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Tears For the Unknown Boy

Tears I shed for a boy I didn't know Connected with him through the Holy Spirit Society says men are not suppose to cry Yet God made me this way My tears spilled over to God's servant Pete A balm for his broken heart In that moment we were forever connected His pain and faith became mine I will treasure his gift He walks with Grace and Courage He carries his head high Not once losing sight of God's great love Scriptures stored in his heart have new meaning God is not a liar All of his promises have been kept I am left in awe of God's great Love Sadness has been transformed to light Light that will guide me down God's narrow path One day I will meet this unknown boy He will greet me at Heaven's Gate A place where all tears are washed away

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Dan Helppi

Date: 11/7/2014 1:19:00 PM

You have so many poems Richard, I clicked this one and found precise meaning. I feel embarrassed sometimes about my sensitivity, especially when my boys see my tears watching a movie(The velveteen rabbit when the girl asks if she is real now) but I take heart from your poem, it has to better than showing my children anger. Thanks for this poem as well Richard.

Isaiah Zerbst

Date: 1/12/2013 11:22:00 AM

What a happy thought! Listening to the Holy Spirit rather than sinful man. The ending is wonderful, bringing light out of darkness.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/12/2013 11:53:00 AM

Thanks Isaiah.

Debbie Duncan

Date: 1/10/2013 12:18:00 AM

I like it,,, very nicely said, at heaven's gate" AND, it's very ok for men to cry,,,,, my TV just switched over to a prayer channel. It's either a sign for you or my Mom or another family member telling me they are here. You have a blessed day ;}

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/10/2013 4:56:00 AM

Always happy to receive a blessing. Thanks for your visit.

Carrie Richards

Date: 1/6/2013 11:41:00 AM

This beautiful poem captured my heart. How often I spill my tears for someone I haven't met....just to know their story is enough to care. I love the heart of this poem. Never apologize for being strong enough to care for another's pain.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/7/2013 7:49:00 PM

What a nice comment, thanks so much for your visit Carrie, have a great evening.

Sukmawati Komala

Date: 1/6/2013 3:57:00 AM

what a wonderful work you've shared with us here dear Richard... we are blessed throughtout this great sharing...have a blessed weekend :) <3<3<3

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/6/2013 7:15:00 AM

Thanks

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/5/2013 4:36:00 PM

this is a very moving poem. Heartfelt and wonderful to read. I am God made you the way He did. Too bad more men are not filled with such sensitivity.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/5/2013 5:12:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, I don't spend a lot of time crying, but when I do I don't view it as a sign of weakness. Fortunately at this time in my life there are more things to laugh then cry about. I do know as we get older that can change.