Richard Lamoureux Poet Rhyme

In a Perfect World

A Perfect World Begins With You

In a perfect world
I would get to spend every moment with you
In a perfect world
I would languish in a decadent love that's true
In a perfect world
there would have been no need for tears
In that perfect world
we wouldn't have gone through trials or fears
In a perfect world 
We would be gifted endless happy years

Or perhaps in a perfect world
Someone else would be more perfect for you
and you would think he was amazing too
For me that perfect world would be truly blue
What would this broken heart ever do?
I don't care about perfection, if I can't spend my life with you.

In this imperfect world
We've had our share of trouble
We haven't lived life in a perfect bubble
Sometimes we trip and stumble
Yet we are blessed many times more than double.
What we have gone through has made us who we are
Fortunately we have both ventured here from afar
You are my life's light, hope and guiding star
So what if life's not perfect, that's much better than okay
I don't wish for it to be any other way
Things happen as they should day by day
We let life unfold as it may
For all things happened to bring you here to me
I'm at the right place where I'm glad to be
For I know being with you has always been my destiny
Therefore I'm beyond sure 
this is my excellent world
Because around perfection 
these arms are curled!


Written: February 9, 2016

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Red Fiery March 6, 2016 at 9:15 PM Hi Richard ! This is so awesome that i couldn't stop myself from visiting you again...faving it now ! Richard Lamoureux March 7, 2016 at 8:07 AM You are sweet.

Red Fiery February 23, 2016 at 11:11 PM This is perfect poem by a perfect poet ! I am serious ....I enjoyed reading this and I can see that my fellow poets enjoyed your work too ! Thank you for always supporting my work too...cheers ! Richard Lamoureux February 24, 2016 at 1:50 AM My pleasure Red, good night.

Probir Gupta February 19, 2016 at 9:38 AM Wonderful world view..... Richard Lamoureux February 20, 2016 at 1:21 PM Thanks Probir. Richard Lamoureux February 20, 2016 at 1:21 PM Thanks Probir.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 19, 2016 at 1:08 AM Awesome poetry n win Richard.. big congrats! Richard Lamoureux February 19, 2016 at 1:11 AM Thanks Upma.

Andrea Dietrich February 19, 2016 at 12:07 AM This was so fantastic. I am glad yours made the list. I think it was my favorite of all. Congratulations. Richard Lamoureux February 19, 2016 at 1:11 AM I'm pleased you like it.

Steve Grammatico February 19, 2016 at 12:04 AM Well done, Richard. Your opening is particularly effective. Richard Lamoureux February 19, 2016 at 1:10 AM Thanks Steve.

Dan Cwiak February 18, 2016 at 11:37 PM What beautiful sentiments, Richard. Congrats on this winner. Richard Lamoureux February 19, 2016 at 1:10 AM Thanks Dan.

Poet Destroyer A February 18, 2016 at 10:20 PM Richard, Congrats on your "Perfect World WIN." LINDA Richard Lamoureux February 19, 2016 at 1:10 AM Thanks Linda.

Edward Ebbs February 18, 2016 at 9:16 PM Nicely written Richard, congrats on your win! Richard Lamoureux February 19, 2016 at 1:09 AM Thanks Edward.

Timothy Hicks February 18, 2016 at 7:48 PM So happy to see this on the winner's list, Richard! It truly is a wonderful piece, because it's vulnerable, and shows who you are. Richard Lamoureux February 18, 2016 at 8:06 PM Thanks Tim!

Beautiful Scars February 18, 2016 at 6:00 PM Richard, congrats on your placement in the contest..very good poem..*smiles* -luloo Richard Lamoureux February 18, 2016 at 7:38 PM Thanks Luloo.

Lin Lane February 18, 2016 at 5:55 PM Enduring love, how perfect that would be. Congratulations, Rick. Well done. Richard Lamoureux February 18, 2016 at 7:38 PM Thanks Lin Lane

Susan Gentry February 18, 2016 at 5:54 PM Congratulations on your win! :) Enjoyed reading it again. Richard Lamoureux February 18, 2016 at 7:39 PM Thanks for coming back Susan.

