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Devil's Lies

The Devil whispered in my ear " You are unlovable Settle for less No one has ever cared Sex will satisfy Have a few more drinks Money is the answer that you seek You don't need a God Here and now is all that counts Sink into your sadness It's not so bad to be alone Settle into the land of regrets This is as good as it gets Do what you have to Take care of number one Dress the part Be one of the beautiful people Fill your heart with lust Do not deprive yourself Gorge on the banquet Speak your mind Tell it like it is No need to keep anything from yourself Lie cheat You will not be caught" Then I looked to the Heavens How can this be? God smiled and said "You are lovable beyond your imagination Do not settle for less I care I will bless you with who and what you need I will never leave you alone Feel my presence Sex is one of many gifts you will receive Honor the body I have given you It connects you to the world Guard your tongue It can Poisen your soul Honor your spirit it comment you to me Use money as a tool it is a poor substitute for love Live like there is no tommorow Still know that I give you eternity Your world is no longer one of regrets Feel my warm hand on your shoulder Put others before yourself As I put you before myself I am watching Not as your judge but as one who loves you Ready to lift you when you fall I will carry you when you are weak Yes you are Loveable Do not believe the Devils lies." Regrets Contest

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Date: 2/14/2013 11:18:00 PM
Congratulations on a fine win, Richard! You're always worth the read. Annalise
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/15/2013 7:24:00 AM
Thanks Annalise
Date: 2/12/2013 5:01:00 PM
Excellent advice and values with answers to the dark with light. One of my favorites in this contest Richard. Congratulations on your win. I am so happy I didn't miss reading this one. I just can't keep up with all the contests and poems posted. It is hit and miss, but I feel fortunate when I have some spare moments to catch a poem like this! Bravo!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/12/2013 5:51:00 PM
Thanks Connie
Date: 2/11/2013 5:29:00 PM
wow, good to finally see this one, and you know what ? It would be a good one for a preacher to use at the pulpit!! Big congrats, Richard.
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Date: 2/11/2013 12:03:00 PM
Congratulations Richard....
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Date: 2/11/2013 10:11:00 AM
Many congratulations Richard xx
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Date: 2/11/2013 9:21:00 AM
Richard, a nice winning poem... Congratulations with your "Chasing the Blues Away" entry... Have yourself a nice one~ LINDA
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Date: 1/31/2013 8:30:00 PM
Richard; This is beautiful. I loved it. Thanks so much for sharing. Lucilla
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Date: 1/31/2013 8:26:00 PM
Thanks Yanny, have an amazing day!
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Date: 1/31/2013 7:22:00 PM
that's what devils do tempting your faith and sneak through the vein of your anxiety, really an interesting thoughts Rick :D, wishing you a great night there :D - hug, yanny
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Date: 1/31/2013 3:07:00 PM
Richard, you made me work on a checklist to find out whom I serve.... Fortunately(narrow though) I serve God.... Wonderful work , good night...
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Date: 1/31/2013 8:31:00 AM
truth embedded in each word...loved reading it...:)))))))
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Date: 1/31/2013 7:07:00 AM
YES, this is great! I think there is something in the water here at the soup - We all seem to be writing about some pretty depressing stuff (myself included). But you turned yours around and ended on such a positive note. Love it! This is the kind of optimistic faith we all need! :)
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Date: 1/30/2013 9:27:00 PM
You have been his mouthpiece through this write, Richard! Isn't that amazing! There is a verse I love in 1 Peter 4:11- I often think of it when I am asked to speak in church: "If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God." This applies to the writing of this poem...the voice of God! Thanks for sharing!
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Date: 1/30/2013 8:18:00 PM
The devil is a liar and the father of lies. A very insightful write, Richard! Glad to know you're listening to the right voice. Love, Kim
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/30/2013 9:01:00 PM
Thanks kim
Date: 1/30/2013 8:11:00 PM
This is a particularly wonderful write my friend! I really enjoyed reading this amazing poem this evening! What a truthful piece, Great Work!!
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