Life On Hold

Claim your own joy
No more waiting by the phone
Hoping for a call that often never comes
He is not the completion of you
You are a whole person

These lost hours can never be reclaimed
Stop asking questions for which you have the answers
Do not pour your love into a broken glass
He is not worty of a love that is so pure

He feeds on your soul
Time to close the buffet
Claim your own joy
Discover the intricacies of you
Realize you are lovable
Don't count his failure as your own

Your time is now
You were never meant to live your life on hold
Claim your own joy
Let your laughter explode
The one you are meant to Love will hear it
You are made for better things
You deserve so much more
Yesterday will not be tommorow
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Nance Avatar
August 29, 2014 at 7:07 AM
Oh this is great! It is a get up and go, carpe diem, there is no use waiting for the phone to ring, I like that line, do not pour your love into a broken glass-awesome thoughts sweetie
Lamoureux Avatar
August 29, 2014 at 7:48 AM
I had forgotten about this piece, thanks for finding it.
Horsman Avatar
November 27, 2012 at 6:53 AM
such positivity Richard, and an excellent poem to boot, does not get much better than this....
Lamoureux Avatar
November 27, 2012 at 7:16 AM
Thanks Harry.
Cheesman Avatar
November 27, 2012 at 3:45 AM
Lots for one to ponder in this poem for sure :) great write Richard
Lamoureux Avatar
November 27, 2012 at 7:17 AM
Shaz my dear, how are you doing.
A   Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 10:07 PM
:-)...pd
Lamoureux Avatar
November 27, 2012 at 7:17 AM
Hi Linda.
Mjelde Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 4:21 PM
Hey hey, today I took the time to read your poem, I liked it! live life now!!! Hugs Laila
Lamoureux Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 5:35 PM
Thanks for your visit.
Ellison Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 3:31 PM
Sound advice, my friend! "Let your laughter explode" thems is my sentiments... keep smiling and stay happy!
Lamoureux Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 5:36 PM
I will do my best to maintain the happy!
Widjanarko Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 9:29 AM
The point is keep moving on and never look back :D, great encouragement poem :)-Hug, Yanny
Lamoureux Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 10:10 AM
Thanks Yanny, I guess you must be getting ready for bed and we are just starting our day.
Williams Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 9:07 AM
Richard I absolutely agree, live life now...David
Lamoureux Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 9:14 AM
Thanks David.
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