Soul Factory

Welcome, 
to the Soul Factory
We have cool souls,
sophisticated souls,
luxury and economy.
Choice is a matter,
of who you want to be.

Yes we ship souls,
to many exotic places.
The beauty of some souls
shine through on faces.
But that isn’t true 
in a few cases
Still our souls fit,
into big and small spaces.

We offer young souls
and old souls.
Some souls refurbished
with extra hot coals.
Each soul’s prepared,
to play different roles.
Some kind,
some cruel, 
others may play the fool.
Uncontrollable souls,
might not follow the Golden Rule


If you are lucky
you’ll find inner peace
Those souls are mostly 
shipped to the east
They know more,
even though they have the least
Somehow mindfulness,
 calms their inner beast.
They are content
during famine and feast

Once selected,
just wait and see,
if your soul will make history.
Unfortunately we can’t promise,
there’s no guarantee,
some souls prefer obscurity.
Others seem to thrive on inner misery.
They may not match,
your life expectancy 
Either way traveler,
you get what you choose,
there’s a no return policy,
here at the Soul Factory!

For Caren’s What would you make if you had a factory contest.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 6/2/2020 4:18:00 PM
what a creative piece Richard congrats on your win and belated congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/4/2020 7:02:00 AM
Thanks Jan. ;0)
Date: 6/2/2020 1:10:00 PM
This is both fun and deep, Richard. Enjoyed your musings on the soul and your many nice rhymes. Congratulations on your win ~ John
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/4/2020 7:02:00 AM
Thanks John, much appreciated.
Date: 6/2/2020 10:48:00 AM
WOW!!!! Congratulations on your win. What a wonderful write. Enjoy your win and day........
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/6/2020 11:17:00 AM
Thanks Paula.
Date: 9/26/2019 10:14:00 AM
I second what Vladislav said, I was as hooked from the beginning. Love this ! :-) x
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/26/2019 10:52:00 AM
Thanks again Elaine.
Date: 9/10/2019 3:20:00 PM
Hi Richard. Love, Love, Love the content of this excellent write. I was hooked from the first few lines and the piece just sang to my consciousness. Your word flow is magnificent as always and the thoughts are deep and well written. Excellent write my friend. Your creativity and poetic skill are shining my friend. Another fav from me. Have a wonderful Tuesday. Hugs - Mike.
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Date: 7/17/2019 8:49:00 PM
An innovative thought... Very deep... even in East people now seek contentment in material things.. so called growing economy.. Loved your theme and simple style
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2019 9:23:00 AM
Thanks So sorry I missed reading this comment until now.
Date: 7/16/2019 2:42:00 PM
I just now found this superbly crafted piece my friend. Beautifully composed and right on the mark... A fav....
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/4/2019 9:23:00 AM
You are kind Robert.
Date: 7/12/2019 7:32:00 PM
hmmm, the reason I said congratulations on this one was because the guy below my comment had said it! Anyway, maybe it's one for a future contest!! thanks for reading Dryad again
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/13/2019 12:54:00 AM
My pleasure Andrea.
Date: 7/12/2019 8:29:00 AM
Sweet write. Lots of new content and imaginative thought.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/12/2019 8:30:00 AM
Thanks Eric.
Date: 7/9/2019 3:20:00 AM
A belated congratulations on your POTD, Richard. This was a fun, exciting, and promising upbeat poem! I believe in reincarnation, so this entered into my love for this darling poem! Well written and FUN to read! Thank you for this.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/9/2019 7:25:00 AM
Thanks so much Caren, so pleased you enjoyed it.
Date: 7/7/2019 7:22:00 PM
A belated congratulations on your POTD, Richard.. I reaaly enjoyed you unique creativity .. Such an interesting take on our souls!! You penned a marvelous write, my friend..Have a blessed day!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/7/2019 7:28:00 PM
Thanks Robertina.
Date: 7/7/2019 1:14:00 AM
Amazing poem! Reminds me of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for some reason! This is a great poem! -JWE
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/7/2019 7:28:00 PM
Thanks JWE. ;0)
Date: 7/6/2019 9:00:00 PM
What a phenomenal POTD. Superb and truly creative. Your impressed~ Panagiota
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Date: 7/6/2019 12:10:00 PM
Creative and well written Richard! I enjoyed this :) and...congratulations!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/6/2019 3:20:00 PM
Thanks Heidi.
Date: 7/5/2019 11:05:00 AM
A profound poem that lends itself to many readings.. A picture in which you describe with your unique pen the striking characteristics of human nature! Great work deserving the honour of acknowledgement.. A belated congratulations, Richard, on your POTD.. my deepest regards. Blessings.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/5/2019 1:46:00 PM
Thanks again Besma.
Date: 7/4/2019 4:48:00 AM
Marvelous poem my dear friend, Richard! Huge congratulations for POTD! Like old time! Lol!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/4/2019 8:13:00 AM
Thanks Demetrios.
Date: 7/1/2019 2:57:00 PM
Intriguing poem, Richard, i'm sure i have commented on this before, yet cannot find my comment......
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/1/2019 3:15:00 PM
Thanks Harry. ;0)
Date: 7/1/2019 6:49:00 AM
Wow! Richard, Your poetry is always deep and we'll written. Congratulations on getting the of day. It was well deserved:-) Alexis
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/1/2019 8:59:00 AM
You are kind, much appreciated.
Date: 6/29/2019 9:44:00 AM
Hey Richard, thank you for luring me back to the soup with your comment.. Hope you are doing well. I really enjoyed this one of yours. Quite an interesting take on "the soul factory".. its true what you say its all about the choices we make. Awesome write!!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/30/2019 4:22:00 PM
Thanks Wilma, let me know when you post something new.
Date: 6/29/2019 8:37:00 AM
In the end, hopefully its saved. The perfect one was crucified by some rotten ones. Interesting and pleasing!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/29/2019 9:17:00 AM
Yes, that is the preferable outcome. Glad you enjoyed my brother of the pen. ;0)
Date: 6/28/2019 9:39:00 PM
Every soul has a role to play in the grand plan and your poem expresses this in the most charming and creative way, Richard. Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/28/2019 9:47:00 PM
Thanks Susan, hugs Rick.
Date: 6/28/2019 8:50:00 AM
Richard, you have outdone yourself on this soulful delight! Chuckled at: Some souls refurbished with extra hot coals. Congrats on a much deserved POTD! And thank you for making my day with your comments on my poems 6/28/2019 Hugs..Kim
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/28/2019 8:56:00 AM
My pleasure Kim.
Date: 6/28/2019 1:48:00 AM
I see this has won a contest. Congrats, Richard
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/28/2019 8:14:00 AM
No, I didn’t enter any contests with this one.
Date: 6/27/2019 9:26:00 AM
You are an excellent poet. Panagiota
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/28/2019 8:14:00 AM
Thanks Panagiota.
Date: 6/26/2019 4:53:00 PM
Hi Rick: Ultimately the soul is an independent spirit and you have epitomized that. Congratulations!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/28/2019 8:36:00 AM
Thanks Ralph.
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