Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

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 March 20, 2014 at 8:48 AM Absolutely beautiful ! Richard Lamoureux March 20, 2014 at 8:53 AM Thanks For choosing to read and comment on my poem.

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

Patrick Nigros March 16, 2014 at 11:40 AM Revival just hit my spirit as i read through line 2 line... Beautiful write... BE BLESSED.. Richard Lamoureux March 16, 2014 at 11:52 AM Thanks Patrick.

Shadow Hamilton March 15, 2014 at 9:58 PM beautifully written Rick hugs Richard Lamoureux March 16, 2014 at 9:04 AM Good morning Shadow.

Chuck Melugin March 15, 2014 at 9:30 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 Richard Lamoureux March 16, 2014 at 9:05 AM Thanks for this thoughtful comment.

Eileen Manassian March 15, 2014 at 8:17 PM Richard, love the conviction in every line.....Powerful, indeed Richard Lamoureux March 16, 2014 at 9:08 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 March 15, 2014 at 5:06 PM Beautifully penned your wisdom words..almost like a prayer..I love it. Richard Lamoureux March 16, 2014 at 9:09 AM It is indeed a prayer, thanks Charmain.

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

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