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What Might They Find There

What might you find there
down deep in my soul
Within the darkness
of that expansive hole
Will there be substance 
Will there be diamonds or coal
Step down the stairs quickly
at the door pay your toll

If you wish to be a voyeur 
there will be plenty to see
Unclothed and oh so gorgeous
beautiful women are plenty
Yet the guilt from these carnal thoughts
makes me feel a strange empty
I long for their pleasure 
yet I yearn to be set free

Walk a bit further
see deeper to my core
You have just scratched the surface
do you really want to see more
My soul is a vast ocean
no ceiling and no floor
Liquid and expansive
molton lava shore to shore

There is plenty of love there
tremendous courage it's true
I have known my share of pain
there is much that I've been through
Roads I've traveled are many
dark alleys quite a few
I've found the way to the light
my heart is forged a steel blue

If you travel far enough
you will bathe within light
The darkness a shield
to protect this soul with might
Beyond the locked door
my soul rises like a kite
Only those who have courage
can fly to such great height!

For Frank's Contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 10/7/2016 7:25:00 PM
This one is awesome, Richard: It flows naturally and with no pretensions. I know it will place high. SuZ
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/8/2016 9:21:00 AM
Thanks SuZ.;0)
Date: 10/4/2016 4:29:00 PM
Your light shines bright..So your stremgth upon your weaknesses as a normal human..We are all there..But may we all be strong enough.to choose the light over the dark...Awesome you.A fave.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/8/2016 9:23:00 AM
I wonder why the choice seems so difficult at times?? Thanks for visiting Charmaine.
Date: 9/28/2016 2:22:00 AM
Pretty dam good Richard, really liked this poem.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/28/2016 3:22:00 AM
Thanks Craig.
Date: 9/23/2016 9:13:00 PM
What a pleasure to read, this is one of my favorite reads lately! :)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/26/2016 10:52:00 PM
Thanks Arthur.
Date: 9/23/2016 10:31:00 AM
Daring and honest. Beautifully written. A Fav.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/23/2016 8:47:00 PM
Thanks Armand.
Date: 9/22/2016 1:57:00 PM
A master piece my friend.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/23/2016 8:18:00 AM
Thanks Carol.
Date: 9/22/2016 8:12:00 AM
- Really great writing, Richard - All your lines make sense, enjoy reading - In my eyes it deserves a solid 7! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/23/2016 8:18:00 AM
Thanks and hugs back to you.;0)
Date: 9/22/2016 7:56:00 AM
This is a very great write. It flows like stream in my mind. Wow! I don't doubt this wins the contest. Good luck, brilliant poet...........A.M.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/22/2016 8:03:00 AM
Thanks A.M. You are kind.
Date: 9/22/2016 6:08:00 AM
a creative trek through you, I enjoyed the poetic adventure, hugs x
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/22/2016 7:38:00 AM
Good morning and thanks Casarah.
Date: 9/21/2016 4:17:00 PM
Reads like winning material..Enjoyed reading your contest entry..Thanks for the visit to my page..I appreciate the time spent there..Sara
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/21/2016 8:24:00 PM
Thanks Sarah.
Date: 9/21/2016 9:51:00 AM
Congrats on your placement in the contest! A worthy winner!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/21/2016 8:24:00 PM
Thanks John.
Date: 9/21/2016 12:43:00 AM
Admirable in it's honesty, Richard, if we all were to be so, what a world it could be. Fine write, good luck in the comp. Regards, Viv
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/21/2016 8:13:00 AM
Thanks Viv, much appreciated.
Date: 9/20/2016 11:40:00 PM
Being skeptical of oneself is often a sign of having a lot to offer ... as you continue to demonstrate. Thanks for transporting me into your world, Rick. Worth the time to read ... I enjoyed it very much.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/21/2016 8:14:00 AM
Thanks Timothy, I hope all is well in your world.
Date: 9/20/2016 3:45:00 PM
It is amazing to me how we all see our faults before we see the goodness and beauty that lies within. A fantastic write, Richard. Congratulations on your win:)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/20/2016 8:07:00 PM
Thanks Daniel.
Date: 9/20/2016 1:11:00 PM
Richard...this is proof of your gift in the light...congratulations on your placement in the contest :)-luloo
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/20/2016 8:32:00 PM
Thanks Laura Loo.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/20/2016 8:07:00 PM
Thanks Laura Loo.
Date: 9/20/2016 1:06:00 PM
All the lines shine with brilliance Richard!Thanks for sharing!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/20/2016 8:32:00 PM
Thanks Sara.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/20/2016 8:08:00 PM
Thanks Sara.
Date: 9/19/2016 8:33:00 PM
Richard, so many great lines, my soul is a vast ocean, wonderful ~
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/19/2016 9:06:00 PM
Thanks Constance.:0)
Date: 9/18/2016 9:06:00 PM
Your soul is always in the light It shines in all you do. Good luck in the contest A big 7 from me. Love Mom
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/18/2016 10:44:00 PM
Thanks mom love Rick.
Date: 9/18/2016 4:05:00 PM
Oh, Richard. What a beautiful piece about a beautiful soul. Lovely...I loved the molten lava bit. Superb, dear. You have a beautiful soul....the exterior is pretty nice as well! ;)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/18/2016 7:05:00 PM
Thanks Eileen, now you have me blushing. ;0)
Date: 9/18/2016 11:24:00 AM
Very deep write, Richard. I enjoyed the entire poem. Best wishes for the contest.............// hugs
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/18/2016 2:08:00 PM
Thanks Manmath.

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