Richard Lamoureux Poet Rhyme

Christmas Gift

You asked
"What do you want for Christmas this year?"
I sadly wished that you were here
My eyes welled up held back a tear

Even though I fully understand
Time keeps flowing like liquid sand
It's not yours or mine to command
Still I want to see you smile and hold your hand

For I am here and you are there
Without you here this is just somewhere
Sometimes the distance isn't fair
yet I know with clarity that you care

I clear my throat and try to smile
Enjoy us talking for a while
Yet I know on Christmas day
I'll be here and there you'll stay

So for Christmas as I decorate my tree
I'll imagine that you're here with me
For you are a gift beyond compare
Even though I am here and you are there





Dedicated to Mom
I love you and will miss you. Thanks
for leaving a part of you and Bob that
I can appreciate every Christmas. I will
be putting up the tree this weekend.


Written by; Richard J Lamoureux
December 5, 2013

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Carrie Richards December 31, 2013 at 12:43 PM I am so glad to see this on the top of the list. This poem touched my heart from the first! :)

Cecilia Macfarlane December 30, 2013 at 4:13 PM What a dear son you are Rick, love is indeed the best X'mas gift, lovely tribute to your mom, you done her proud! Wishing you and your family all the best in the new year! Hugs

Debbie Guzzi December 30, 2013 at 2:37 PM You are one dern good son! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love Richard Lamoureux December 30, 2013 at 2:41 PM Thanks Debbie, you might also enjoy my poem " favorite "

Colleen Bono December 28, 2013 at 1:57 PM I knew this would be a winner when I read it. Congrats. Surgery on the 10th. I hope it helps. Love Colleen

Dr.Ram Mehta December 28, 2013 at 7:07 AM Enjoyed your poem on the Christmas Gift and congrats on the fine win, Richard Richard Lamoureux December 28, 2013 at 8:19 AM Thanks Dr. Ram

Wendy Meyer December 9, 2013 at 2:15 AM Richard, you always touch my heart. I was looking for a Christmas poem for an inspiration. This is just simply perfect and so heartfelt. I havent written for awhile neither read much, but as long as you guys are around it feels home. Sending you my December hugs and love,,from a dear friend, Wendy Richard Lamoureux December 9, 2013 at 8:48 AM That is so sweet Wendy. Merry Christmas and hugs to you as well.

Sarai Virden December 8, 2013 at 12:54 AM Oh how the love of a son captures everything most beautiful that life has to offer. A precious write my friend. Merry Christmas :-) Richard Lamoureux December 8, 2013 at 1:37 AM Thanks and Merry Christmas to you as well.

Monterey Sirak December 7, 2013 at 7:21 AM Just beautiful. It is the love of family and friends that make Christmas special. Richard Lamoureux December 7, 2013 at 7:48 AM Yes, in fact I just made arrangements for a pre Christmas visit next week.

Colleen Bono December 6, 2013 at 11:56 PM Your Mom is lucky to have you for a son. Thanks for the visit. I have a mass behind my eardrum I have to get removed. Going to surgeon on the 18th. Very stressed lately. Love Colleen Richard Lamoureux December 7, 2013 at 7:49 AM I am still praying for you Colleen.

Shadow Hamilton December 6, 2013 at 8:09 PM Christmas is a hard time for those who have lost loved one I feel for you Rick a lovely tribute to your mom Shadow x smile hug Richard Lamoureux December 6, 2013 at 10:41 PM I haven't lost my mom, she's 4000 KMs on the other side of the country.

Charmaine Chircop December 6, 2013 at 11:27 AM A heart touching poem..The absence makes the heart grow fonder indeed.Im sure you re in your mama s heart and she in yours ..So far but yet so close.You make your mama proud Richard..and tnks for your kind comments Richard Lamoureux December 6, 2013 at 10:42 PM My pleasure Charmaine.

Carol Eastman December 6, 2013 at 10:01 AM Sad but beautiful... Such an out pouring of thoughts and emotions... We are all here at some point... Hold on to those memories... Richard Lamoureux December 6, 2013 at 10:07 AM Yes I will, thanks Carol. I hope you are surrounded by love this Christmas. Fortunately you have Dragon to light your fire and keep you all warm.

Roger Horsch December 6, 2013 at 8:33 AM A wonderful poem Richard, It was heart felt and well written....Roger Richard Lamoureux December 6, 2013 at 8:37 AM Thanks Roger, you are kind.

Poet Tacito December 6, 2013 at 7:51 AM Sigh, Richard I can only give you a big man-hug after reading this. Embrace the memories of past, but let the heart shine happily enough to create new ones. Richard Lamoureux December 6, 2013 at 8:29 AM Thanks Drake a big hug back to you. I am a Hugger as well. Real men hug!

Carrie Richards December 5, 2013 at 8:30 PM As a mother myself.......this poem would be all a mom could ever want. Such devotion is between the lines........just beautifully written from the heart. How lovely!! (ps.....I'm hoping to hear you read on Drakes show! Good luck with that!! Richard Lamoureux December 6, 2013 at 8:28 AM You are sweet, I'm sure your children adore you. Thanks for this kind comment. Yes I have some poems to read, it is hard to know which ones to read. This is a new experience for me so I am a bit nervous.

Richard Lamoureux December 5, 2013 at 7:31 PM She is a great lady and I cherish all the time I get to spend with her. Thanks For commenting Cherl

Cherl Dunn December 5, 2013 at 6:39 PM Wonderful hoilday write great poem your mom sounds like a great lady, thank you for sharing. cheri Richard Lamoureux December 5, 2013 at 7:38 PM Oops missed the comment box, see message above.

Andrea Dietrich December 5, 2013 at 6:27 PM Your mom should be so proud of a son like you. What a loving message for her, Richard!! A yuletide treat. Richard Lamoureux December 5, 2013 at 7:37 PM She is proud and that is very good for my soul.

Kelly Deschler December 5, 2013 at 5:42 PM The best Christmas gift that we could ever receive is love! Our loved ones are always close by if we keep them in our hearts and remember them. This poem was beautifully expressed, Richard! A nice dedication to your Mom! Well done! Richard Lamoureux December 5, 2013 at 7:37 PM Thanks Kelly. ;0)

Eileen Manassian December 5, 2013 at 11:34 AM Richard, even though she is THERE....you can talk to you, you can hear her voice, you have the hope of holding her sometime.......It's been almost 14 years since I had to say goodbye to my MAMA.....and the years before that.....since I was very young I had to live through the pain of knowing she was going to die. You are blessed, beyond compare to have your Mama...THERE! Lovely lovely write.......She must be a special woman........She's raised a wonderful son! Hugs Richard Lamoureux December 5, 2013 at 7:36 PM Yes I am very Thankful, sorry you lost your mom so early. I can only imagine how hard that must have been. She had a wonderful influence on your heart. I also really loved your parents love story.