Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Holy Is the Lamb

I thought I knew the answers
I thought I could go it alone
I thought my way into a corner
I thought Mary's little lamb was a fairy tale

Am I the sum of what I think?
I think I am not wanted
I think I am not good enough
I think I am invisible
I think
I think
I think something is missing
I need a fleece as white as snow

Shall I go?
Go through the valley of the shadow?
Go to the mountain top?
I have gone many places
Every where I went I was told
The Lamb was sure to go!

Holy is the Lamb
Holy is the child of Mary
Holy is His blood stained fleece
Holy is His sacrifice 

White
Spotless white
My soul white and clean
Washed by Jesus's holy blood
Holy is the Lamb
Holy is the Lamb
With fleece as white as snow!

For Verlena's contest.

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Cona Adams October 12, 2014 at 12:27 PM Love this poem, Richard. The flow is smooth, the repetition is spot on. It's a WOW! Richard Lamoureux October 12, 2014 at 1:02 PM Wow back, thanks for this great comment.

Jan Allison October 6, 2014 at 12:27 PM dropping back with my congrats:-Hugs Jan xxx

Brenda Meier-Hans October 6, 2014 at 12:18 PM Dropping back with my congratulations Richard. I'm glad you placed so well.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 6, 2014 at 11:36 AM - A wonderful 2nd place in the contest,Richard - A pleasure to read your suggestions, clever writing! - CONGRATULATIONS - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Carolyn Devonshire October 6, 2014 at 10:41 AM Dear Richard, Wow! I absolutely adore the way you worked the nursery rhyme into your feelings about the Holy Lamb of Christ. I do believe that wherever we go, the Lamb follows us or even leads us. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn

Earl Schumacker October 6, 2014 at 9:01 AM Hi Richard, Interesting write. Congratulations on a well deserved win. Have a great day. Earl

Kayod5 Kayode October 6, 2014 at 8:41 AM Congrats on the win Richard.

Dr.Ram Mehta October 6, 2014 at 7:05 AM nicely penned poem, congrats on the win, richard Richard Lamoureux October 6, 2014 at 7:33 AM Thanks Dr. Ram.

Verlena S. Walker October 5, 2014 at 10:25 PM Beautiful write Richard. I gave high marks for this gem... Congratulations! Verlena Richard Lamoureux October 6, 2014 at 7:33 AM Thanks Verlena.

Monterey Sirak September 26, 2014 at 8:42 AM I love this one! Favorite! The line "I thought my way into a corner" Oh if I had a penny for every time I have done that, I may be rich now. Richard Lamoureux September 26, 2014 at 9:21 AM You are rich in all the ways that matter.

Liam Mcdaid September 23, 2014 at 2:30 PM truly outstanding beautiful pen adoring lovely piece in his beautiful light bless you richard Richard Lamoureux September 23, 2014 at 8:02 PM Thanks Liam

Funom Makama September 23, 2014 at 12:37 PM Yes, Holy is the Lamb that was slain for our sins. Every word, every line, every thought and expression was so smooth and perfect. I hope you win. Its been a while Richard. I hope you are doing well. Richard Lamoureux September 23, 2014 at 12:39 PM So nice to have your visit Funom.

Harry Horsman September 23, 2014 at 5:09 AM Wow this is powerful Richard, especially from where i read it... Richard Lamoureux September 23, 2014 at 7:46 AM Hi Harry, when you visit I am left with a smile. I appreciate that, thanks Harry.

Brenda Meier-Hans September 22, 2014 at 8:45 PM Wow, Richard this is not what one would expect under this title. We all harbor such thoughts through life but the lamb is always there to make us worthy. Richard Lamoureux September 23, 2014 at 7:45 AM How true Brenda. We are all the children of a King yet we choose to conduct ourselves as paupers. So many of us do not see ourselves with loving eyes.

Tim Ryerson September 22, 2014 at 6:19 PM Stunning write my friend...LOVE the repetition and the way you used a nursery rhyme we all know as the premise, making the poem all the more compelling ...You got a winner here - Tim Richard Lamoureux September 23, 2014 at 7:42 AM I hope you are right, thanks Tim.

Maurice Yvonne September 22, 2014 at 5:55 PM This is inspiring Richard. It spoke to me in a whisper and grabbed my heart fully. Richard Lamoureux September 23, 2014 at 7:41 AM I enjoyed this poetic comment Maurice.

Jan Allison September 22, 2014 at 11:20 AM love the way you have combined the nursery rhyme into your poem - very clever write Richard:-) good luck in the contest:-) Hugs jan xx Richard Lamoureux September 23, 2014 at 7:38 AM I'm pleased you noticed. Hugs back.

Eileen Manassian September 22, 2014 at 10:31 AM Beautiful, Richard. The only love that is unchangeable and unconditional. You have portrayed this so very well. It speaks volumes to your faith. Good luck on the contest. Richard Lamoureux September 23, 2014 at 7:37 AM Thanks for the good wishes.