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Day One

Day one The day that changed my life Sent me on a different course Became a life force Informed my future direction Helped me make better selections No longer living in a place of correction Before that day I was never good enough Life treated me rough I believed I was not made of good stuff I longed to disappear Better if I was never here I had resided in a place of fear Until that one day One day That day A teacher Believed in me Let me know I was more What life had in store He reached down to my core Like a parched desert I drank it in Let his words fill my heart Permeating every part How we finish more important than where we start All it takes is one One person One day New notes will play Lives can change in that way I am so thankful For Day one

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Casarah Nance

Date: 11/19/2015 7:43:00 AM

It doesn't take much, one day-day one, so very thankful and it shows and your moment grows.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/19/2015 9:22:00 AM

Thanks Casarah, I appreciate you looking through my older writes. A big hug to you dear one.

Richard D Seal

Date: 7/8/2013 5:30:00 PM

Congratulations on this doing wel in the contest, I'm pleased it did. Take care, Richard

Donna Jones

Date: 7/7/2013 7:10:00 AM

Congratulations Richard.....such an outstanding poem...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/7/2013 7:37:00 AM

Thanks Donna

Karen Anglesey

Date: 7/6/2013 5:11:00 PM

Richard, I am very touched by this poem. I am thankful for all my Day One's...congrats on your win :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/7/2013 7:38:00 AM

Me as well Karen

Skat A

Date: 7/6/2013 2:21:00 PM

this is one cool poem, CONGRATS, love Skat

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/7/2013 7:38:00 AM

Thanks SKAT

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/5/2013 11:30:00 PM

Richard, thank you for your day one entry and win... congrats!!! :-) From: Linda

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/7/2013 7:39:00 AM

Thanks Linda

Richard D Seal

Date: 6/30/2013 7:14:00 PM

This reminds me of a teacher we had, we called him 'Holy Joe' but he remains one of the few I can still picture in my mind. This is a lovely write Rick, and a fine tribute to both of you. Take care, Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/1/2013 5:16:00 PM

Thanks Richard that is a nice thing to say.

Kim Van Breda

Date: 6/30/2013 6:07:00 AM

One day can evolve into day 1 if we reflect back on our past, and the importance of those who made the difference. Great write as always

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/1/2013 5:17:00 PM

Thank Kim

Abdulhafeez Oyewole

Date: 6/30/2013 5:52:00 AM

I loved the word "teacher" you embedded in the 3rd stanza. It's perfect! Only few people this day are ready to live to being honest and kind in their works and in their actions. I'm glad to I know you through your works. While I wonders if any one know me through such. Good luck. AO

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/1/2013 5:19:00 PM

Most importantly God knows it, no other opinion maters in the scope of that realization..

Abdulhafeez Oyewole
Date: 7/1/2013 1:38:00 AM

Perhaps only you know this. My Doubtless you commented was spiritual, honoring God, the Almighty. Thanks for your visit. I don't know why my comment appeared twice on your work. The same thing happened to one of my poems I posted yesterday.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/30/2013 10:07:00 AM

I feel I have come to know your heart through your comments as well as your poems. From where I sit I see you to be a man of honor and compassion. You are emotionally generous and you love God. This is a powerful combination.

Abdulhafeez Oyewole

Date: 6/30/2013 5:47:00 AM

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/1/2013 5:20:00 PM

No need to me sorry my friend.

Abdulhafeez Oyewole
Date: 7/1/2013 1:42:00 AM

I'm so sorry for this.

Abdulhafeez Oyewole
Date: 7/1/2013 1:41:00 AM

I'll leave this one like this. I think you would forgive me in advance, Cos I will delete two out that Doubtless. Meaning that your valuable comment will be deleted as well. AO

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/29/2013 5:04:00 AM

A teacher, my friend Richard, may affect eternity, certainly he could affect our life! Great work, wonderful message! Thank you!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/29/2013 7:59:00 AM

Thanks Demetrios

Eileen Manassian

Date: 6/29/2013 12:19:00 AM

Hi, Richard...yes...the learning never ends. Sometimes our best teachers are not the ones we had in school, but those who taught us in the school of life. Lately I'm learning to keep things more to myself....the world is not interested. This is a great poem. I had read it before but wasn't up to posting. I read everything you write though I may not always post. This is very moving. As teacher, I found comfort in it. To answer your question, it is 9:17 am. Have a good night, Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/29/2013 7:58:00 AM

Personally I would go with the real you, we can not control how others react but still we should be true to ourselves. In the end the people who really want to know us will make it worth while.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/29/2013 7:14:00 AM

Hi RIchard, my post goes beyond the writing. I'm talking about life in general. I've learned that openness and honesty are not appreciated. When I was programming manager for a Christian TV channel, the two negative points my boss had in my evaluation were that I was too honest and too kind. No need to share and become vulnerable. No need. I've had a week's hiatus..spring break. Summer session starts on Tuesday...I'm going in a different me. Thanks for the post.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/29/2013 12:28:00 AM

I read all of yours as well. I do not agree with the not interested part. I think your present view may me clouded as all of our views become from time to time. I have moments when I wonder why I write and if anyone cares and knowing a friend is reading makes it worthwhile. Thanks for being a friend.

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 6/28/2013 11:59:00 PM

Oh, very good, Rick. I love it! I am so glad for you for that one person who did make a difference. Awesome testimony :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/29/2013 12:11:00 AM

Thanks Toquyen. It was in the same year that I started to read the Bible. There are no coincidences.

Skat A

Date: 6/28/2013 10:40:00 PM

wow~ today I am loving the soup. this is the 6th day one poem, i've come across. and everyone took a pen and shared different day one VIEW's................. and the whole time my sis thought everyone would start with the day of birth. you did good Richard ~SKAT~

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/28/2013 11:54:00 PM

Thanks SKAT, I hope Linda enjoys it as well. Good night.

Donna Jones

Date: 6/28/2013 6:16:00 PM

Oh Richard thank you for this....my sister is a teacher and has been for twenty five years....science, eighth grade....this is for sure a top winner..and I promise to you I didn't read this until I had already posted mine...funny we both kinda had the same idea...I think we are on the same set of brain waves..

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/28/2013 7:39:00 PM

That explains it, I read your poem and was confused by the comment you posted. You could have left it the same, I am not the only one who has been helped by a teacher. Tell me about your experience.

Donna Jones
Date: 6/28/2013 6:35:00 PM

Me again....changed mine a little...since you posted first...it's an awesome poem Richard

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/28/2013 1:53:00 PM

inspiring work and a great dedication to mentors who spread our wings... just beautiful!..:) huggs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/28/2013 7:40:00 PM

Thanks Nette, this teacher probably saved my life.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 6/28/2013 11:00:00 AM

great poem and what a tribute to your teacher! i wonder if he/she knew the effect he/she had on you...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/28/2013 7:41:00 PM

I called him when I grew up, he did not remember me but that was okay, I just wanted him to know he made a difference.