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Moon's Guardian

only daughter
beautiful moon face
will his love eclipse mine

Copyright © Richard Lamoureux | Year Posted 2017

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Jennifer Proxenos

August 13, 2020 at 9:25 AM

Your beautiful daughter, and in a few minutes you are giving her away to another man - your daughter will always love you as much as she always has and the love that she will share with her husband cannot be compared - question - will she still love me - has been asked for generations - I remarried in my mid forties to a man I knew from my early twenties and who I loved deeply - my son at the reception said, Elias, I am not giving my mom to you, I am sharing her with you. hugs, Jenn

Richard Lamoureux

August 14, 2020 at 5:51 AM

You are kind. In actuality We have a son, no daughter. He got married two years ago. I’m glad you found the right person. It took me two tries as well and we have been happily married for 26 years. Thanks for your visit.

September 26, 2019 at 10:27 AM

Beautiful ! :-) x

Richard Lamoureux

September 26, 2019 at 10:49 AM

Thanks Elaine.

Vladislav Raven

November 6, 2018 at 4:28 PM

Hi Richard, a wonderful Questionku flows from your pen. So much is said in so few words. I don't know how you manage to do so. This one goes into my faves my friend. Have a wonderful Monday. Your friend always....Mike.

December 7, 2017 at 12:05 AM

A great questionku poem to which any answer could be somehow unsatisfying.

Richard Lamoureux

December 7, 2017 at 8:56 AM

Thanks Afzal.

December 2, 2017 at 11:36 AM

That's a nice one, Richard. I think it will be a very different kind of love that simply does not compare with, nor diminish, the father's love.

Richard Lamoureux

December 2, 2017 at 1:24 PM

I agree, this however deals with a parent's inability to let go. Thanks for your visit Agnes.

Darlene De Beaulieu

December 1, 2017 at 8:15 PM

A well expressed poem Richard. Peace and love Always my friend.

Richard Lamoureux

December 2, 2017 at 1:24 PM

Thanks Darlene.

December 1, 2017 at 12:33 PM

Wow Rick, this is one of the best I've seen so much said in so few words, written as if you were the father, great wordplay and imagery, I've gotta fave this one!

Richard Lamoureux

December 2, 2017 at 1:24 PM

You are kind John.

Kristina Whitmore

November 30, 2017 at 1:13 PM

The moon an ever phasing shape shifts each month as does the daily ocean tides. Inspiring three lines.

Richard Lamoureux

December 2, 2017 at 1:25 PM

Thanks Kristina.

November 27, 2017 at 7:04 PM

very deep question and so evident of a father's love of his daughter and mixed feelings on losing her to her husband. I'VE EXPERIENCED THAT FIRST HAND MYSELF.. Great poem and so much packed in such few words.. Now that is top poetic talent on display... A fav...

Richard Lamoureux

November 27, 2017 at 7:06 PM

Thanks Robert.

November 25, 2017 at 7:04 PM

Awww...I can only imagine what emotions a Dad experiences, but this, I'm sure, sums it up beautifully in few words. Great write!

Richard Lamoureux

November 27, 2017 at 7:06 PM

Thanks Rhoda. ;0)

November 23, 2017 at 7:05 AM

Never! Thoughtful questionku, I can understand a father's heart, Richard:)

Richard Lamoureux

November 23, 2017 at 7:44 AM

Thanks Jo.

Andrea Dietrich

November 18, 2017 at 7:22 PM

OMG, one of the best questionku ever!! FAVE

Richard Lamoureux

November 23, 2017 at 7:43 AM

Thanks Andrea.:0)

November 15, 2017 at 1:21 PM

Lovely Richard!

Richard Lamoureux

November 18, 2017 at 3:34 PM

Thanks Kim.

Scott Thirtyseven

November 15, 2017 at 7:01 AM

Stunning. Brilliant write.

Richard Lamoureux

November 15, 2017 at 8:21 AM

Thanks Scott.

November 14, 2017 at 10:01 PM

Yes, Richard, I thought about that with my own daughter's latest beau. And the one after. And the one after that..... nicely writ, Sir. Regards, Viv

Richard Lamoureux

November 15, 2017 at 8:21 AM

Thanks Viv!;0)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

November 14, 2017 at 10:06 AM

A beautiful pen Richard :) Bless! xomo

Richard Lamoureux

November 15, 2017 at 8:42 AM

Thanks Maureen, I enjoyed your dove poem.

Richard Lamoureux

November 15, 2017 at 8:36 AM

Thanks Maureen.

Eileen Manassian

November 14, 2017 at 9:59 AM

Just back to thank you for that comment on my Blushing Virgin Soul poem. I really liked your play on words...True, so true.

Richard Lamoureux

November 15, 2017 at 8:37 AM

Thanks Eileen, I couldn't resist.;0)

November 14, 2017 at 3:47 AM

Oh Rick, this is so beautiful...I'm enthralled by it's powerful message, and the fact that you incorporated the moon in such a way that I'm pleased to see its splendor! The message is really sad though my friend! I don't think anyone could eclipse the love of you and your daughter! That is forever true, no matter what it is unconditional, even if at times it doesn't feel like it! I truly loved reading this grandiose piece this morning, Great work!!

Richard Lamoureux

November 14, 2017 at 8:50 AM

Thanks Russell, I personally don't have a daughter but can imagine the protective instinct. Also I think it is okay that another's love eclipses his own. It does not mean that his love has stopped shining it is just less visible for a time. Thanks for such a great comment Russell.

Wilfred Aniagyei

November 14, 2017 at 3:12 AM

New form studied here, nice one Richard

Richard Lamoureux

November 14, 2017 at 8:51 AM

Thanks Wilfred, please give it a try.

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

November 14, 2017 at 1:22 AM

On no,you are not King Lear, Richard. Loved it.Regards.

Richard Lamoureux

November 14, 2017 at 8:52 AM

Thanks Rajat.

Eileen Manassian

November 13, 2017 at 11:33 PM

Oh dear....nothing can eclipse that. It is only a different form of love, nothing more....nothing less. Beautiful, indeed. :)

Richard Lamoureux

November 14, 2017 at 8:54 AM

Yes different and it is okay that for a time to be eclipsed. The father's love of course will continue to shine.

November 13, 2017 at 9:47 PM

This is so beautiful Richard!

Richard Lamoureux

November 14, 2017 at 8:55 AM

Thanks Arthur.

November 13, 2017 at 7:10 PM

aww Richard this gave me a tear in my eye an absolute little gem of a poem:-) into my faves:-) hugs jan

Richard Lamoureux

November 14, 2017 at 8:56 AM

Wow, thanks Jan.

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