Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Apology

Your apology
Changed me
Opened me up
Helped me to feel
Understand the gift of you
By illuminating my understanding
Of who you are
The we-ness of us

You broke down
The walls I had erected
To protect myself
There was no need to fortify 
Or keep you at my fringes
For your love
Is my completeness

Yesterday's sorrows
Invaded my heart
Caused me to restrict my voice
Holding back
I made the wrong choice
Denied what was important to me
Kept my heart at bay
Yet you opened me in a different way
As I listened to what you had to say

Your mind explored
Deep within me
beyond my words
It was my soul cry you heard
Bringing on a wave of tears
You listened
With more than just ears
Unpacking a treasure 
Dissolving shadowed fears
Revelatory images
From my broken mirror
I was comforted
By you being near

In the end
An apology
Was your greatest gift for me
It showed me a different way to be
I rose up from the muck
To a place where I could see
Where I touched and was thankful
For the you in we
Who helped me finally be
Emptied of those things I held back
The long lost 
restricted 
parts of me

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Paul Callus December 10, 2014 at 1:58 PM Apologies and forgiveness go hand in hand. It is not always easy to own up to our faults...in our hearts yes, but the spoken words take longer to form. #7 Very well expressed thoughts. // paul Richard Lamoureux December 10, 2014 at 2:00 PM Thanks once again Paul for a thoughtful reflective response.

Maurice Yvonne December 7, 2014 at 9:46 AM Wow Richard my heart commands me to tell you I love who you are. As men we are always afraid to show our vulnerabilities. You work hard at having the strenght to expose your sensitive side. God Bless! I have to fav this as a reminder. Richard Lamoureux December 10, 2014 at 2:01 PM What an extrodinary comment Maurice. You have touched me.

Monterey Sirak December 6, 2014 at 7:47 AM Very moving poem. I'm sorry are two powerful words that can sometimes change everything. Richard Lamoureux December 10, 2014 at 2:01 PM You speak the truth Monterey.

Sara Kendrick December 4, 2014 at 6:49 AM The compliment__finding the perfect match..Great work..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara Richard Lamoureux December 4, 2014 at 7:20 AM My pleasure Sarah.

David Brown December 3, 2014 at 6:08 PM Powerful piece on a powerful theme. The impact that sincere remorse has is almost limitless. And yet, so rarely given. Great work... Richard Lamoureux December 4, 2014 at 7:22 AM So true David. Thanks for visiting and commenting.

Arthur Vaso December 3, 2014 at 12:13 AM I too apologize, for being perfect, I am truly sorry! LOL kidding, Seriously saying sorry, well when sincere goes a long way, having read a few poems tonight on this topic, very touched with the humanity. This poem flows so well in expressing the sentiment! Great write! A7 Richard Lamoureux December 3, 2014 at 8:47 AM Once again you amuse me Arthur. Thanks for the levity in my morning.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma December 2, 2014 at 10:19 PM Very wise words Richard! Few words of apology can really work wonders my friend! Richard Lamoureux December 3, 2014 at 8:48 AM So true Upma.

Casarah Nance December 2, 2014 at 7:05 PM Richard, you are great, your words real and wise. Well said. :) Richard Lamoureux December 3, 2014 at 8:48 AM Hugs Casarah.

Brenda Meier-Hans December 2, 2014 at 10:50 AM It's amazing what a simple apology can do for the giver and the recipients. Beautifully penned Richard. Richard Lamoureux December 3, 2014 at 8:49 AM You are kind Brenda.

Dorian Petersen Potter December 2, 2014 at 8:47 AM Very beautiful pen Richard! Truly enjoyed it! A 7 for me! Ha poe a great day! :) Love and hugs! xxxx D. Richard Lamoureux December 3, 2014 at 8:50 AM Thanks Brenda.

Eileen Manassian December 2, 2014 at 8:43 AM Beautiful, Richard. I've also written about forgiveness. When someone has hurt someone else...without an apology, closure can never take place. This is a powerful testament to that. Glad things are ok. Thanks for your post on my Dreamland poem. I'm also so happy that you're in my life. Richard Lamoureux December 3, 2014 at 8:53 AM Ditto! I tried responding to your comment yesterday but the site was doing weird things. It seems to be working now. My mom also caught my mistake. Thanks for keeping an eye out for me, it is appreciated. Hugs Richard. Eileen Manassian December 2, 2014 at 8:44 AM Check your sixth line...illuminating! Only because...I care about your work! Hugs

Charmaine Chircop December 2, 2014 at 8:35 AM May they never i meant below..Oops Sorry

Charmaine Chircop December 2, 2014 at 8:33 AM How beautiful the feeling to forgive or being forgiven.Both carry that same amazing feeling of serenity inside.How wonderful.this poem is..May there will nwver be two of you but always one at heart.Lovely! Richard Lamoureux December 3, 2014 at 8:54 AM You are always so encouraging, thanks Charmaine.