Dear Friends

Just a note to let you know I am taking a break from the soup. I didn't want anyone to worry.  I do plan on coming back, I just need to concentrate on other aspects of my life for a while. Thanks to all of you who have encouraged me and helped me grow over the past few years. Sometimes I may have seemed unreceptive but I have learned so much since joining the soup. This is an amazing community and I hold you all dear to my heart. Your friend and fellow poet, Richard.
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Manassian Avatar
January 30, 2015 at 12:03 AM
Please...don't....go!!!
Lamoureux Avatar
November 7, 2014 at 9:35 AM
Thanks to all. As you can see I can't seem to stay away. Frank's latest contest drew me back.
Dunn Avatar
November 7, 2014 at 9:31 AM
We'll miss you Richard, but you'll be back so we can look forward to when you do, I can understand I am going to be taking a break myself, I am going to work on my book but I will be on off and on during that time it will take at least two months I think, cheri
Hicks Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 5:19 PM
You will be missed Friend!! I wish you all the best. You have been a tremendous friend to me while I've been on the Soup. Always understanding and supportive. I've learned much from you as well!
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 3:36 PM
Best wishes to you Richard. You will be missed! Blessings, Connie
Mcdaid Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 7:32 AM
you will be sadly missed richard hope to see you back real son god bless pal take care until your return
Lamoureux Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 9:44 AM
Thanks Liam, I will not be away long.
Kayode Avatar
November 2, 2014 at 12:44 PM
It is quite unfortunate that my tight schedule lately prevents me to relate with you the way I would have loved to,you are such a wonderful and positive Impact,I wish you luck Richard,till when you will be around again take care.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 10:33 AM
Thanks Kayod.
Yvonne Avatar
November 2, 2014 at 9:30 AM
I for one will miss you. I always found you to be the perfect gentleman. You were always encouraging and often helped me to improve my work. Until you return I wish you well with all your endeavors. Lots of Love.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 10:34 AM
Thanks Maurice, it's nice to know I'll be missed.
Gasun Avatar
November 2, 2014 at 8:31 AM
Although I haven't dropped by here for quite an interlude of time, I may say, I'll miss you my dear friend Richard just like the way I am missing everybody here 'cuz I, myself, is not coming regularly here due to a tight schedule at school. I hope you will come back as soon as you can. Wish you luck my dear friend. Now, I'm goin to read some of your gems I've missed. love lots and big hugs, Leonora
Lamoureux Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 10:35 AM
As always you are kind my dear.
Hamilton Avatar
November 2, 2014 at 1:10 AM
will miss you Rick take care and get things sorted hugs
Lamoureux Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 10:38 AM
Hugs back to you Shadow.
Helppi Avatar
November 1, 2014 at 8:04 PM
Okay Richard, I'll catch you later alligator.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 10:37 AM
Thanks Dan.
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 1, 2014 at 7:14 PM
Sad to hear that Richard, but I also understand. It can be quite busy here at times. Good luck in whatever you pursue.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 10:36 AM
Thanks Brenda.
Johnson Avatar
November 1, 2014 at 6:58 PM
God speed in all you do. We'll see you back here when you're through. Peace. :)
Lamoureux Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 10:38 AM
Thanks Robert.
Callus Avatar
November 1, 2014 at 6:25 PM
Right, Richard....everybody deserves a break; you'll be missed, but the promise of a return softens the blow:) Take care my friend. // paul
Lamoureux Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 10:42 AM
Thanks Paul.;0)
Smith Avatar
November 1, 2014 at 5:47 PM
You will be missed my friend..do pop in and say hello from time to time....Tim
Lamoureux Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 10:43 AM
"Pop" thanks Tim!
Allison Avatar
November 1, 2014 at 5:26 PM
Oh Richard I am truly sorry to read this but it is important to take time out and get your life back on track and them come back rejuvenated and refreshed. My hugs to you - I will miss you dearly for your friendhsip and support:-( Hugs jan xx
Allison Avatar
November 1, 2014 at 5:30 PM
:-) hugs hugs hugs will miss you until you return:-( xx
Lamoureux Avatar
November 1, 2014 at 5:29 PM
Thanks Jan, you are always such a delight.
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