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A New Dream

Allow me to mourn the life I will not live The future I imagined would be mine The kisses The mountains I will never climb Friends I will never meet I can no longer be your strength Please just hold my hand Allow me to lean on you for a while Let us appreciate these last few moments It is time to dream a new dream Not of this world I know you pray daily for my healing My pain is your pain Allow me to go so that I may release us Please don't cling to me I can no longer be your strength Don't be dissapointed Don't count it as a lack of faith It is time for a new dream My savior stands at the end of my bed Ready to usher me to a new world I am not afraid He has kept his promise I no longer mourn It is okay if you do Be sad for a while I know you will be comforted I have not abandoned you I will live a new dream I will once again be a source of strength for you Written for my friend Pete who's fifteen year old Grandson recently passed away from cancer.

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Aarushi Pandey

Date: 1/15/2017 10:28:00 AM

Cancer is something I hate the most. The worst part is when a person gets this disease, He knows he is going to live no more and for that he starts living a meaningless life. The moment I read The Fault In Our Stars, I got to know about how do people live when they become a cancer patient (earlier, I didn't know about it much) and I felt I had to write a poem about it. So I wrote the one you recently read. I love your poem THE BEST I HAVE READ TODAY

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/15/2017 11:05:00 AM

Thanks, I hope it provides some level of comfort.

Rizwana Bhurani

Date: 11/19/2015 5:42:00 AM

A creative write with pent up emotions upto the brim...pain hurts but makes us grow......feeling quiet consoled....thank you for inviting me to read this......regards

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/19/2015 10:33:00 AM

Thanks for taking the time to do so. Hugs Rick.

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/11/2014 7:01:00 PM

This one brought tears to my eyes my friend, you write with a real and wise pen.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/11/2014 8:36:00 PM

Thanks Casarah, this is one of the poems from my book. I'm pleased you like it.

Joanmarie Peranteau

Date: 7/2/2014 11:25:00 PM

Beautiful write and well written...What a wonderful gift to your friend Pete..

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/11/2015 9:49:00 AM

A delayed thanks for your kind visit.

Sasha Maharaj

Date: 5/23/2013 9:25:00 AM

its beautiful Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/23/2013 3:47:00 PM

Thanks sasha

Abdulhafeez Oyewole

Date: 5/13/2013 2:06:00 PM

A well written poem. Congrats on your win Richcrown. Well done

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/23/2013 3:47:00 PM

Thanks A.O

Abdul Malik

Date: 5/12/2013 7:04:00 PM

Dying dream and life hereafter! We die many deaths sleeping but only once awake! Good job. Do you want me to write a response? LOL. Just kidding.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/23/2013 3:49:00 PM

Go for it Abdul!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/12/2013 6:35:00 PM

Richard,, congratulations with your awesome win... always~LINDA

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/23/2013 3:49:00 PM

Thanks Linda

Donna Jones

Date: 5/12/2013 6:32:00 PM

Very kind of you to dedicate this beauty to someone..so special Richard.....congratulations

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/23/2013 3:50:00 PM

Thanks Donna

Nathan D.

Date: 5/12/2013 6:13:00 PM

CONGRATS!

Colleen Bono

Date: 4/17/2013 2:15:00 PM

this is amazing.I saw your comment about how you wrote this for a 15 year old who died from cancer.what a way with words.take care have a great day.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/17/2013 8:55:00 PM

Thanks Colleen, you are kind.

