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Spaces

As my thoughts shrink my mind expands
Growing into the spaces between my words
The words of others
Refreshed within the pauses
Dancing inside possibilities
Filling in the blanks

Words suspended
Within time and space
Connecting the random with the infinite 
Skipping along
Flowing through in whispers

The spaces 
Reflecting eternal promises
Stepping stones along elastic highways
Breaths yet to be exhaled
Here I grasp for inked pleasure

My resting place
along inspiration's highway
My moments of calibration 
Synaptic revelations
Hallways leading to ancient corridors
The place where all artist meet

Each space, appears the same
To those unable to see
They can't feel the symphony
Yet, we who live, within the spaces
Rise together
Give applause
A world expanded from the small
An opening within word walls
Rising to float, upon the breeze
They lift our mind with subtle ease
Come and join me please
I have space 
I have room
Within my spaces
For you

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Leon Enriquez

Date: 3/5/2014 9:46:00 AM

Dear Richard: A lovely work! I enjoyed this reading. Thanks. Leon

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/5/2014 9:48:00 AM

Thanks Leon.

Leon Enriquez

Date: 3/5/2014 9:41:00 AM

Dear Richard: A lovely work! I enjoyed this reading. Thanks. Leon

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/23/2014 7:59:00 AM

time and space are on your side rich.. thought provokin piece.. big cheers to you on your win!... huggs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/23/2014 8:29:00 AM

Thanks Nette.

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 2/23/2014 12:09:00 AM

Congrats on the win Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/23/2014 8:29:00 AM

Thanks Kayod5

Skat A

Date: 2/22/2014 8:02:00 PM

Love the double meaning Richard, congratulations. xox~ SKAT

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/23/2014 8:30:00 AM

Thanks SKAT

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 2/22/2014 6:33:00 PM

Your an inspirations to others here. This is one of your best poems, I declare. It will go in my favorites. You have inspired other poets here to keep creating their poems. Congratulations on your well deserve win. Warm Smiles, Connie

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/22/2014 6:36:00 PM

It was my pleasure Huberta. Thanks for these thoughtful words.

Huberta Van Akkeren

Date: 2/22/2014 5:43:00 PM

This is a beautiful inspirational write, for truly it is in the silence of the spaces that we find our inspiration. I never thought about it but it is so true that we welcome readers into our space when they read our work. Your poem inspires me to try harder and write better...because i am inviting people into my world. Congratulations on your win...and thank you for the kind comments you posted about my poem. Love to learn...Huberta

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/22/2014 6:28:00 PM

It was my pleasure Huberta. Thanks for these thoughtful words.

Carrie Richards

Date: 2/22/2014 9:47:00 AM

The last stanza is so welcoming....and after hearing you speak before, I believe that you do keep open a space for the others who need a place to land. Love this! Congratulations, Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/22/2014 9:51:00 AM

Awww thanks Carrie.

Roy Jerden

Date: 2/22/2014 6:23:00 AM

I love this poem, such a metaphoric description for the process of writing a poem. I'm sure it resonates with all of us. Congratulations! Cheers, Roy

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/22/2014 9:14:00 AM

Much appreciated Roy.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 2/22/2014 3:30:00 AM

Enjoyed the write on Space and Time . Congrats on the fine win,Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/22/2014 9:13:00 AM

Thanks Dr. Ram

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 2/22/2014 3:17:00 AM

Congratulations on the win Richard... Enjoyed reading this piece... Verlena

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/22/2014 9:12:00 AM

Thanks Verlena.

Skat A

Date: 2/3/2014 10:34:00 PM

Love it all..... Thank you for always considering my pages:). SKAT

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/4/2014 8:53:00 AM

Thanks SKAT.

Donna Jones

Date: 2/2/2014 1:07:00 PM

I agree with Andrea....wow....awesome....

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/2/2014 1:12:00 PM

Thanks Donna, how have you been?

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/2/2014 12:19:00 PM

this is beautifully profound, Richard. You are writing at your best here!!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/2/2014 12:21:00 PM

Thanks Andrea.

Christine Phillips

Date: 2/2/2014 8:26:00 AM

"My resting place along inspiration's highway My moments of calibration Synaptic revelations Hallways leading to ancient corridors The place where all artist meet" Beautiful verse. I like this.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/2/2014 8:51:00 AM

So glad you enjoyed it Christine.

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 2/1/2014 2:44:00 PM

I loved the poem and I'm glad that you have all those spaces to fill. That means that you have a big heart. thanks for sharing... Lucilla

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/1/2014 2:46:00 PM

Thanks Lucilla you are kind.

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 2/1/2014 2:08:00 PM

very touching poem Rick Shadow x smile hug

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/1/2014 2:49:00 PM

Smile and hug back to you.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/1/2014 11:37:00 AM

it is in this kinhd of space where like-minded people share their souls in a most personal way...leave me some room there and i'll swing my way through.. splendid, rich!.. huggs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/1/2014 2:50:00 PM

I whole heartedly agree. A big hug to you.

Chris Boskovski

Date: 2/1/2014 1:27:00 AM

This is a very beautiful poem! and very creatively written. Great job Richard. Write back soon. Have a good day! :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/1/2014 8:18:00 AM

Good morning, thanks for the nice comment.

Agnes Bugeja

Date: 1/31/2014 7:57:00 PM

A beautiful read.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/31/2014 7:59:00 PM

Thanks Agnes, have a good night.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/31/2014 2:23:00 PM

- I enjoy reading these beautifully words and thoughts, Richard - ( I will come to spring/summer, if it is convenient for you :) - Have a pleasant weekend, relax!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/31/2014 3:35:00 PM

Ha, ha, it is lovely here in the spring and summer.

Roger Horsch

Date: 1/31/2014 2:02:00 PM

If you did not get my message below. He is Christopher Thor Britt. He is my half brother. that's why we have different last names. We are blessed to share the same wonderful mother.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/31/2014 3:33:00 PM

What is his soup name?

Roger Horsch

Date: 1/31/2014 1:43:00 PM

Your work just keeps getting better and better. Another well written poem Richard. I see you have commented on my brothers poetry recently. Can you guess who he is?

Roger Horsch
Date: 1/31/2014 1:51:00 PM

He is Christopher Thor Britt. He is my half brother. that's why we have different last names. We are blessed to share the same wonderful mother.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/31/2014 1:45:00 PM

Thanks Roger, who is your Brother???

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 1/31/2014 12:02:00 PM

A lovely one Richard. I particularly fall in love with '' ancient corridors '' , I wish to have a room. Kayod5.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/31/2014 12:04:00 PM

Thanks Kayod5 there are many rooms to choose from and you are welcome any time.