Susan Gentry February 18, 2016 at 10:35 AM I really like the last of this best! It even has a calmness to it that is not in the 1st part. Well done. Richard Lamoureux February 18, 2016 at 7:40 PM Thanks Susan, she does calm my spirit.

Donna Jones February 16, 2016 at 9:12 PM Life itself is such a wonder...being blessed and happy in imperfection is mostly by choice..happy with life itself...loved this work also Richard Richard Lamoureux February 18, 2016 at 7:41 PM That is true Donna. How are you my friend, any new pieces posted?

Elaine George February 14, 2016 at 3:46 PM Hi, Richard. This is such a beautiful, tender rendering of a perfect world. Love it! Richard Lamoureux February 15, 2016 at 7:51 AM Thanks Elaine. Hugs Rick.

Susan Palli February 14, 2016 at 1:03 PM love it! will keep this one in favorites good one for the contest Richard Lamoureux February 15, 2016 at 7:51 AM What a great comment, thanks.

Nette Onclaud February 14, 2016 at 11:41 AM this is so affectionate, rich... i enjoy the play of perfection and imperfection within your lines!.. happy hearts day and huggs! Richard Lamoureux February 15, 2016 at 7:52 AM I hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day Nette, hugs Rick.

Mark Peterson February 14, 2016 at 12:07 AM Wonderful that you have this perspective. Somehow, seeing through and prevailing over the nonsense serves us well, yet I it's hard for me that I so seldom understand. So I try to keep my face into the wind, that I'm not turned aside and completely blown away. Richard Lamoureux February 14, 2016 at 5:23 AM Good morning and thanks for your thoughtful comment.

Harry Horsman February 13, 2016 at 4:35 AM Just reading your poetry makes my day Richard. Richard Lamoureux February 13, 2016 at 7:38 AM You are kind my friend. Thanks for adding a smile to my day.

Suzanne Delaney February 12, 2016 at 9:35 PM A beautiful closing line. How fortunate you both are to have a perfect love. SuZ Richard Lamoureux February 13, 2016 at 7:39 AM Thanks SuZ I try to not take it for granted. I am indeed blessed.

Michael Tor February 12, 2016 at 5:33 PM Love shines through in this write Richard. When a man finds perfection in their partner that's like a winning lottery ticket. Congratulations my friend on your partner and your write. Richard Lamoureux February 13, 2016 at 7:40 AM Better than the lottery! Thanks Michael, how have you been?

Emile Pinet February 12, 2016 at 2:19 PM Your skills are well honed and I for one enjoy reading your poems and your reviews, they are works of art that outshine most other poems on this site. Emile. Richard Lamoureux February 12, 2016 at 2:22 PM Hi Emile, you at kind my friend. I'm pleased you enjoy my writing.

John Hamilton February 12, 2016 at 12:35 PM A lovely write Richard, expressed my feelings exactly for my wife. Thanks for posting this gem. Richard Lamoureux February 12, 2016 at 1:57 PM Thanks John, I'm pleased you like it.

Poet Destroyer A February 11, 2016 at 10:52 PM Hello, Richard, I gave you the biggest compliment to another soup member over the phone yesterday. I was not wrong, every line is perfect. If I ever was to learn from anyone on this site it would definitely be you and Sir Paul C..... The ending wraps up perfectly. Love LINDA Richard Lamoureux February 12, 2016 at 2:02 PM If it was just curiosity they would have all moved on to the next big thing. Because of your talent they are continuously dawn to your writing. As for haters they are not worth a second thought. Poet Destroyer A February 12, 2016 at 8:01 AM Good morning Richard, My sister's on tour right now. I logged on to her account a few days ago, to close a contest I sponsored under Skat, and noticed that there was absolutely NO movement from her. :( just mine from the day I closed the contest. Anyways, thanks for asking. About my popularity. LoL, I always felt it was from all my haters snooping my writes, plus all the curiosity of my Poetic Name ;) Richard Lamoureux February 12, 2016 at 2:17 AM Thanks Linda, I sometimes wonder how ideas keep popping in my head. The last time I stopped writing I had a seven year gap so I hope I can ride the wave for as long as possible. As for learning from me I am honoured that you say that. I personally am in awe of your talent. Your popularity is the result of your tremendous talent and also due to how much you support people on the site. How is SKAT? I haven't seen her in a bit, I hope she is okay.

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