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I Choose

I choose 
To be the calm within the storm
I will not add to the madness
Anger will not be my companion
Truly a calmer spirit can prevail

I choose 
You over me
It is not all about me
Ego will not direct my path
Within your special I will dwell

I choose
To live within this moment
The past has lost its power
Sadness can no longer satisfy
Only the now is really here

I choose
To give of what I have
It was never mine to hold onto
Selfishness will not rule my days
There is enough beyond my need

I choose
More than the temporary
Treasures stored in a heavenly realm
Love will be my companion
"I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever"

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Jolie Girl Date: 3/20/2014 8:48:00 AM Absolutely beautiful ! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/20/2014 8:53:00 AM Thanks For choosing to read and comment on my poem.

Donna Jones Date: 3/18/2014 10:43:00 PM Richard,,the last poem before closing my eyes tonight and it is beautiful...a prayerful poem...be blessed...good night.. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/18/2014 11:01:00 PM Blessings to you as well Donna

Patrick Nigros Date: 3/16/2014 11:40:00 AM Revival just hit my spirit as i read through line 2 line... Beautiful write... BE BLESSED.. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/16/2014 11:52:00 AM Thanks Patrick.

Shadow Hamilton Date: 3/15/2014 9:58:00 PM beautifully written Rick hugs Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/16/2014 9:04:00 AM Good morning Shadow.

Chuck Melugin Date: 3/15/2014 9:30:00 PM "I Choose" contains the poetic road map to peace, love and joy. These are treasures, we can take with us, when we go! Stellar, Richard! my best, chuck Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/16/2014 9:05:00 AM Thanks for this thoughtful comment.

Eileen Manassian Date: 3/15/2014 8:17:00 PM Richard, love the conviction in every line.....Powerful, indeed Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/16/2014 9:08:00 AM Thanks Eileen. The tough part is turning the words into practice. I do continue to be a work in progress trying to move beyond my selfish.

Charmaine Chircop Date: 3/15/2014 5:06:00 PM Beautifully penned your wisdom words..almost like a prayer..I love it. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/16/2014 9:09:00 AM It is indeed a prayer, thanks Charmain.

Leon Wilson Date: 3/15/2014 3:03:00 PM Richard God bless and amen to that. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/15/2014 3:53:00 PM Thanks Leon, it's always great to receive a blessing.

Sandip Goswami Date: 3/15/2014 11:26:00 AM Great thoughts...The Almighty bless you forever...Don't change your purified mind in the material world...Best wishes from India dear... Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/15/2014 2:04:00 PM Blessings to you as well. Thanks for your kind visit.