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The Gift

Chestnut hair cascades over her shoulders Framing a most delightful face She has a way of lighting up a room Today is a truly special day Framing a most delightful face A gift from a girl she has never met Today is a truly special day This kindness takes so much pain away A gift from a girl she has never met Each inch of hair was grown with love This kindness takes so much pain away Once again she feels so beautiful Each inch of hair was grown with love She imagines that other girls face Once again she feels so beautiful She wishes she could give that girl a hug She imagines that other girls face Does she also have dark brown eyes? She wishes she could give that girl a hug A single tear rolls down her cheek Does she also have dark brown eyes? She has a way of lighting up a room A single tear rolls down her cheek Chestnut hair cascades over her shoulders I dedicate this poem to you Kristelle, your aunt Eileen is very proud of you. I hope you enjoy my book, it has travelled a long distance to make its way into your hands. I hope you enjoy my journey. Blessing to you from Canada. P.S. Kristelle, I am sure whoever receives your gift will be truly blessed by it. Written: February 27, 2014 By: Richard Lamoureux

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Donna Jones

Date: 3/1/2014 10:23:00 PM

Im floored too...what an amazing thing...for both of you...and I'm not too into all these new gadgets and fast progress but these situations where such nice people can find and help each other across the world is nothing short of a miracle and God bless you Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/2/2014 8:44:00 AM

Also I appreciate the blessing as well.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/2/2014 8:44:00 AM

Actually this was rather low tech, Eileen ordered three copies of my book and I sent them to Lebanon. She didn't get me to sign one of them sobI wrote this poem for her niece to personalize the book for her. I guess her getting the poem is pretty high tech. Thanks for the thoughtful comment Donna.

Cyndi Macmillan

Date: 2/28/2014 2:07:00 PM

Oh, how lovely and deep. So glad I stopped by your page today, Richard. This poem touched me on many levels... as did your gift sent across the ocean. How wonderful. Canadian, eh? If you keep it up they'll think they are all gentlemen here, like you! Cheers and smiles from Cyndi

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2014 2:32:00 PM

Thanks Cyndi, yes I am Canadian. Originally from your city Kitchener. My mom and sister still live there so I do get back home from time to time. I'm pleased you enjoyed my poem.

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 2/28/2014 9:58:00 AM

No doubt Kristelle will very much appreciate this,a great effort you put into this Richard,I think in your desire to show how much you hold Kristelle at high esteem,this is going extra mile. Simply brilliant.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2014 2:32:00 PM

Thanks Kayod5.

Poet Tacito

Date: 2/28/2014 12:49:00 AM

My goodness! I bow to thee for this tremendous dedication. I want to hug my computer monitor now, I'm just that floored!!!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2014 8:00:00 AM

Ha ha, that's why I have a tablet, so much easier to hug.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 2/27/2014 12:09:00 PM

Oh...one thing. Her name is Kristelle...Would you just mind changing the spelling. I'm sorry...I must have sent it to you that way. If you change it...I can print it off and put it in the book before I gift wrap it. OH OH OH...I'm SO excited. Her Mum's Canadian, you know....From your area...Kelowna. Kristelle has Canadian nationality as well. They all know about you cause I've told them all about ya. Periodically, they ask how you are. Isn't this awesome!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/27/2014 1:12:00 PM

Ok I will change it

Eileen Manassian

Date: 2/27/2014 12:06:00 PM

RICHARD!!!!! Oh MY GOODNESS! This is beyond beautiful. Thank you SO SO much. This makes the gift so much more special. Thank you...Thank you...Thank you. It is such a beautiful poem and dedication. God bless....Richard...God bless.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/27/2014 10:16:00 PM

I'm so pleased you like it Eileen. I wanted it tone perfect for her.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/27/2014 10:43:00 AM

such an affectionate dedication with wonderfully evocative language within your lines, rich... i like!.. huggs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/27/2014 1:12:00 PM

Thanks and hugs back.

Roger Horsch

Date: 2/27/2014 9:09:00 AM

I love this poem Richard, No one else could write like this. You are so ingenious in the style in which you wrote. A wonderful piece my friend......Roger

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/27/2014 9:21:00 AM

Good morning Roger, so nice to have your visit. Ironicaly I had planned on catching up with you today. How have you been?