Richard Lamoureux Poet Narrative

Ashes

Everywhere she went
She sprinkled some ashes
Leaving a part of him
Releasing a bit more of her sadness
lessening that ache
as she celebrated him
remembering his goodness

I was not everywhere
still I took part in the ritual
releasing a bit of my own sadness
As I remembered him
I held back the tears
Instead I let a smile cross my lips
He had lived his life well

His ashes were sprinkled in a family orchard
at the base of a tree
A place of great beauty
Spectacular like his soul
His ashes of the end of a dock on lake Okanagan
Oh how he loved the beach
Wishing to play along the waters edge
like the big kid he was at heart
But he'd never learnt how to swim
Still his ashes floated with ease
Now he has no limitations
I left a bit of him on a sailboat
So he can be carried to new places
After all he loved to travel

His ashes came with us to Italy
In spirit he was part of our adventure
I laughed when my mom told me
She spinkled him in the Vatican 
She was gleeful
My mom the rebel
Playful and brave
One of the many reasons he loved her so
He was with us in Florence
His essences there along ancient streets
In vineyards
and quaint villages

We traveled to the Amalfi Coast
Along winding roads
More like a donkey path than a highway
Mom in the backseat saying oh ****
Not usually one to swear
Bob's ashes in her pocket
I don't know if she thought of him then
Later she remembered their time in Greece 
He was never far from her mind

Somehow this ritual
Made me smile
It is added to my memory
Allowing me to be thankful for Bob
For mom
For a life well lived
For a love well loved
A soulmate celebrated
Appreciated
and remembered!

For Judy's contest about mom's

This poem I wrote about my mom speaks to what an amazing woman she is.

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Poet Destroyer A December 30, 2015 at 12:03 AM Richard, Congratulations on your win. LINDA Richard Lamoureux December 30, 2015 at 9:22 AM Thanks Linda, hugs Rick.

Skat A December 28, 2015 at 10:42 PM RICHARD, Congratulations in Judy Konos contest... wuv SKAT Richard Lamoureux December 30, 2015 at 9:24 AM Thanks SKAT. Happy New Year!

Michael Tor December 28, 2015 at 7:36 PM Thanks for sharing Richard your mom is a remarkable woman. Congratulations on your win! Richard Lamoureux December 30, 2015 at 9:25 AM I agree with you my friend, she is indeed remarkable.

Elaine George July 17, 2015 at 11:24 AM Dear Richard, Thank you for bringing me here to read this beautiful heartfelt tribute and celebration of life. it touched me deeply.. I wrote a tribute to my father entitled : In the Autumn of My Life which won my third Poetry Soup International award. It will be 12 years in August since his passing, but I still miss him everyday. Elaine Richard Lamoureux July 19, 2015 at 7:06 AM Thanks for checking it out. I will look up your poem.

Wayne Hill September 29, 2013 at 7:01 PM 10 out of 10 on this moving poem Richard. I wonder if it was inspired by a real life trip. Richard Lamoureux September 29, 2013 at 8:53 PM Yes Wayne, almost a year ago.

Richard Lamoureux September 22, 2013 at 8:16 AM Thanks for all the kind comments, I'm having trouble keeping up but I read and appreciate all your comments.

Monterey Sirak September 22, 2013 at 6:23 AM Such a sad, tender and uplifting tribute.

Richard D Seal September 14, 2013 at 8:00 PM Very moving Rick, thank you for taking me along, a sad yet joyous ride. Take care, Richard

Red Fiery September 13, 2013 at 9:27 AM Soupmail :)

Lucilla Carrillo September 12, 2013 at 3:42 PM This is a wonderful poem. I can relate to it. I still have my late husband's Ashes. Thanks for sharing this with us. ... Lucilla

Yanny Widjanarko September 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM Loved this piece, rich of flavours :) I've captivated by the title though :), and finally the content is never disapointing :) happy belated b'day Rick :) wishing you all the best :D hug, yanny Richard Lamoureux September 12, 2013 at 4:15 PM Thanks so much Yanny. Hugs Rick

Liam Mcdaid September 11, 2013 at 2:23 PM HEARTFELT BEAUTIFUL PIECE

Nette Onclaud September 10, 2013 at 2:13 PM i read the opening verse and the feeling of longing grows with my own breath... and becomes personal in how you invite us to be part of your experience. the last lines are sentimentally ingrained, i can so relate, rich.. beautiful work.!..:) huggs Richard Lamoureux September 10, 2013 at 2:20 PM Thanks Nette, your kind thoughts mean a lot to me.

Eileen Manassian September 10, 2013 at 12:05 PM A touching piece, Richard. I'm glad you could smile through the tears. Bless you and your Mama....My heart is heavy with remembrances of my Mama...Ahhhhhhhhh..What a tough contest....I don't know if I can or want to join this....too hard. Take care Richard Lamoureux September 10, 2013 at 1:22 PM Not for a contest, it just came to me this morning.

Poet Tacito September 10, 2013 at 10:37 AM SIgh...damn, Richard. This hit me hard. A wonderful take on the reflections of love & death. Richard Lamoureux September 10, 2013 at 1:23 PM The greatest compliment, a Drake damn! Thanks Drake.

Poet Destroyer A September 10, 2013 at 10:15 AM Good afternoon Richard, Beautiful write. I feel the emotion in your work, always a delight reading your poetry...Linda Richard Lamoureux September 10, 2013 at 1:24 PM Thanks Linda, that is a very nice thing to say. Have a great day Linda.