Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Ten Thousand White Butterflies

Ten Thousand White Butterflies 

Soft walls undulate like liquid steel
Metamorphic pulsations
Iridescent glow
Spiritual guides
Ushering departed souls

Rippling contractions
From cocoon-like womb
Bringing forth new breath
Replenishing blown out candles
Eyes scrunched
Painful cry
Drowned out by the rustling
One thousand butterflies taking flight

Soaring
Luminescent 
Snowflake-like beings
Spreading their light

Within the night
Eternity is born
A baby raises his tiny fists
Mother's tears turn to joy
Floating heavenward on delicate wings
Announcing
Beating
Singing
A child is born

Written with Monterey Sirak.
Thankyou for letting me join you in flight!

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Kelly Deschler August 26, 2015 at 8:31 PM Such vivid imagery in this extraordinary poem. I enjoyed it very much!... Congratulations to you both on taking the top spot! Richard Lamoureux August 27, 2015 at 9:27 AM Much appreciated Kelly.

James Inman August 26, 2015 at 8:56 AM Richard, Beautiful poem, very visual. Richard Lamoureux August 26, 2015 at 9:32 AM Thanks James.

Edward Ebbs August 22, 2015 at 9:35 AM Congrats on your win Richard! Richard Lamoureux August 26, 2015 at 9:32 AM Thanks Edward.

Jill Spagnola August 19, 2015 at 8:03 AM congratulations! What a beautiful depiction of the cycle of life... ;0, jill Richard Lamoureux August 19, 2015 at 8:31 AM It was actually the birth of Christ that was depicted. Thanks for commenting Jill.

Thabang Ngoma August 18, 2015 at 10:34 PM Morning Richard...many congrats on this winning beauty...such powerful imagery and breath-taking metaphors *******(:heers, Richard Lamoureux August 19, 2015 at 8:31 AM Thanks Tbang.

Shadow Hamilton August 18, 2015 at 1:15 PM very lovely sublime write congrats hugs 7 Richard Lamoureux August 19, 2015 at 8:31 AM Thanks Shadow.

David Brown August 18, 2015 at 1:12 PM Such beautiful imagery...spectacular Richard. Congrats on a great win Richard Lamoureux August 19, 2015 at 8:32 AM Much appreciated David.

Anu Nayak August 18, 2015 at 1:01 PM Dear Richard, what a fabulous write!!!! Adorable and awesone!!! hearty congrats on the great win!!! 7!!!! .......love, Anu:-) Richard Lamoureux August 19, 2015 at 8:32 AM Thanks Anu, hugs Rick.

D.W. Rodgers August 18, 2015 at 8:06 AM Blinded by the white - congrats on your win Richard Lamoureux August 18, 2015 at 10:14 AM Thanks David. ;0)

John Lawless August 18, 2015 at 6:01 AM My whole being just sighed and settled into the chair....there is nothing I can say but...W O W ! Richard Lamoureux August 18, 2015 at 7:45 AM What a wonderful response, you just made my day.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 18, 2015 at 3:47 AM Wonderful collab Richard, congrats on ur first place win with this superb write! Richard Lamoureux August 18, 2015 at 7:45 AM Thanks Upma, this one is a personal Favorite.

Eileen Manassian August 18, 2015 at 12:30 AM :) Congrats on your top win with this sweet write, Richard. This collab with Monterey is really precious. I'm so proud of both of you. Richard Lamoureux August 18, 2015 at 7:49 AM Thanks Eileen, it feels surreal reading this one again. I was imagining the birth of Christ when we wrote this one. It all started with Monterey talking about this conservatory filled with white butterflys.

Skat A August 18, 2015 at 12:14 AM Richard, a wonderful collab, breathtaking imagery. Congratulations on your butterfly win. SKAT love Richard Lamoureux August 18, 2015 at 7:51 AM Thanks, this pleases me that I can share this win with my friend Monterey. Thanks for choosing it.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 29, 2015 at 12:02 PM Wow, how beautiful, the images, the sentiment, the pure joy! Love it!! Hugs, Rhonda Richard Lamoureux May 29, 2015 at 8:47 PM Thanks Rhonda.;0)

Karen Anglesey November 28, 2013 at 7:29 PM Wow...so deeply metaphoric and breathtaking...:) Richard Lamoureux November 28, 2013 at 7:56 PM Thanks Karen, I'm pleased you like it.

Richard D Seal November 22, 2013 at 8:30 PM Oh yes, this is something every mother to be should read. Absolutely beautiful, my congratulations to both of you on the birth of this masterpiece. Take care, Richard Richard Lamoureux November 22, 2013 at 10:15 PM Thanks Richard, you are kind my friend.

Just That Archaic Poet November 22, 2013 at 10:51 AM Your word choices were enchanting, as was this beautifully crafted poem. Excellent work, Richard, and kudos; enjoyed it very much :) Richard Lamoureux November 22, 2013 at 8:07 PM Thanks so much Chan.

Funom Makama November 21, 2013 at 7:48 AM so so so fascinating with good mental expressions..... Splendid and adequate for a sound mind. This gave me more light to my soul and has stimulated a self- expression from me, serving as the fuel to my outburst. Richard Lamoureux November 21, 2013 at 8:16 AM What a wonderful expression of appreciation for our work. Thanks.

Monterey Sirak November 20, 2013 at 7:37 AM Thank you for joining me on this venture. After writing this poem with you I am very eager to go see the white butterflies. Maybe I will stand in the midst of them and read our poem. You commented about the butterfly in Native American culture. Did you know the Cherokee word for butterfly is Kamama. Kind of fits doesn't it? Richard Lamoureux August 18, 2015 at 10:15 AM Hey Monterey, congratulations, our poem got top spot! Richard Lamoureux May 19, 2015 at 8:14 PM Hi Monterey, I posted our new poem and we have some great responses. Thanks for accepting my invitation. Hugs Rick. Richard Lamoureux November 20, 2013 at 8:03 AM I like it. I live near a lake called Kalamalaka which means lake of many colors. They should call it butterfly lake.

Len Gasun November 20, 2013 at 2:39 AM Absolutely so lovely and amazing this is my dear friend, Richard! Excellent in all the way! A very special poem about one of the greatest & most wonderful gifst in this world. Taking this into my fave. TYSM! Kudos to u both my very dear friends! Hugs! Hugs so big! I'll be back. love lots, Leonora Richard Lamoureux November 20, 2013 at 8:05 AM Thanks for your kind words.

Nette Onclaud November 20, 2013 at 12:45 AM ohh, love the sensory delight of a babe so innocent, rich... you make me sigh with your vignette style.. whoooo to you and monterey.. :) huggs Richard Lamoureux November 20, 2013 at 8:06 AM Thanks Nette, I enjoyed this collaboration.

Mark Peterson November 20, 2013 at 12:12 AM A gift of butterflies and life. What could be better to end my day. Richard Lamoureux November 20, 2013 at 8:06 AM Thanks so much Mark.

Donna Jones November 19, 2013 at 8:52 PM This is a special poem...from two special people...I really enjoyed it... Richard Lamoureux November 20, 2013 at 8:08 AM You are sweet Donna, thanks.

Richard Lamoureux November 19, 2013 at 8:39 PM Thanks so much to all for the wonderful comments. A long day so I will respond in the morning. Hugs to all.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 19, 2013 at 12:13 PM A really good cooperation from both of you - Have opperert both my eyes today ... should be a little careful with data in a few days :))) - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux November 20, 2013 at 8:12 AM Thanks Anne Lise, I hope you recover quickly.

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