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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

Date: 4/10/2023 8:48:00 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.

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 6/13/2021 1:08:00 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
Date: 6/14/2021 1:25:00 PM

Thanks Nancy. My mom recently passed away and my wife and friends helped me through the loss.

Timothy Hicks

Date: 3/23/2021 7:13:00 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
Date: 3/23/2021 9:41:00 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

Date: 3/23/2021 8:01:00 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
Date: 3/23/2021 11:26:00 AM

To you as well Paul. Blessings Rick.

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/15/2021 7:15:00 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
Date: 3/15/2021 10:28:00 AM

Thanks Alexis, I am pleased you enjoyed it.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/14/2021 8:35:00 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
Date: 3/15/2021 6:42:00 AM

What a wonderful comment. Hugs Rick.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/14/2021 4:39:00 PM

this is so beautiful, Richard. I love it.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/15/2021 6:43:00 AM

Aww, thanks. Hugs Rick.

Angela Crabtree

Date: 3/14/2021 3:42:00 PM

A wonderful poem, Richard. The last lines end it perfectly. Hope you have a wonderful week :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/15/2021 6:44:00 AM

You as well Angela. ;0)

Quoth Theraven

Date: 3/14/2021 2:07:00 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
Date: 3/15/2021 6:44:00 AM

So true.

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/13/2021 9:02:00 PM

Gone are the Blues. Richard. Love this,

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/13/2021 10:35:00 PM

Thanks Harry. ;0)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/13/2021 6:09:00 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
Date: 3/13/2021 10:36:00 PM

Thanks Gershon, I appreciate the visit and kind comment. ;0)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/13/2021 12:30:00 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
Date: 3/13/2021 12:49:00 PM

Thanks Sarah. ;0)

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 3/13/2021 6:14:00 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
Date: 3/13/2021 6:33:00 AM

Thanks Anitha!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/13/2021 4:47:00 AM

Oh how wonderful! Let’s get those fingers moving!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/13/2021 6:33:00 AM

Thanks Kim. ;0)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/13/2021 1:14:00 AM

An encouraging poem, Richard:)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/13/2021 6:33:00 AM

Thanks Jo. ;0)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/12/2021 10:35:00 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
Date: 3/13/2021 6:34:00 AM

I agree Victor.

Leo Larry Amadore

Date: 3/12/2021 7:19:00 PM

Meaningful and inventive and very nicely stated. I enjoyed reading (and re-reading ) your poem. Thank you for posting.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/12/2021 8:44:00 PM

Thanks so much Leo.

Jan Allison

Date: 3/12/2021 3:39:00 PM

so beautifully uplifting Rick:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/12/2021 4:05:00 PM

Thanks Jan, hugs Rick.

Linda Milgate

Date: 3/12/2021 2:59:00 PM

Very very nice. Thank you for this poem.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/12/2021 4:05:00 PM

Thanks Linda, blessings Richard.

Judy Ball

Date: 3/12/2021 12:54:00 PM

A lovely uplifting piece Richard filled with hope for a better tomorrow. Well done. Loved it. God Bless, JB

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/12/2021 2:20:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and blessing.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/12/2021 12:44:00 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
Date: 3/12/2021 2:19:00 PM

Thanks Vijay. Blessings Rick.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/12/2021 12:34:00 PM

Hello richard, we need bright colors to brighten our days. enjoyyour day my friend.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/15/2021 6:45:00 AM

Yes all is well. Thanks for asking.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/13/2021 9:37:00 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
Date: 3/12/2021 2:18:00 PM

True, I hope you are enjoying a colourful day.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/12/2021 12:13:00 PM

- ... if friends were flowers I’d pick you, Richard :) - Lovely written :) - hugs and happy weekend // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/12/2021 2:18:00 PM

Aww thanks Anne-Lise, the feeling is mutual.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 3/12/2021 11:34:00 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
Date: 3/12/2021 11:49:00 AM

Amen to that brother. Blessings Rick.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/12/2021 10:14:00 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
Date: 3/12/2021 11:00:00 AM

Thanks Tom, you as well.