Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Day One

Day one
The day that changed my life
Sent me on a different course
Became a life force
Informed my future direction
Helped me make better selections
No longer living in a place of correction

Before that day
I was never good enough
Life treated me rough
I believed 
I was not made of good stuff
I longed to disappear
Better if I was never here
I had resided in a place of fear
Until that one day

One day
That day
A teacher
Believed in me
Let me know I was more
What life had in store
He reached down to my core
Like a parched desert
I drank it in
Let his words fill my heart
Permeating every part
How we finish more important than where we start

All it takes is one
One person
One day
New notes will play
Lives can change in that way
I am so thankful
For
Day one

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Casarah Nance November 19, 2015 at 7:43 AM It doesn't take much, one day-day one, so very thankful and it shows and your moment grows. Richard Lamoureux November 19, 2015 at 9:22 AM Thanks Casarah, I appreciate you looking through my older writes. A big hug to you dear one.

Richard D Seal July 8, 2013 at 5:30 PM Congratulations on this doing wel in the contest, I'm pleased it did. Take care, Richard

Donna Jones July 7, 2013 at 7:10 AM Congratulations Richard.....such an outstanding poem... Richard Lamoureux July 7, 2013 at 7:37 AM Thanks Donna

Karen Anglesey July 6, 2013 at 5:11 PM Richard, I am very touched by this poem. I am thankful for all my Day One's...congrats on your win :) Richard Lamoureux July 7, 2013 at 7:38 AM Me as well Karen

Skat A July 6, 2013 at 2:21 PM this is one cool poem, CONGRATS, love Skat Richard Lamoureux July 7, 2013 at 7:38 AM Thanks SKAT

Poet Destroyer A July 5, 2013 at 11:30 PM Richard, thank you for your day one entry and win... congrats!!! :-) From: Linda Richard Lamoureux July 7, 2013 at 7:39 AM Thanks Linda

Richard D Seal June 30, 2013 at 7:14 PM This reminds me of a teacher we had, we called him 'Holy Joe' but he remains one of the few I can still picture in my mind. This is a lovely write Rick, and a fine tribute to both of you. Take care, Richard Richard Lamoureux July 1, 2013 at 5:16 PM Thanks Richard that is a nice thing to say.

Kim Van Breda June 30, 2013 at 6:07 AM One day can evolve into day 1 if we reflect back on our past, and the importance of those who made the difference. Great write as always Richard Lamoureux July 1, 2013 at 5:17 PM Thank Kim

Abdulhafeez Oyewole June 30, 2013 at 5:52 AM I loved the word "teacher" you embedded in the 3rd stanza. It's perfect! Only few people this day are ready to live to being honest and kind in their works and in their actions. I'm glad to I know you through your works. While I wonders if any one know me through such. Good luck. AO Richard Lamoureux July 1, 2013 at 5:19 PM Most importantly God knows it, no other opinion maters in the scope of that realization.. Abdulhafeez Oyewole July 1, 2013 at 1:38 AM Perhaps only you know this. My Doubtless you commented was spiritual, honoring God, the Almighty. Thanks for your visit. I don't know why my comment appeared twice on your work. The same thing happened to one of my poems I posted yesterday. Richard Lamoureux June 30, 2013 at 10:07 AM I feel I have come to know your heart through your comments as well as your poems. From where I sit I see you to be a man of honor and compassion. You are emotionally generous and you love God. This is a powerful combination.

Abdulhafeez Oyewole June 30, 2013 at 5:47 AM I loved the word "teacher" you embedded in the 3rd stanza. It's perfect! Only few people this day are ready to live to being honest and kind in their works and in their actions. I'm glad to I know you through your works. While I wonders if any one know me through such. Good luck. AO Richard Lamoureux July 1, 2013 at 5:20 PM No need to me sorry my friend. Abdulhafeez Oyewole July 1, 2013 at 1:42 AM I'm so sorry for this. Abdulhafeez Oyewole July 1, 2013 at 1:41 AM I'll leave this one like this. I think you would forgive me in advance, Cos I will delete two out that Doubtless. Meaning that your valuable comment will be deleted as well. AO

Demetrios Trifiatis June 29, 2013 at 5:04 AM A teacher, my friend Richard, may affect eternity, certainly he could affect our life! Great work, wonderful message! Thank you! Richard Lamoureux June 29, 2013 at 7:59 AM Thanks Demetrios

Eileen Manassian June 29, 2013 at 12:19 AM Hi, Richard...yes...the learning never ends. Sometimes our best teachers are not the ones we had in school, but those who taught us in the school of life. Lately I'm learning to keep things more to myself....the world is not interested. This is a great poem. I had read it before but wasn't up to posting. I read everything you write though I may not always post. This is very moving. As teacher, I found comfort in it. To answer your question, it is 9:17 am. Have a good night, Richard. Richard Lamoureux June 29, 2013 at 7:58 AM Personally I would go with the real you, we can not control how others react but still we should be true to ourselves. In the end the people who really want to know us will make it worth while. Eileen Manassian June 29, 2013 at 7:14 AM Hi RIchard, my post goes beyond the writing. I'm talking about life in general. I've learned that openness and honesty are not appreciated. When I was programming manager for a Christian TV channel, the two negative points my boss had in my evaluation were that I was too honest and too kind. No need to share and become vulnerable. No need. I've had a week's hiatus..spring break. Summer session starts on Tuesday...I'm going in a different me. Thanks for the post. Richard Lamoureux June 29, 2013 at 12:28 AM I read all of yours as well. I do not agree with the not interested part. I think your present view may me clouded as all of our views become from time to time. I have moments when I wonder why I write and if anyone cares and knowing a friend is reading makes it worthwhile. Thanks for being a friend.

Toquyen Harrell June 28, 2013 at 11:59 PM Oh, very good, Rick. I love it! I am so glad for you for that one person who did make a difference. Awesome testimony :) Richard Lamoureux June 29, 2013 at 12:11 AM Thanks Toquyen. It was in the same year that I started to read the Bible. There are no coincidences.

Skat A June 28, 2013 at 10:40 PM wow~ today I am loving the soup. this is the 6th day one poem, i've come across. and everyone took a pen and shared different day one VIEW's................. and the whole time my sis thought everyone would start with the day of birth. you did good Richard ~SKAT~ Richard Lamoureux June 28, 2013 at 11:54 PM Thanks SKAT, I hope Linda enjoys it as well. Good night.

Donna Jones June 28, 2013 at 6:16 PM Oh Richard thank you for this....my sister is a teacher and has been for twenty five years....science, eighth grade....this is for sure a top winner..and I promise to you I didn't read this until I had already posted mine...funny we both kinda had the same idea...I think we are on the same set of brain waves.. Richard Lamoureux June 28, 2013 at 7:39 PM That explains it, I read your poem and was confused by the comment you posted. You could have left it the same, I am not the only one who has been helped by a teacher. Tell me about your experience. Donna Jones June 28, 2013 at 6:35 PM Me again....changed mine a little...since you posted first...it's an awesome poem Richard

Nette Onclaud June 28, 2013 at 1:53 PM inspiring work and a great dedication to mentors who spread our wings... just beautiful!..:) huggs Richard Lamoureux June 28, 2013 at 7:40 PM Thanks Nette, this teacher probably saved my life.

Ilene Bauer June 28, 2013 at 11:00 AM great poem and what a tribute to your teacher! i wonder if he/she knew the effect he/she had on you... Richard Lamoureux June 28, 2013 at 7:41 PM I called him when I grew up, he did not remember me but that was okay, I just wanted him to know he made a difference.