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Hands of Light

She lets him lift her with hands of light Discarding tattered robes of darkness Warmth penetrating her broken heart Some promises really do come true Discarding tattered robes of darkness Why is it such a hard thing to do? Some promises really do come true We need to look well beyond ourselves Why is it such a hard thing to do? Strange comfort comes from the pain we hold We need to look well beyond ourselves Listen for the sound of a gentle knock Strange comfort comes from the pain we hold Suitcases that are too heavy to hold Listen for the sound of a gentle knock He promises to take them away Suitcases that are too heavy to hold Warmth penetrating her broken heart He promises to take them away She lets him lift her with hands of light

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Gina Montalbo

Date: 4/23/2014 11:35:00 PM

wow like this one... It takes me on a journey... Gina

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/24/2014 7:49:00 AM

I hope you are traveling first Class. Thanks for visiting and commenting.

Monterey Sirak

Date: 4/5/2014 8:04:00 AM

What an 'uplifting' poem. Sometimes we get so used to the weight of our baggage we forget we can put it down.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/5/2014 9:01:00 AM

Sadly that is true.

Richard Palmer

Date: 3/27/2014 7:35:00 AM

great write Richard,,,

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/27/2014 8:08:00 AM

Thanks Craig, how have you been?

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/27/2014 8:07:00 AM

Hi Richard, so nice to have your visit.

Matthew Anish

Date: 3/26/2014 10:07:00 AM

Nice use of this Malaysian form here! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/27/2014 7:21:00 AM

Thankyou Matthew.

Sarai Virden

Date: 3/26/2014 1:17:00 AM

Richard, my goodness... So a beautiful picture you've woven... Simply wonderful!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/26/2014 8:50:00 AM

Thanks for your kind visits.

Sarai Virden
Date: 3/26/2014 1:19:00 AM

Sorry, meant Such a beautiful picture.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/25/2014 5:17:00 PM

wow, i love this pantoum, how it flows and its spiritual message said in such a sublime way. Very nice, Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/26/2014 8:53:00 AM

Thanks Andrea, so glad you like it.

Funom Makama

Date: 3/25/2014 4:43:00 PM

woow! So sensual, peaceful, tender, compassionate and a sweet and lovely end in this creative write. Just as Roger Horsch has said, you definitely write as if you were chosen by the Hand of God to do so... This is truly lovely and emphatic

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/26/2014 8:54:00 AM

Good morning Funom, Thankyou for this excellent comment.

Roger Horsch

Date: 3/25/2014 3:25:00 PM

You always write as if you were chosen by the hand of God to do so. I loved this poem Richard........Roger

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/26/2014 8:57:00 AM

Thankyou Roger. I can only hope that God bestows me with such an honour and that in return my words will honor him.

Joseph May

Date: 3/25/2014 2:08:00 PM

Beautiful write ...best wishes

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/26/2014 8:55:00 AM

Thankyou Joseph.

Cherl Dunn

Date: 3/25/2014 1:07:00 PM

A light and loving work with a gentle emotional feeling woven within it's lines, it has a soft gentleness to it i really enjoyed reading this today. cheri thank you also for your great comment and by the way a gentleman is not suppose to resist the madame.lol

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/26/2014 9:00:00 AM

Ha ha, thanks Cheri.

Kim Merryman

Date: 3/25/2014 12:55:00 PM

Wow! Excellent write, Richard! Love the spiritual imagery here. Beautiful! Love, Kim

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/26/2014 9:00:00 AM

Thanks Kim.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 3/25/2014 11:48:00 AM

Lovely, Richard.....for those who struggle with their insecurities and pain, this comes as a balm. Yes, the good Lord is able to carry, we just don't let Him sometimes for various reasons. Thank you for sharing this wonderful beautiful gift. I am faving it...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/26/2014 9:02:00 AM

I am pleased you like it. Sorry I didn't respond yesterday, I had a super busy day. I'm trying to catch up this morning.

Paul Callus

Date: 3/25/2014 11:26:00 AM

Hi Richard, this is really good, and that 2nd verse..."Discarding tattered robes of darkness" is beautifully expressed. // paul

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/26/2014 9:04:00 AM

Good morning Paul, thanks for being the first to comment.