Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Confessional

"Hail Mary full of grace"
These words you demand of me
I sit in this dark box
Confessing 
Crying
Talking to a shadow
Eyes that never meet
Untouched by your hand

You say my secrets are safe
I wish to be set free
Yet there is no relief
This is a cold place
A box
The walls close in
I feel no relief from sin
You ask me to begin

Forgive me father
For I have sinned
I have had impure thoughts
I have done things in the dark
The beast has left it's mark

You sit there
Do you understand
You speak softly and demand
Tell me more
Tell me more
Your secrets are safe

Why do you sit there
In the dark
Separated from me
Is it somehow easier to see
I'm sorry
It makes no sense
The wall becomes a fence

In the end we are both just men
We will sin again
Hail Mary's won't be enough
Only God can forgive our stuff
I will talk direct to Him
Through Jesus I can begin
His blood spilled for me
Now I know I am free
Redeemed
Forgiven
Jesus 
Sweet Jesus
It is only him
To whom I confess
The one who paid the price
He cleared my debt

It isn't  mother Mary
Or a man in a robe
Who set me free

So I walk away

Unforgiven

By man



Drakes Contest "The Confessional"

July 13, 2013

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Charlotte Puddifoot September 7, 2014 at 6:30 PM I've finally managed to locate this one, you've posted a vast number of poems! the one in my contest dealt with child abuse within the church, whereas this one deals with the act of confession...I've always thought there is something a little creepy about the whole thing; the catholic church is full of ritual, some of it quite bizarre...you wrote this well, and I see it was a winner in drake's contest a year ago Richard Lamoureux September 8, 2014 at 8:12 AM I appreciate you seeking it out, thanks. Richard Lamoureux September 8, 2014 at 8:10 AM In the old Testament when the people sinned they would have to go to the priests. The priests would sacrifice animals for the remission of the peoples sins, as well the chief priest would enter the Holy of Holies once a year to speak to God. When Christ was crucified he was the sacrifice to end all sacrifices. Also it meant we can speak directly to Jesus (who is also God) we no longer need to go through an interceder.

Sean L Sanders August 1, 2013 at 4:26 AM Poet, Excellent poem. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful poetry I'm thankful. I love dark poems this is one of the best Richard Lamoureux August 1, 2013 at 6:42 AM Thanks Sean, I never thought of this one as being dark.

Donna Jones July 29, 2013 at 3:35 PM An outstanding winning poem Richard...congratulations Richard Lamoureux August 1, 2013 at 6:41 AM Thanks Donna

Len Gasun July 28, 2013 at 1:28 AM Biggest congratulations on your super win my dear friend, Richard! A great and excellent poem indeed which i love and greatly enjoyed reading this afternoon. Thank you so much for sharing & again, congratulations!By the way, thank you so much for your invitation to join your contest. An honor for me. I'll try my best but i can't make a promise because of time constraint this time here. Got only 1 day break from school; but I will try ok. Thank you so much! love lots & big big hugs, Leonora Richard Lamoureux July 28, 2013 at 6:48 AM Thanks Leonora, you are a very nice person with a voice worty of being heard, I really hope you find the time to add a solo to this important topic. Thanks again for your kind words and visit.

Connie Gildersleeve July 27, 2013 at 5:04 AM Richard never so well expressed. A superb write. congratulations on your excellent win. Warm Smiles, Connie Richard Lamoureux July 27, 2013 at 6:38 AM Thanks Connie, I am pleased this poem has been so well received.

Deb Wilson July 26, 2013 at 10:43 PM Congratulations on your win with this powerful poem...it's the truth spoken to God above that counts..not man 's place to judge..very good piece...love,Deb Richard Lamoureux July 27, 2013 at 6:39 AM It appears we are in agreement, thanks for commenting.

Jack Jordan July 26, 2013 at 5:05 PM Fantastic! What a powerful poem. Congratulations on winning. It's much deserved... Jack Richard Lamoureux July 27, 2013 at 6:40 AM Thanks Jack, you are kind.

Poet Destroyer A July 25, 2013 at 9:46 PM Richard,; Congratulations with your win in Drake's Confessional contest. take care- LINDA Richard Lamoureux July 25, 2013 at 10:22 PM Thanks Linda

Karen Anglesey July 25, 2013 at 6:34 PM WOW... love it "only God can forgive our stuff"... great depth and conflict of confessional scene in a Church with great visuals... Congratulations on your well deserved win :) Richard Lamoureux July 25, 2013 at 7:05 PM Thanks Karen, it appears we are on the same page.

