Richard Lamoureux Poet Quatrain

Fresh Paint

I dyed my small world
In the colours of grief
I couldn’t find comfort
But I longed for relief

All my fabric was dark
I was shrouded in black
The weight of the world
Felt full on my back

I walked amongst shadows
With a feeling of dread
No one could reach me
with the words that they said

Yet this wasn’t a place
I was required to stay
My Lord He whispered
“You can leave, it’s Okay.”

My love brought her brushes
Colourful paints and her crayons
With brushes fingers and toes
She spread joy around

She repainted my world
Yellow, Purple and Gold
Each painting a flower
I now thankfully hold

I embraced her rainbow thinking
Let my sad drop to the floor
Dispensing of my gloom
I didn’t need it any more

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Marikate Kingston April 10, 2023 at 8:48 PM This encouraging poem made me think of what some impressionists may have felt as they painted in the 18,00s Nobody liked paintings of lilies or sunflowers then and artists often hated their work, feeling "dread" about it and their lives. Matisse lost his ability to paint until his wife gave him scissors to cut paper artwork instead. Now his work is worth millions, and people have "rainbow thoughts" about it. "His gloom dispensed" by his wife's help. My interpretation I guess. Hope that's alright. This would be nice framed in school classrooms and used as an assignment for students to read when they are discouraged about something. LOVED IT SO MUCH. Richard Lamoureux July 21, 2024 at 8:46 AM So sorry I missed this wonderful and thoughtful response to my poem. This comment alone has made writing this piece worthwhile. Blessings Richard.

Nancy Kaufman June 13, 2021 at 1:08 PM I enjoyed this emotional piece, especially how incredibly honest you are. I'm happy to hear that the time of grief/depression was lifted by colors and light. This is a great poem as it offers hope to those who may be in a dark space. Richard Lamoureux June 14, 2021 at 1:25 PM Thanks Nancy. My mom recently passed away and my wife and friends helped me through the loss.

Timothy Hicks March 23, 2021 at 7:13 PM It's amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do to one's mood ... it forces joy into your world. Sounds like you have a good set of friends. You wrote a great motivational one, Rick. Richard Lamoureux March 23, 2021 at 9:41 PM Thanks my friend Timothy. I have missed our interaction here. I have always found your comments to be uplifting and relevant. ;0)

Paul Callus March 23, 2021 at 8:01 AM Fortunately in life not all is doom and gloom. Your delightful poem goes to show that if we try hard enough (and with a little help from our friends) we can turn a bad situation into something better. Best regards // paul Richard Lamoureux March 23, 2021 at 11:26 AM To you as well Paul. Blessings Rick.

Alexis Y. March 15, 2021 at 7:15 AM WoW! Richard, What a wonderful dedication to your friends. Great friends often color our world when feeling blue. Good message and rhymes. I enjoyed the read. Have a great day:-) Alexis Richard Lamoureux March 15, 2021 at 10:28 AM Thanks Alexis, I am pleased you enjoyed it.

Brandy Nicole March 14, 2021 at 8:35 PM "Sometimes a bit of finger painting can change one’s world" You are absolutely right ! This is tender and emotional, all at the same time. Yet, there is Hope within. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. Hugs, Brandy Richard Lamoureux March 15, 2021 at 6:42 AM What a wonderful comment. Hugs Rick.

Andrea Dietrich March 14, 2021 at 4:39 PM this is so beautiful, Richard. I love it. Richard Lamoureux March 15, 2021 at 6:43 AM Aww, thanks. Hugs Rick.

Angela Crabtree March 14, 2021 at 3:42 PM A wonderful poem, Richard. The last lines end it perfectly. Hope you have a wonderful week :) Richard Lamoureux March 15, 2021 at 6:44 AM You as well Angela. ;0)

Quoth Theraven March 14, 2021 at 2:07 PM Richard, Survival of the fittest, even in water colored memory. Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness. -Euripides Richard Lamoureux March 15, 2021 at 6:44 AM So true.

