Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Home

A door
Leading
Welcoming you to our home
Take off your shoes
Let me take your coat
Your smile brightens our walls

The smell coming from the kitchen
Dances on the air
Can you smell the happy
The warm thoughts
That pour from that room
The gift of time
The heart of our home
Come gather around the island
I'll pour you a glass of wine
We will laugh together
Talk of our yesterdays
Anticipate
Dream about our tomorrows
Have some appetizers
Not too much
A feast awaits

The table is set
Plates glasses carefully set
Candles spreading soft light
Subtle jazz 
Come enjoy 
Let us break bread
Pass the gravy
Share
Learn
Laugh
Be ourselves

Sit back
Loosen your belt
Let out a sigh
Wait there's more
A sweet treat
Child like surprise
You can't believe your eyes
Our gift to you

Come sit in our front room
Enjoy the city lights
Somehow with you here
They seem more bright
Some moments perfect
They feel just right

Memories like this
Make this feel like home
Being with others not alone
For without friends
These are merely walls
That's why we welcome 
Friends one and all

Time to go
The evening done
You our guest and special one
Come back soon our home to share
A hug a smile you know we care

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Red Fiery November 13, 2013 at 2:50 AM It touched my heart...am I invited? I am serious ( of course)...this is a good write Richard:) Cheers ! Richard Lamoureux November 13, 2013 at 7:39 AM Thanks Red, you are sweet.;0)

Monterey Sirak November 11, 2013 at 7:37 AM What an inviting home you and your wife have. Come as strangers and leave as friends. Richard Lamoureux November 11, 2013 at 10:43 AM You would be welcome anytime. You would come as friend and leave as family.

Eileen Manassian November 9, 2013 at 7:42 AM I could feel the welcoming ambiance of your home. I have no doubt that you and your wife are very gracious hosts. Thanks for the invite. :) Lovely, warm, sweet, and inviting.... Richard Lamoureux November 9, 2013 at 8:33 AM P.S. for anyone who wants to check out Chris's work lgoogle Cgris Ho Music. He's a very talented guy. His latest CD is called City of Dust. Richard Lamoureux November 9, 2013 at 8:31 AM Thanks Eillen. Next week we are hosting a live music event. Mary's Nephew and his band are doing a western tour. They are just stopping in Kelowna for this one day. Should be a fun night, we have about 100 people coming.

Poet Tacito November 8, 2013 at 9:23 AM YES! Count me in! I want to be there! I'll bring the Garlic Bread & Mics/Guitars to play some Rock Band on my Xbox! =) Richard Lamoureux November 8, 2013 at 9:27 AM Sounds like fun! You would be welcome any time Drake. Your visits always bring a smile to my face.

Cherl Dunn November 7, 2013 at 5:53 PM Beautifully written and expressed nicely done I love the warmth within these lines it wonderful. It warmed my heart on this cold november night thank you for that very much. Richard Lamoureux November 7, 2013 at 6:49 PM Thanks Cherl what a sweet thing to say.

Donna Jones November 7, 2013 at 4:57 PM Yes the island....the heart of a home!!!!! Love this one too Richard.... Richard Lamoureux November 7, 2013 at 5:18 PM Thanks Donna. You are kind.

Andrea Dietrich November 7, 2013 at 4:27 PM a beautiful comfortable scene. Love it! Richard Lamoureux November 7, 2013 at 5:18 PM Thanks Andrea.

Liam Mcdaid November 7, 2013 at 3:04 PM always were the heart is beautifully penned richard Richard Lamoureux November 7, 2013 at 5:19 PM Thanks Lam

Ilene Bauer November 7, 2013 at 1:11 PM wow! i'd love an invite! this is so warm and cozy - i loved it! Richard Lamoureux November 7, 2013 at 5:19 PM You would be welcome any time Ilene.