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Gifts of Reflection

The Angels have come
to take me away
The only hug I can give
are the words I write today
In my shaking hand
They've placed a golden pen
So I ponder my past
my here now and then

What words of wisdom 
do I have to impart?
At this final moment 
I wish to express my whole heart
When you find your soul is aching 
and you're far from okay
One gift I can offer
is to learn how to pray
For nothing is as bad 
as often it seems
Although life has tearful moments
you must cling to your dreams

Cry when you need to
don't keep emotions trapped inside
Happiness needs growing space 
It's blocked by what we hide
Let tears cleanse your spirit
loss and love makes you whole
Don't avoid your sadness
it strengthens the soul

Nothing is forever
so take many chances
Each stage in your life
is a collection of dances
Breathe in every moment
give more than you get
For when your Angels come 
you won’t have any regret




For Anthony Biaanco’s Gifts Contest

Copyright © Richard Lamoureux | Year Posted 2020

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Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 8/14/2020 3:46:00 AM I agree w/FJ ... words can't aptly express how your poems kindle kinetic emotions of quantum bliss, Richard. You have such a transcendent spirit, as oft revealed in your illuminating ink. Such a beautiful, prismatic poem, my dear friend. Love and more love always. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/14/2020 6:02:00 AM Your response is a poem Freddie. Thanks for your visit.

Sunlite Wanter Date: 7/29/2020 7:44:00 AM Absolutely lovely and personal. A fav. Most certainly belongs in the top 100 and higher. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/29/2020 7:55:00 AM Thanks, you are kind.

Frances Byrne Date: 7/28/2020 8:21:00 AM Beautiful Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/29/2020 7:55:00 AM Thanks Frances!

FJ Thomas Date: 7/26/2020 2:43:00 PM Sometimes I know saying "your poem is amazing" falls very short of how I really feel, there just aren't words to express sometimes. You, Richard Lamoureux, have a true and deep talent. I am very sorry I was not on in time to join your contest. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/29/2020 7:56:00 AM Your comment made my day. Hugs Rick.

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 7/25/2020 11:00:00 PM Hi Rchard, Great poem as always, please go to soupmail. Blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/26/2020 7:03:00 AM Thanks Jennifer. ;0)

Vladislav Raven Date: 7/23/2020 6:39:00 AM Hi Richard, another poerful write from your golden pen. What reflections flow down the page. This is a fantastic write my friend, I love the content. I am so glad that I dropped by this piece today, my friend. This one, I just have to fav. Have a wonderful Thursday. Blessings....Mike. Login to Reply

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 7/17/2020 2:10:00 PM A rather fine piece written so well Richard, hope all is well with you these days, Blessings always,Gordon Login to Reply

Michael Tor Date: 7/12/2020 8:36:00 AM Inspiring Richard. Wonderful advice. A favorite for me my friend. Hope you are well, through these times. God bless you... Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/13/2020 8:11:00 AM Thanks so much Michael.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/11/2020 2:47:00 PM This is such a thoughtful poem, Richard. I hope to see you writing more again. I can understand your telling Silent One that you are focusing on other things now. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/11/2020 11:42:00 PM Thanks for the visit Andrea. Hugs Rick.

Silent One Date: 7/11/2020 7:54:00 AM Richard, have you lost your pen? Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/11/2020 12:54:00 PM Concentrating on other things at the moment.

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 7/9/2020 11:06:00 AM Hi Richard - hope you are well, thought I would enter another comment and mention that this write is fantastic. Blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/10/2020 9:08:00 AM Thanks Jennifer.

John Hamilton Date: 7/6/2020 3:41:00 PM What a beautiful rhyme Rick, a lot of truth and wisdom in this write! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/10/2020 9:09:00 AM Thanks a John.

Regina Mcintosh Date: 7/5/2020 3:12:00 PM I do so love this and it's definitely a fave. Thank you for your words and shared gift :) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/10/2020 9:11:00 AM Thanks Regina.

Eileen Manassian Date: 7/1/2020 6:07:00 AM Where are you? Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/10/2020 9:12:00 AM Thanks for your visit. Hugs a Rick.

Brandy Nicole Date: 6/26/2020 7:12:00 PM There is so much truth within. "learn how to pray" I completely agree my dear friend. The end holds me so close. "When your Angels come, you won’t have any regret" Your thoughts caress gently around my heart. I wish to place this in my favorites. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/26/2020 8:37:00 PM Awww thanks Brandy, hugs Rick.

Funom Makama Date: 6/25/2020 4:02:00 PM Amazing write, so amazing. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Great pen here. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/26/2020 8:58:00 AM Thanks Funom. ;0)

Gershon Wolf Date: 6/23/2020 8:58:00 PM I sneaked a peak to see which contest this was for, b/c if it wasn't for a contest, I was going to immediately create one! Bravo, Richard. Your usual impeccably high standard has been upheld once again. Thanks, Gershon Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/26/2020 8:59:00 AM You are kind. ;0)

Silent One Date: 6/23/2020 5:00:00 PM Each stage of your life is a collection of dances...A philosophical poem, full of ponderings and wisdom .. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/26/2020 10:08:00 AM Thanks Silent.:0)

Rashi Soni Date: 6/23/2020 9:30:00 AM No words. Best of luck in the contest. Rashi :) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/23/2020 9:33:00 AM Thanks Rashi.

Richard Palmer Date: 6/23/2020 9:19:00 AM I love the rhymes,great write bro,gonna be a banger in the contest,i'm back, just checking up on you old friends see you,ll keep the SOUP boiling Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/23/2020 9:26:00 AM Thanks and welcome back Richard. ;0)

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 6/22/2020 2:06:00 PM Love, love, love this write especially the last verses - wow Rick 'Let tears cleanse your spirit, loss and love makes you whole, Don't avoid your sadness, it strengthens the soul - your poems are a cornerstone on poetry soup! AWESOME! Hugs and Blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/23/2020 9:27:00 AM Thanks for the visit hug and blessing Jennifer.;0)

Joanna Daniel Date: 6/22/2020 6:11:00 AM Such inspiring words you have here, Richard, very well penned:) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/22/2020 7:52:00 AM Thanks Jo. ;0)

Christopher Flaherty Date: 6/21/2020 9:55:00 PM Like it Richard Life is fleeting 1 Life Live It Well Don't waste it Don't regret it Earn death's respect Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/22/2020 7:53:00 AM I like that Chris. ;0)

Arturo Michael Date: 6/21/2020 9:23:00 AM Words of wisdom...enjoyed the read...an inspirational indeed Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/22/2020 8:02:00 AM Thanks Arturo.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 6/20/2020 11:03:00 PM Beautiful words of wisdom! Your poem reminds me of the song "I Hope You Dance", a wonderful reminder to live life to the fullest, and I love the third stanza about crying. It's so important to teach our kids that they shouldn't be ashamed to cry, especially our boys who are often taught they should be tough. Thanks for sharing. Blessings, Rhonda xx Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/21/2020 7:50:00 AM What a thoughtful response. Thanks Rhonda, hugs Rick.

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