Skat A July 25, 2013 at 2:02 PM Richard, good going in the -The Confessional- contest. CONGRATULATIONS:-) Have yourself a great day. >SKAT< Richard Lamoureux July 25, 2013 at 7:08 PM You as well SKAT. Thanks

Shadow Hamilton July 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM congrats on win Shadow x smiles Richard Lamoureux July 25, 2013 at 7:09 PM Thanks Shadow.

Joseph May July 25, 2013 at 11:07 AM very true and deep words Richard.....congrats on a great win

Tim Ryerson July 25, 2013 at 9:15 AM 'I am the way, the truth and the life. No man may come to the Father but by me'.......' Pray to thy Father which is in secret and thy Father who seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly'.....You have composed a born again Christian masterpiece sir... Richard Lamoureux July 25, 2013 at 9:20 AM Thanks Tim!:0)

Eileen Manassian July 25, 2013 at 8:46 AM Richard....a confessional about the truth! WOW! I was so worried about your piece, and Drake liked it! :) I'm so so glad...and so so proud of you! :) Congratulations on this amazing piece! Richard Lamoureux July 25, 2013 at 8:49 AM Thanks Eileen, I feel very priveledged it was chosen.

Carrie Richards July 25, 2013 at 8:28 AM I have pondered these questions, spoken so eloquently. Well done, Richard! Richard Lamoureux July 25, 2013 at 8:50 AM Thanks Carrie, my main hope is that my words do not offend as that is not my intention. Richard Lamoureux July 25, 2013 at 8:48 AM Thanks so much Drake!

Poet Tacito July 25, 2013 at 8:15 AM "Holy crap, Richard wrote this"...first thought after I finalized my contest and saw your name. The applied perspective in this piece contained such power & declaration. It is not often hearts scream this high to ones' heaven. Such a magnificent reflection of self & all around you. Congrats on your 3rd place win, Richard!

Richard D Seal July 16, 2013 at 1:39 AM Thank you Rick, I've had this convo a thousand times and it's still interesting to get views. I'm looking forward to reading the others in this contest, Hope yours does well. Take care, Richard Richard Lamoureux July 16, 2013 at 6:23 AM What is your thoughts on the subject Richard???

Richard D Seal July 15, 2013 at 6:02 PM I'm not knocking your poem Rick, it's a good write for the contest and an expression of what you think. I do have one question though, something I've never understood. Without confession as u go, so to speak. What do you do, just carry the whole package along till the end? I am asking seriously. Take care, Richard Eileen Manassian July 25, 2013 at 8:45 AM AMEN! AMEN! AMEN! Richard Lamoureux July 15, 2013 at 9:42 PM Read the lower Response first. Since the Father Son and Spirit are one talking to the Son is communicating with God and only he has the power to forgive and forgiveness can't be earned it is a gift. In scripture it states the only way to the Father is through the Son. All other paths lead away from God. Richard Lamoureux July 15, 2013 at 9:38 PM No I pray to God directly. When Christ died the curtain separating the Holy of Holies was ripped Dow the centre. Previously only the priests could enter. This symbolized Christ removing the barrier to the father. Because of his sacrifice we can speak to God through him. He is now our Holy Priest.

Dan Kearley July 14, 2013 at 11:49 AM You have seen the light! Great write my friend! Keep those words of inspiration flowing. And thank you always for your words of encouragement on my writes. :o) Richard Lamoureux July 14, 2013 at 12:38 PM Thanks Dan;0)

Kim Van Breda July 14, 2013 at 5:01 AM Great Poem Rick !! I have always held the same sentiments. Through God's Grace and Jesus' blood we are free to have direct access to our Savior-- the difference between O/T and N/T. Good luck for the competition. Richard Lamoureux July 14, 2013 at 6:21 AM Thanks Kim, that's why the curtain was torn.

Andrea Dietrich July 14, 2013 at 1:13 AM wowowowow, you really nailed it. Drake should LOVE this. Richard Lamoureux July 14, 2013 at 6:21 AM Thanks Andrea

Eileen Manassian July 13, 2013 at 7:16 AM Amen and Amen....this is beautiful, Richard. Every word has a ring of truth. Wow...God bless..... Eileen Manassian July 13, 2013 at 11:07 AM I do like how you ended it, Richard. Beautiful ending....Of course, your religious convictions shine through in this piece. I share them....May all who read this show grace and tolerance for your convictions that might differ with theirs! :) Richard Lamoureux July 13, 2013 at 7:27 AM Thanks Eileen, I rewrote the ending. So pleased it resonates with you. I wanted to enter the contest but for some reason couldn't come up with anything till now.