Timothy Hicks

Date: 4/17/2013 8:09:00 AM

You are quite right Rick! I can't remember the verse, but I recall something in the bible that went along the lines as "this life is merely a drop in the ocean, compared to the next". So any personal gain you hope to gain now isn't worth much, since it will all be taken away, in the end. All that will remain is your soul and nothing more...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/17/2013 8:21:00 AM

Amen

Timothy Hicks

Date: 4/17/2013 2:06:00 AM

Very beautiful and uplifting. A much more elegant way of saying don't put all your eggs in one basket... don't be afraid to set yourself for another dream-chase when the first one didn't turn out so well. In an odd way I was reminded of the song Deathbed by Relient K. If you're ever feeling musical you should give it a listen... it's a very moving song!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/17/2013 7:01:00 AM

If you have eggs this is the basket to place them. All things gained in this world will pass away as will we one day. Our relationship with Jesus determines our ultimate destiny and reality. A worthy dream which will come true if we accept his free gift which he paid for with a tremendous cost.

Karen Anglesey

Date: 4/14/2013 12:44:00 PM

This has such beautiful sentiment, especially because my mother passed away recently and I'm in the process of writing a poem about death. Love this peaceful and soothing poetry.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/14/2013 12:59:00 PM

Sorry to hear about your mom. Thanks for reading my poem, I hope it offers some comfort. Hugs Rick

Bernard Colasurdo

Date: 3/31/2013 12:36:00 AM

Thank You for directing me to your beautiful poem Rick, You did a wonderful job in creating a faithful end of life experience. I do feel my precious wife is a source of strength to me. Blessings, and congrats on your win.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/31/2013 8:13:00 AM

Thanks Bernard

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/22/2013 4:20:00 PM

RICHARD, A FINE WINNING POEM.... :-) , Congratulations in ANNE'S "any poem goes" contest. Take care~ Linda

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/14/2013 1:01:00 PM

Thanks Linda

Painted Hunter

Date: 3/22/2013 6:34:00 AM

Richard, this is excellent....Congrats!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/14/2013 1:01:00 PM

Thanks Caleb

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/21/2013 6:42:00 PM

this has a definite WoW factor, Richard, and big congrats for your win. btw, wanted to tell you in case you didn't know. Becca did an outstanding dedication poem for you.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/14/2013 1:02:00 PM

Thanks for directing me to her poem

Donna Jones

Date: 3/21/2013 5:58:00 PM

Congrats Richard on a New Dream

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/14/2013 1:02:00 PM

Thanks Donna

Holly Moore

Date: 12/7/2012 9:57:00 PM

That's very powerful for me...I like the line "it's time to dream a dream." For me, that's hard to accept, but I have no choice. Always make your "goodbyes" to family and friends your best ones. Because you don't know if a "hello" is on the other side.....Thank you for sharing this wonderful poem...xxoo Holly Moore

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/8/2012 5:54:00 AM

Thanks for reading this one. As a believer having the knowledge of one day being reunited with loved ones reduces deaths sting. I pray that your soul will be comforted. God Bless

Vicky Tsiluma

Date: 11/22/2012 1:59:00 AM

This is heartbreakingly sad. You've managed to capture the emotions very well. It's never easy to know that death is near - life is what human beings were intended for.Well written Richard!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/22/2012 6:58:00 AM

The fact that death awaits all of us adds significance and urgency to our lives.

Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday

Date: 11/18/2012 11:39:00 AM

Miracles exist but the most wonderful miracle is when a dying person can show you her/his faith and is not afraid of going away...living "a new dream". Powerful expression, Rick! You are such a big empathic heart...Crying...Blessings, Hanitra

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/18/2012 11:53:00 AM

Sorry to make you cry, i do so appreciate you.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/17/2012 9:25:00 PM

Richard, a very strong poem... I wish to recommend this poem to others... your a terrific poet.. always~ pd

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/18/2012 12:42:00 AM

I would be honored to have you recommend my poem. Thanks so much Linda.

Jack Ellison

Date: 11/17/2012 8:38:00 AM

WOW! Absolutely beautiful and so inspiring! I wish everyone could read this and feel the strength of your trust and belief in the time ahead we all must face! Cheers my friend... a great write!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/17/2012 8:48:00 AM

Thanks, Jack. I have a friend who's grandso who is only 17 is dying of cancer and his parents are awaiting a miracle.