Harry Horsman March 13, 2021 at 9:02 PM Gone are the Blues. Richard. Love this, Richard Lamoureux March 13, 2021 at 10:35 PM Thanks Harry. ;0)

Gershon Wolf March 13, 2021 at 6:09 PM Sara Kendrick's comment below says it all: Sadness at night; joy in the morning. (Psalms). Not always exactly literal, although it can be -- the full promise is that a morning will and does come... At any rate, I really like how you colored this one, my friend. Superb poesy! :) gw Richard Lamoureux March 13, 2021 at 10:36 PM Thanks Gershon, I appreciate the visit and kind comment. ;0)

Sara Kendrick March 13, 2021 at 12:30 PM Enjoyed reading your colorful work. The Bible says sadness for a night but joy comes in the morning. We have to grieve and get through to the other side but then we can experience life to the fullest once again. It is good to think of my parents and other close relatives in positive terms most of the time and not about their death. Thanks for your visit to my page. Sara Richard Lamoureux March 13, 2021 at 12:49 PM Thanks Sarah. ;0)

Anitha Jayasankar March 13, 2021 at 6:14 AM Am happy your world is repainted with fresh colours.. dispensing your gloom... A poem with a positive note Richard. Loved it.. God bless.. ~ Ani Richard Lamoureux March 13, 2021 at 6:33 AM Thanks Anitha!

Kim Rodrigues March 13, 2021 at 4:47 AM Oh how wonderful! Let’s get those fingers moving! Richard Lamoureux March 13, 2021 at 6:33 AM Thanks Kim. ;0)

Joanna Daniel March 13, 2021 at 1:14 AM An encouraging poem, Richard:) Richard Lamoureux March 13, 2021 at 6:33 AM Thanks Jo. ;0)

Victor Buhagiar March 12, 2021 at 10:35 PM Such is our world today. It is enveloped in sadness. But we do need to see the brighter side of life and so use more colors. Richard Lamoureux March 13, 2021 at 6:34 AM I agree Victor.

Leo Larry Amadore March 12, 2021 at 7:19 PM Meaningful and inventive and very nicely stated. I enjoyed reading (and re-reading ) your poem. Thank you for posting. Richard Lamoureux March 12, 2021 at 8:44 PM Thanks so much Leo.

Jan Allison March 12, 2021 at 3:39 PM so beautifully uplifting Rick:-) hugs Jan xx Richard Lamoureux March 12, 2021 at 4:05 PM Thanks Jan, hugs Rick.

Linda Milgate March 12, 2021 at 2:59 PM Very very nice. Thank you for this poem. Richard Lamoureux March 12, 2021 at 4:05 PM Thanks Linda, blessings Richard.

Judy Ball March 12, 2021 at 12:54 PM A lovely uplifting piece Richard filled with hope for a better tomorrow. Well done. Loved it. God Bless, JB Richard Lamoureux March 12, 2021 at 2:20 PM Thanks for the visit and blessing.

Vijay Pandit March 12, 2021 at 12:44 PM I like your emotive write, Richard. Juxtaposition of grief in opening stanzas gleefully erased with feelings of joy in the ending stanzas. Richard Lamoureux March 12, 2021 at 2:19 PM Thanks Vijay. Blessings Rick.

Darlene De Beaulieu March 12, 2021 at 12:34 PM Hello richard, we need bright colors to brighten our days. enjoyyour day my friend. Richard Lamoureux March 15, 2021 at 6:45 AM Yes all is well. Thanks for asking. Darlene De Beaulieu March 13, 2021 at 9:37 AM Hello Richard, I hope all is well with you. Yes I am enjoying my colorful day. Enjoy your day Richard my friend. Richard Lamoureux March 12, 2021 at 2:18 PM True, I hope you are enjoying a colourful day.

Anne-Lise Andresen March 12, 2021 at 12:13 PM - ... if friends were flowers I’d pick you, Richard :) - Lovely written :) - hugs and happy weekend // Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux March 12, 2021 at 2:18 PM Aww thanks Anne-Lise, the feeling is mutual.

L Milton Hankins March 12, 2021 at 11:34 AM Ah, your poem flowed so fine, read like a poem should. A beautiful theme, too. I like the idea of "rainbow thinking." We need more of that in this time of sorrows. Richard Lamoureux March 12, 2021 at 11:49 AM Amen to that brother. Blessings Rick.

Tom Cunningham March 12, 2021 at 10:14 AM Lovely tribute to your friends Richard, we all hit that dark patch in our lives sometimes and they bring some much needed sunshine into your life. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom Richard Lamoureux March 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM Thanks Tom, you as well.

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