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I Wanted To Call

Staring at my phone Oh how I wanted to call But I didn't know what to say Instead I stood just out of your reach Wondering what you needed Hoping someone else was by your side Asking you what was on your mind Distance offers insulation Providing me an excuse To look the other way Tomorrow is another day Surely you'll be okay I think it's enough to merely pray Knowing you have a dragon to slay Perhaps I'm afraid you will lean on me I don't know what kind of friend I'll be If you look too close what will you see A fragile man reaching out his hand Trying desperately to understand Life doesn't always go as planned I can't mask my sad, I won't pretend You don't need a cheerleader, you need a friend I'll try not to be brittle with help I'll bend With ears and heart my soul I lend For you my friend are important to me I will come close, I want to be There for you Tell me what to do Help me see What kind of friend You need me to be Within your courage I see We both can learn what it means to be free There are answers somewhere Well beyond What these eyes are trying to see.

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Monterey Sirak

Date: 8/30/2014 8:34:00 AM

I wish better days for your friend. Being a friend is sometimes hard work. "providing me an excuse to look the other way", now that is honesty. When we don't know what to do, we often do nothing which is so sad.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/30/2014 9:23:00 AM

I sent my friend the poem. Thanks for commenting. Hugs Rick.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 8/29/2014 1:15:00 AM

really well written and expressed. inspiring. thank you Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/29/2014 8:47:00 AM

Thanks Maurice.

Poet Tacito

Date: 8/28/2014 1:27:00 PM

Just a massive respect to you for this. I wish for him, brighter days.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/29/2014 8:48:00 AM

Me as well. Thanks Drake.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 8/26/2014 2:06:00 PM

very honest and well said. i hope your friend has the support he needs...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/26/2014 7:32:00 PM

I believe he does.

Carrie Richards

Date: 8/26/2014 10:02:00 AM

I think you are relating feelings we have all experienced from time to time.....human feelings are complex and filled with indecision, many mistakes in judgment, but sincere emotional connections that are never wasted. We learn as we go. :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/26/2014 7:33:00 PM

Wise words, I agree.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/26/2014 9:33:00 AM

Friends hv a soul to soul bond needless to say, distances can't keep them afar Richard! Very expressive n emotive write my friend! Best wishes to the friend n three cheers for friendship!!!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/26/2014 7:34:00 PM

He is doing well, he is a strong guy.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 8/26/2014 7:33:00 AM

I can relate very much to these feelings of yours, Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/26/2014 8:01:00 AM

Thanks Dr. Ram, poetry is a good way to unpack and process emotions.

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/26/2014 6:59:00 AM

I have never been around anyone with cancer, but doing these food deliveries to the elderly, seeing the sickness, trying to be a light, when it is sadness, but knowing whatever emotion shows on my face is what is reflected in theirs. To be who you are, that is all they need, keep prayers and healing wishes, much love my friend, always xx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/26/2014 8:02:00 AM

I am sure your patients view you as the angel you are.

Tim Smith

Date: 8/26/2014 3:52:00 AM

It is tough when you aren't close by...Prayers do wonders....letters as well....you are a good friend ....whatever you do will be appreciated

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/26/2014 8:05:00 AM

I know that the power of prayer should not be under estimated.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/26/2014 3:14:00 AM

Richard my heart goes out to you and your friend. I had a very close friend with cancer - she just wanted to be treated as 'Rose' not a cancer victim so i treated her as normal was just there for her and made her smile - at the end i was the only friend who continued to visit her and bring 'normality' into her life - the others couldn't cope to see her as she now was. . Your friend is so lucky to have such a caring compassionate man as you :-) Hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/26/2014 8:07:00 AM

Your words are wise Jan, thanks, Hugs Rick.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/26/2014 1:51:00 AM

Richard...I know you will be there for your friend. You won't abandon. You will be a blessing. That is who you are. You're there...in time of need. Bless you for it. This poem is just an example of how you blend truth, emotion, sincerity, and beauty together to produce poetry. I'm proud of you! Always have been...always will be.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/26/2014 8:11:00 AM

Yes, I know from experience....it is hard for them to talk about it. Love works wonders, Richard....Sometimes just saying....I don't know what to say, but I'm here for you....is all that is needed.

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

Yes I am there for my friend but somehow doubts creep in that I won't have the right words or am to far away. I also don't want to overwhelm. There is a balance that I hope I can achieve. When it comes to cancer people are afraid to talk about it and the person who has it is left feeling isolated.