Richard Lamoureux Poet Abecedarian

Moving On

All around me
Beautiful words flicker
Candle flame bright
Dancing on the tip of a wick
Encompasing me in a soft glow

Forever cascades past yesterday
Gathering my thoughts
Hope drips eternal
I think of who you were
Jesus holds you now

Kiss the face of God for me
Languish in a greater Love
Memories will console me for a while
Now is a time to celebrate you
Open hearts are so rare

Peace was always your prosperity
Questions did not always require answers
Rest from a life well lived
Smile your glorious smile
Time is of no consequence

Use your forever well
Victory lives beyond an empty vessel
Wisdom flowed easily from you
X really did mark the spot
Yesterday was not the end of you
Z to A, A to Z, last stop eternity


Dedicated to Bob.

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Eileen Manassian September 20, 2014 at 12:36 PM Your love for Bob is felt in every line. Beautiful poem, Richard. Bless you for sharing. Oh. .... and congrats on your win.

Lucilla Carrillo September 13, 2014 at 10:30 PM Richard; This is just beautiful. I will save as a favorite. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla Richard Lamoureux September 14, 2014 at 8:42 AM Thanks so much Lucilla.

Tim Ryerson September 13, 2014 at 3:54 PM 'Kiss the face of God for me' and 'Use your forever well' unbelievably insightful and well thought out lines (As is the whole poem) Congratulations my friend! - Tim Richard Lamoureux September 14, 2014 at 8:44 AM It is so cool being quoted, I appreciate the thought you put into your comment Tim.

Brenda Meier-Hans September 13, 2014 at 8:33 AM Congratulations on your win Richard. Excellent Abecedarian and tribute. Richard Lamoureux September 14, 2014 at 8:40 AM Thanks Brenda.

Faye Gibson September 13, 2014 at 8:24 AM Love this, Richard. A beautiful tribute to Bob and our Lord's provision for His children. Congrats! Richard Lamoureux September 14, 2014 at 8:43 AM God is good! Thanks Faye.

Pandita Sietesantos September 13, 2014 at 7:49 AM Huge congratulations, Richard on your well-deserved top of the class win! Excellent write, my friend! Pandita

Maurice Yvonne September 13, 2014 at 7:10 AM Excellent FIRST PLACE WIN my friend. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Richard Lamoureux September 14, 2014 at 8:37 AM Thanks Maurice.

Casarah Nance September 13, 2014 at 6:46 AM Congrats on first place my friend, :) happy hugs:) Richard Lamoureux September 14, 2014 at 8:39 AM Happy hug back to you.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma September 12, 2014 at 11:47 PM Fabulous write Richard! One of ur best poems,, great tribute with power of ur words! Congrats on top place win! Richard Lamoureux September 14, 2014 at 8:35 AM Thanks Upma, your visits are appreciated. Time has prevented me from saying thanks sooner.

Andrea Dietrich September 10, 2014 at 11:41 PM Wow, one of the best ABC poems I have seen recently. But I don't notice any win on it. Wasn't this contest judged?? Oh, it's in the Moving On contest. Well, you chose to write a very good one for that challenge and not only that, but it is so sincere and heartfelt. I just love it. Richard Lamoureux September 14, 2014 at 8:29 AM I had wanted to enter it in the ABC contest but missed the dead line. This contest seemed a good fit so I thought why not give it a go.

Charlotte Puddifoot September 10, 2014 at 6:54 AM a good rendering of the form, which is similar in a way to the abc form - neither are very easy to write, to get them to read smoothly...I particularly like the first stanza, the concept of words flickering like a candle, beautiful :) Richard Lamoureux September 10, 2014 at 7:42 AM Thanks Charlotte, I am not particularly fond of the form because I find it to restrictive. Still it is good to challange myself.

Vincent Flannery September 9, 2014 at 2:09 PM Very powerful words which come together so well in this wonderful work you have written Richard. And a wonderful tribute in having such a great outlook! Richard Lamoureux September 10, 2014 at 7:43 AM Thanks Vincent.

Regina Mcintosh September 9, 2014 at 1:23 PM Excellent. I love this. Thank you for sharing it here. Love and prayers, Gina Richard Lamoureux September 10, 2014 at 7:44 AM Thanks for the vist and prayers Gina.

Honestly J.T. September 9, 2014 at 12:20 PM Nicely Done (7) Richard Lamoureux September 10, 2014 at 7:44 AM Thanks, ;0).

Mama Bear September 9, 2014 at 9:26 AM Wonderful tribute to our husband and father Thank you for this I am sure he knows and is happy now. Love Mom Richard Lamoureux September 10, 2014 at 7:46 AM I have no doubt he is happy now. I love you mom.

Monterey Sirak September 9, 2014 at 7:41 AM Wow! What an amazing memorial poem. "Forever cascades past yesterday", a powerful description of that waterfall of time. Richard Lamoureux September 9, 2014 at 8:47 AM Thanks Monterey, it is hard to believe it has been over three years since Bob moved on.

Christine Costello September 8, 2014 at 9:20 PM This is a stunningly beautiful dedication!!! God bless Bob and you. :-) Richard Lamoureux September 9, 2014 at 7:21 AM Thanks Christine, Bob was my step Dad and was a blessing to my mom and us kids. He is missed but we know he has moved on to paradise.

Arthur Vaso September 8, 2014 at 9:11 PM Beautiful! Richard Lamoureux September 9, 2014 at 7:21 AM Thanks Arthur.

Ilene Bauer September 8, 2014 at 8:42 PM this is extraordinary, richard! Richard Lamoureux September 9, 2014 at 7:23 AM Thanks Ilene, I usually find this form restrictive. For some reason this time it flowed.

Maurice Yvonne September 8, 2014 at 6:25 PM yes my learned friends are dead on. this is a gem. I am sure you will score high in the contest. Richard Lamoureux September 9, 2014 at 7:26 AM Thanks my friend. Richard Lamoureux September 9, 2014 at 7:25 AM

Casarah Nance September 8, 2014 at 6:17 PM Oh I love this, well done! you rock babe Richard Lamoureux September 9, 2014 at 7:24 AM Thanks Casarah

Tim Smith September 8, 2014 at 6:03 PM Outstanding Richard...Flowed very well....A wonderful gift from the birthday boy.......cheers