise, I really enjoyed your new poem this morning. Anne-Lise Andresen September 26, 2013 at 7:46 AM :)))