Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Appreciation Magnified

I received a gift yesterday
It came in the form of words
Still it was so much more
From a friend
A woman I have never met
Who has taken the time to know
My thoughts
My heart
she has gone beyond the obvious
Read my synapses 
My mind sparking across many pages
Understanding
Thinking my thoughts
Feeling my pain
Laughing at my jokes
Clever comments exchanged
Mutual appreciation
I read her poems
I have felt where the sadness lies
I have been carried by her joy
The triumphs of her soul
This is the place that kindness lives
I call her friend
This woman I have not met
Yet I feel that I know
I am thankful
I respond
In the best way I know how
With my words
That are more than words
I place a gem in her hand
Ask her to hold it in front of her eyes
Magically I hope
It will magnify my thankful smile.

In appreciation of my friend Becca

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Cecilia Macfarlane April 10, 2013 at 12:24 PM This tribute to Becca warmed my heart, a precious gift of words that I'm sure she'll treasure forever......beautiful and touching! Hugs

Heather Ober March 25, 2013 at 10:14 AM This is the perfect response to Becca's awesome tribute! I LOVE the title and really wish you could enter this in your own contest haha. As always, you have written a beautiful, inspiring piece.

Harry Horsman March 24, 2013 at 10:56 AM this is lovely Richard, Richard Lamoureux March 24, 2013 at 2:23 PM Thanks Harry

James Marshall Goff March 24, 2013 at 6:48 AM Wow...moving, indeed, Richard...jimbo Richard Lamoureux March 24, 2013 at 2:24 PM Thanks Jimbo

Andrea Dietrich March 23, 2013 at 7:05 PM Awesome, I see you read the poem and I am happy to know how it affected you!! a very nice thank you this is for Becca. Richard Lamoureux March 23, 2013 at 7:53 PM Thanks Andrea, her poem was a nice surprise.

Ndaba Sibanda March 23, 2013 at 4:50 PM This piece is a gem. Richard Lamoureux March 23, 2013 at 7:54 PM Thanks Ndaba

Richard D Seal March 23, 2013 at 3:47 PM A very nice return note here Richard, think you've said it all up there. Thanks for your visit, think I read that one many years back, appreciate the comment. Take care, Regards Richard Richard Lamoureux March 23, 2013 at 7:54 PM Thanks Richard I appreciate your visits as well.

Funom Makama March 23, 2013 at 9:02 AM beautiful poem, well written. In such a windy and snowy day, reading this piece just completes my relaxation. What a poem! Richard Lamoureux March 23, 2013 at 11:09 AM thanks so much Funom, so nice of you to comment and visit.

Eileen Manassian March 23, 2013 at 7:14 AM This is an amazing tribute to a wonderful caring lady! Becca deserves it. Her poem about you was so so sweet! Glad you gifted her with a poem. A poem...for a lover of words is a priceless gift! :) Richard Lamoureux March 23, 2013 at 7:58 AM I so agree with you. Although I have not written a poem for you I want you to know you are appreciated as well.

Lucky Okoedion March 23, 2013 at 1:24 AM Thanks Richard, for line 22 - "this is the place that kindness lives" - it inspires. True, kindness is not a cloud in the sky, it breaths, it is not unreachable, it has an address. it is accessible, it has inviting sign posts of massaging words, empathetic looks, charming smiles, and attractive offerings. No body remembers anybody for what they did for themselves. people remember people for what they did for others. that is the prize from kindness - immortality. Richard Lamoureux March 23, 2013 at 7:53 AM You speak wise and you speak well. It's intresting how someone can write some words and you pick up on the essence of them. You sir I like instantly! Thanks for commenting you are welcome in my home of words at any time. I felt the same about my friend Timothy below, check out his poems as well.

Timothy Hicks March 22, 2013 at 11:24 PM You guys seem to have quite the friendship! It's amazing to me how close you can feel to someone through the exchanging of poetry and comments... even with the ones you've never met. The gem image at the last was a very sweet touch. Timothy Hicks March 23, 2013 at 12:14 AM It's really nice to get to know the more "open" people on the site :) To get inside each other's minds makes browsing the boards all the more fun and interesting... Richard Lamoureux March 22, 2013 at 11:32 PM Hi Tim I was just heading over to see you, you beat me to it. Although I have just made your acquaintance I feel a meeting of the minds as well. Through words, age time space and culture can be breached. I am enjoying getting to know you. Thanks for all the visits. I have also enjoyed some of the comments you have written to other poets.