Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Sleepless Nights

Sleepless 

My mind wanders down an empty hallway
Turning knobs
checking each door
Hoping
Wishing 
Wanting
To find Sleep
She is my elusive lover
I was in bliss
When she cradled me in her soft arms
I rested my weary head upon her bosom
Lovely dreams flowed like a peaceful river
Refreshing
Invigorating
I flew among the treetops
Gentle  breezes whispered my name
“Come discover the secrets of the universe”
I could see brief glimpses of eternity 
Light lived inside of me

Now I am stuck in the dark
Eyes closed yet she will not come
I toss and turn on sheets of broken glass
Cutting
Slicing through 
My dreamless silence

There on my nightstand
That clock
Mocking me
That incessant tick tock
Seconds to hours
Thoughts disjointed
Flickers of the past
Future worries
That rarely materialize
I know better
Yet I’m unable to be wise
So I continue to walk
Down this empty hallway
Turning knobs
Checking each door
Knocking
Pounding
Please please
I don't want to be here any more
Slumber
I beg you
Please 
Please
Open a door.

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April Mitchell August 7, 2013 at 7:28 PM Now that is beautiful!and kinda irritating that you just can't get to sleep!lol!bravo Richard Lamoureux August 8, 2013 at 7:10 AM What a great comment! Thanks

Tim Ryerson July 23, 2013 at 8:01 PM Absolute dead on description of insomnia, Richard...I am stunned and awed...Your personification of sleep as your lover intoduces the poem perfectly...This writing style reminds me a little of Edward Hirch's 'Lay Back the Darkness' which I have posted if you want to check it out... Richard Lamoureux July 24, 2013 at 7:48 AM Thanks Tim, I will check it out. I am not familiar with his work.

Bl Devnath July 23, 2013 at 12:39 PM For superb win, wish you a grand congrats, my friend. Loved always, bl Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2013 at 2:38 PM Thanks for your visits today.

Joseph May July 23, 2013 at 11:10 AM great write ...congrats on your win Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2013 at 2:40 PM Thanks Joseph

S.Jagathsimhan Nair July 23, 2013 at 9:39 AM Congrats, friend, it's a fine piece of writing!! Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2013 at 6:01 PM Thanks so much.

Eileen Manassian July 23, 2013 at 6:22 AM I'm so glad you entered this version, Richard! IT WON! CONGRATULATIONS! :) Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2013 at 2:42 PM Ha ha;) ;0). ;0) Eileen Manassian July 23, 2013 at 7:26 AM RICHARD!!! YOU GOT ME! ;) Yes...I was trying to hint at that. Was I that OBVIOUS! :) Well....I'm so glad you WON! Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2013 at 7:11 AM I am very pleased, I'm glad I took your advice.;0)

Nette Onclaud July 23, 2013 at 5:28 AM grreat piece, rich.. applause on your fine win..:) huggs Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2013 at 6:04 AM Thanks so much Nette

John Posey July 23, 2013 at 4:53 AM Richard, The Sandman has brought a master key to all the doors that would not open... Congratulations and peaceful sleep.... Great win, my friend.....Jake Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2013 at 6:06 AM Thanks John. I slept like a baby, up every few hours. Just joking slept very well.

Len Gasun July 22, 2013 at 9:59 PM My huge heartfelt congratulations on your super win my dear friend, Richard.It’s an outstanding poem indeed which really deserved its shining win. Thank you so much for giving me your precious gem in my contest and for your support. Love lots and big hugs, Leonora Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2013 at 6:08 AM Thanks so much Leonra. I am thankfully and honored you picked my poem. This is a special win as it is my 100th placement here on the soup.

Abdulhafeez Oyewole July 7, 2013 at 1:37 AM I love the healthy rhythm in this piece. I think you've captured the theme of the contest. May be I will write one for the contest if it's not closed. Well done and Good luck. AO Richard Lamoureux July 7, 2013 at 6:55 AM You should A.O I am sure you would do an excellent job.

Cherie Thomas July 6, 2013 at 6:55 AM Your words, have such depth & meaning , that clock mocking me. Such a familiar feeling, sleeplessness. I experience it often & enjoyed reading your excellent work.....ty:) cherie Richard Lamoureux July 6, 2013 at 7:34 AM Thanks again Cherie, I appreciate you taking the time to read some of my poems. Hugs Rick

April Gabriella July 3, 2013 at 2:52 PM Hello Richard. You have some soup mail! :) Richard Lamoureux July 3, 2013 at 3:09 PM Thanks for the soup mail.

Eileen Manassian July 3, 2013 at 12:09 PM The sheets of broken glass really got me on this one. I hope it was a good choice...good luck, Richard. I'm posting mine soon! :) Richard Lamoureux July 3, 2013 at 12:12 PM Good luck to you as well, I think you will do very well.

Eileen Manassian July 3, 2013 at 11:24 AM Richard....this grabbed me more than the one you entered for the contest...the desperation seemed more real..the insomnia palpable. Fantastic write! :) Richard Lamoureux July 3, 2013 at 11:30 AM Thanks for the feedback, I may switch it.

Nette Onclaud July 3, 2013 at 10:56 AM oh my, a detalled delicate piece so inviting... what a wordsmith you are, richard... a topper!..:) huggs Richard Lamoureux July 3, 2013 at 11:18 AM Thanks Nette, that is a very nice thing to say.