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All About the W

What will you ask of me? Will my answer be enough? When the time comes will you hear me? Who I am is not dependent on how you see me! Wisdom washes away ignorance. Why do you insist on being unclean? Whispers can become shouts. Wanting is not a good enough answer! Wine does not satisfy inner thirst. Wipe your mouth with white linen. Witness the stain of your deceit. Wishes do not require truth. Wind up the string of childish dreams. Wash your hands with anointed soap! Wednesday's child, don't be filled with woe. Worry no more of temporary things, When all you need is at hand. Witness the birth of your understanding!

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Date: 6/17/2015 12:52:00 PM
The power of the "W". Well, being a Ward, your poem gets my vote!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/17/2015 12:57:00 PM
Ha ha!
Date: 5/18/2015 2:42:00 AM
A finely structured piece with a lot of wisdom to share. I really like this line: "Whispers can become shouts." Thanks for sharing! Always, Laura
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/18/2015 8:23:00 AM
Thanka Laura.
Date: 5/17/2015 9:07:00 AM
Wow! You are so creative and can play with words like nobody else. Are you going to do one for every letter? By the way, I am a Wednesday's child!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/17/2015 9:11:00 AM
I might do a few more letters if the mood strikes me. What are the characteristics of Wednesday's child?
Date: 5/14/2015 2:50:00 PM
Hi Richard...all about the W right ? Clever play with W ords :) Loving the last line... witness the birth of our understanding of your talented W rites. xx~xx
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/15/2015 8:35:00 AM
You are kind Kim.
Date: 5/12/2015 6:43:00 AM
it's all about the 'R' too (Richard) the 'T' (Talent) and 'W' (Wisdom) Thanks for posting this Richard, I NEED this advice because I guilty of many a 'W'...Favorite line: "Wind up the string of childish dreams"---Like a Yo-Yo correct?
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/12/2015 7:51:00 AM
What a great comment, thanks Tim!
Date: 5/10/2015 9:44:00 AM
Richard, wow and wonderful writing, 7 and thanks for visiting my poem, death
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/10/2015 11:40:00 AM
My pleasure Constance.
Date: 5/10/2015 3:30:00 AM
Your spiritual writes speak volumes about your connection to the Lord. Lovely, Richard. WOW
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/10/2015 8:54:00 AM
Hello Eileen, what a good W word, so glad I can Wow you. Happy Mothers Day! Hugs Rick.
Date: 5/9/2015 11:06:00 PM
Wise, weathered and worn -- your words have withstood the test of time . . . such is the wealth of wisdom you shared today.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/10/2015 8:54:00 AM
Your response causes me to smile, thanks.
Date: 5/9/2015 7:35:00 PM
I really like this unique write Richard. It is indeed filled with Wisdom! 7
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/10/2015 8:55:00 AM
Thanks for the visit and the seven Connie.
Date: 5/9/2015 2:38:00 PM
This is beautiful! A 7
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/10/2015 8:56:00 AM
Thanks Anna, ;0)
Date: 5/9/2015 1:34:00 PM
W is for Wow! Will not wonder where you get the wisdom...definitely not just wistful thinking. A weven, I mean a seven! Kim :)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/10/2015 8:56:00 AM
Ha ha, thanks Kim.
Date: 5/9/2015 10:28:00 AM
Hi Richard! I never imagined that the 'W' could evoke thoughts so deep. Wise words lead to understanding. // paul
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Date: 5/9/2015 9:44:00 AM
I see there is quite a lot to be written about the W... loved reading it Richard... wish you a nice weekend.. nadiya
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/10/2015 9:02:00 AM
Thanks for being the first to post Poesy.

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