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Lending Both Hands

Let me 
lend a hand
I can’t sit
when you 
have to stand
When you 
can’t do it all
together we can

It’s not 
a woman thing
It’s more than
just gender roles
boy girl lady or man
I can change diapers
and wash that pan
I’m a participant 
not a fan

Bit by bit
we can get to it
It will go faster
if I don’t sit
Put this here 
that there
when we work share
everything will easily fit
Finishing faster
we both benefit

In the end
on each other 
we can depend
Together lifting life’s burdens
our backs bend
There are dishes to do 
laundry and socks to mend
Then family functions to attend
Life to be lived
with you
my partner
lover and friend.

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Brenda Chiri

Date: 11/27/2019 5:24:00 AM

lol I had to go deep to find one I hadn't commented on yet but glad I did! Loved it!;)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/27/2019 8:12:00 AM

Thanks Brenda. I appreciate you searching this one out.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 7/12/2019 8:25:00 PM

Hello Richard … your verse certainly paints a nice picture on how life can be if all pull and put in together. Respect is what keeps us together - thank you Richard - Lindsay

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/13/2019 12:52:00 AM

Thanks Lindsay. ;0)

Vegter Papyrus

Date: 5/6/2019 10:55:00 AM

Sharing the workload to take care of the family and keep everything running smooth. I know that she appreciates it. Now have dinner ready when she comes home and you may get lucky. Waddup R? Blessings...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/6/2019 11:08:00 AM

Ha ha, you would get no arguments from me. If it worked every time I would soon be a gourmet chef.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 4/12/2019 6:38:00 PM

This is so generous and inspiring - the last stanza especially touching-

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/12/2019 7:14:00 PM

Thanks Michelle.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/8/2019 2:30:00 PM

This Richard is one of the most caring, loving poems I have ever read - your sharing is so beautiful - kudos my friend! I loved and faved this poem! Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/8/2019 2:35:00 PM

Much appreciated Jennifer. Hugs back.

Linda Milgate

Date: 2/11/2019 9:15:00 PM

such a lovely poem and nice to see so much warmth and caring in a family from the father and husband.

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 1/20/2019 10:00:00 AM

What a sweet man/writer you are!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/18/2019 3:03:00 PM

Deceptively simple prescription for a loving partnership --- in all its profundity. Nicely done, Richard! Best wishes, Gershon

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/9/2019 11:30:00 AM

Hello Richard, yes every word in this poem you have created is true. I do like this poem that you have created. That is the way it should be in a married life together. have a nice day my friend.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/16/2019 8:04:00 PM

Thanks Darlene.

Heather Ober

Date: 1/2/2019 9:07:00 AM

This is beautiful. It captures the essence of partnership perfectly. Why sit while the other is standing if you can sit together sooner if you work together? Happy New Year.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/16/2019 8:05:00 PM

Thanks Heather.

John Fleming

Date: 1/1/2019 11:52:00 PM

Your heart "worn on your sleeve" as always, Richard...may your God bless and keep you. Have a prosperous and wonderful New Year! :) john

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/16/2019 8:06:00 PM

Thanks John.

Charles Messina

Date: 1/1/2019 9:02:00 PM

The gentleman in you is glowing Richard. Awesome write! Happy New Year to you and yours...Charlie

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/16/2019 8:06:00 PM

Thanks Charlie.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/1/2019 7:48:00 AM

Nice rhyme for your better half, Richard:)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/1/2019 11:07:00 AM

Thanks Jo.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 1/1/2019 12:49:00 AM

Lovely tribute to your life partner. If more couples understood this principle, there would be happier marriages. :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/1/2019 11:08:00 AM

There are many times I haven’t done my share. She however is amazing. Hugs Rick.

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/31/2018 9:17:00 PM

WoW! Richard, You have penned a realistic love story. And I enjoyed it from start to finish. Wishing on the best in 2019. Happy New Year's my friend:-) Alexis

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/1/2019 11:11:00 AM

Thanks Alexis for this thoughtful comment and Visit.

James Edward Lee Sr.

Date: 12/31/2018 5:32:00 PM

Grand rhyme and right on time.... Great write thanks for all you do.. Peace, Love and blessings for you and yours Be blessed in 2019 James

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/31/2018 8:59:00 PM

Thanks James.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 12/31/2018 11:32:00 AM

Hi Richard, such wonderful sentiments are displayed in this write. I do love the content of this write. More men should be this way Richard. I live with my sister and we both share the chores. Your song sings and brings my heart joy. You and your lady are both blessed to have each other. Have a wonderful New Year my friend. Your friend always....Mike. A fave.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/31/2018 9:00:00 PM

Thanks Mike!:0)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/30/2018 3:29:00 PM

I love this . Sure do wish my hubbie understood this one. (if I could even get him to read a poem). He DOES work out in the cold a lot, so he gets off the hook!!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/31/2018 9:01:00 PM

Thanks Andrea. Here’s to lots of help in the New Year.