Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Yang and Yin

I searched the top and bottom of my mind
Who is the most famous couple of them all
I sat by the fire close to Yang
He asked me if I knew his lover Yin
He held the fire and light within his hands
Only her water could quench the flames of his desire
She could change the course of history
Wear down rocks bring flowers to the desert
Wash away his pain
Strength and softness combined

His was the power of light 
Warmth and sparkle to her night
Without him she was unseen
His raging fire all consuming
Until she smiled 
The sound and rhythm of her
Calmed 
Nurtured him

She is tantalized fully alive
Joining together dark and light
Creating something new
Not in opposition 
Interconnected 
Heat transforms cold
Wrapped in an eternal bond
The invisible whole
Opposites and equals 
Together become one
Theirs is the eternal dance of give and take

Famous Couples Contest

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Freddie Robinson Jr. April 4, 2018 at 11:04 AM A very creative take on couples, Richard. Reaching into your impressive catalog bag of poetry is always done w/fond anticipation ... you just don't now what you're gonna pull out, but it is sure to be something good. Like this lovely poem. Love and smiles.

Sam Beloved January 27, 2014 at 12:54 PM I must say I'm a bit biased on this subject..I happen to strongly adore the concept of yin and yang! The balance of life and all things in it. I see you've won a contest with this piece. Wonderful win :) I'd like to add you to my favorite poets. Richard Lamoureux January 27, 2014 at 12:56 PM That would be an honour, thanks.

Poet Destroyer A April 15, 2013 at 9:00 PM Richard, Congratulations with your winning poem in Heather's "Famous Couples/Duos" contest. ~Always* Linda Richard Lamoureux April 15, 2013 at 9:46 PM Thanks again Linda.

Olusegun Arowolo April 13, 2013 at 4:31 PM Wonderful piece,Nice presentation...Great write,Richard.Congrats on your superb win... Richard Lamoureux April 13, 2013 at 7:18 PM Thanks Olusegun

Debbie Guzzi April 12, 2013 at 2:51 PM Congrad's on your win. Light & Love Richard Lamoureux April 12, 2013 at 11:28 PM Thanks Debbie

Ralph Taylor April 12, 2013 at 12:10 PM Congrats, Richard. Great job. Ralph Richard Lamoureux April 12, 2013 at 11:28 PM Thanks Ralph

Roy Jerden April 11, 2013 at 1:19 PM Great choice and great poem! Only logo in the contest! Congratulations! Richard Lamoureux April 11, 2013 at 9:41 PM Thanks Roy.

Abdulhafeez Oyewole April 11, 2013 at 6:16 AM Congrats on your win~ A.O Richard Lamoureux April 11, 2013 at 8:11 AM Thanks

Richard D Seal April 11, 2013 at 6:00 AM Well done Richard. A unique take on duo's, nicely worded and described, Congratulations. Take care, Richard Richard Lamoureux April 11, 2013 at 8:10 AM I am glad you liked it Richard

Charlotte Puddifoot April 11, 2013 at 5:01 AM I love this one, it's a different take on the contest and different is always good in my eyes, well thought out and well written, congrats :) Richard Lamoureux April 11, 2013 at 8:09 AM Thanks Charlotte

Joyce Johnson April 10, 2013 at 6:05 PM Congratulations Richard. I would never have thought of them. Love, Joyce Richard Lamoureux April 10, 2013 at 7:52 PM Thanks Joyce

Donna Jones April 10, 2013 at 2:46 PM Congratulations Richard...very cool couple!!! Richard Lamoureux April 10, 2013 at 7:53 PM Thanks Donna

Carrie Richards April 10, 2013 at 2:27 PM I love the choice of Yin and Yang.....who else would have thought of this? You are unique! Congrats to you, Richard! Richard Lamoureux April 10, 2013 at 7:53 PM Ah thanks Carrie

Painted Hunter April 10, 2013 at 11:03 AM Big congrats, Richard! Richard Lamoureux April 10, 2013 at 7:55 PM Thanks Caleb

Joyce Johnson April 10, 2013 at 10:18 AM A great poem and win. I am honored to be in the same grouping. Love, joyce

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl April 10, 2013 at 10:08 AM Congratulations Richard, love it xx

Heather Ober April 10, 2013 at 9:18 AM I should have known this fabulous free verse was written by you!!! The imagery, the language, the theme... Everything is just awesome. Congrats on your win in my contest, my dear Richard! Richard Lamoureux April 10, 2013 at 9:54 AM Thanks Heather I am honored you chose it. I wasn't sure if it strickly met the rules of the contest because I didn't go with an actual couple.

Painted Hunter March 26, 2013 at 7:09 AM Very interesting take on this contest. I predict it ranks high. Richard Lamoureux March 26, 2013 at 7:29 PM Thanks Caleb

Andrea Dietrich March 25, 2013 at 3:14 PM wow, this is thinking outside the box, to do it on an "idea" like this. Great personification!!! I think our judge will love it. Richard Lamoureux March 25, 2013 at 7:41 PM Thanks Andrea, I couldn't think of any famous couples I wanted to write about.

Eileen Manassian March 25, 2013 at 2:16 PM Very lovely interplay of words. Great write! Richard Lamoureux March 25, 2013 at 7:42 PM Thanks Eileen, nice to see your smile. Busy day at work today, just getting home.

Yanny Widjanarko March 25, 2013 at 11:13 AM beautifully written and really a unique thought of you Rick :) I really enjoyed to read this in my mid night time :) hug, yanny Richard Lamoureux March 25, 2013 at 7:43 PM I thought you might like this one. Thanks for the hug, hugs back.

Donna Jones March 24, 2013 at 9:51 PM Wow....perfect...Confucius says winner..if that's how you spell it....Donna anyway you know what I mean... Richard Lamoureux March 25, 2013 at 6:47 AM Yes, I did reverse the order.

Ilene Bauer March 24, 2013 at 5:59 PM what a clever choice for this contest! love it! Richard Lamoureux March 24, 2013 at 6:03 PM Thanks Ilene.