Richard Lamoureux Poet Monorhyme

My Father Your Father Our Father

My Father  Your Father Our Father

My guardian and protector from the evils of deception
I thrive in your presence by learning from your correction
The past present and future, you are the connection
My life has purpose, when others see your reflection

I lift my hands to the “Ancient of days.”
Allow me to walk in the counsel of your ways.
Accept my offering as I give you praise.
Let my tongue be honourable in every phrase.

I have strayed from the path, that you gave
Without you I’m destined for the grave
To my desires I’ve been a slave
Transform my weakness, please make me brave.

I am unworthy, I know it is true
Nothing in this world compares to you
Seeing through your eyes the world in new
You are perfection in all that you do.


Some seek to find you, through the words of the Koran
Others choose the Bible  to learn of your plan
My understanding is finite for I am just a man
Help me to be humble, please reveal all you can

Fulfill my desire exchange bitter for sweet
At the waters of baptism we shall meet
My direction each step please guide my feet
You give me breath you make my heart beat.


  
This piece was created with my friend and Poet Mohammad Imtiaz. A praise poem from a Muslim and Christian Perspective.

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Cal Bambi The Word Artist July 28, 2019 at 2:16 PM Richard thank you for your moving poem, and thank you for your comment on my poem The Lady. I plan to become a Premium member tomorrow because I like presenting a photo that suits my poems so check back. Cheers,

Vladislav Raven October 24, 2018 at 9:30 AM Hi Richard, this is a wonderful collaboration of Faith. It is so well written by you both. This write shows that we both believe in the same God. In the end, there is one God. I really love the content of this one. This is an excellent write, as I would say, a poetic jewel. A fave. Have a wonderful Wednesday Richard. Your friend always....Mike.

Faraz Ajmal July 7, 2018 at 11:40 AM A really nice collaboration by both of you, I can see a mutual understanding here and the desire to know the truth, that is what Jesus say, search the truth and the truth shall free you, secondly Quran says in chapter 2(baqarah) that O people of book ( jews,Christians) come to the common terms, then there are terms, so instead of fighting, we should respect or if given chance try to resolve the issues, good luck and have a reslly nice day

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper May 6, 2018 at 12:54 AM A nice collaboration from two 'people of the book'! A great example of how even though we may refer to Him by different names, we still pray to the same God. No need for all the tension and strife between these two wonderful religions! Nice work! MC

Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2018 at 8:37 AM Thanks to all who have commented. My time will not allow me to respond today but I will be back to read some of your artistry.

Yazmin Malik March 28, 2018 at 6:51 AM Amen and Ameen :). Sweet interactions. Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2018 at 8:34 AM Thank you.

Paul Callus March 27, 2018 at 1:19 PM A meaningful and inspiring collaboration. Religions, when not being misused, have a lot to offer. Regards // paul Richard Lamoureux April 4, 2018 at 9:08 AM Thanks Paul.

Chris Hagy March 26, 2018 at 10:39 PM Great collaboration! I try not to label myself except to say that I am a believer... I think this piece definitely expresses the greater good :) great write Richard and Mohammad :) Richard Lamoureux April 4, 2018 at 9:24 AM Thanks Chris.

Freddie Robinson Jr. March 26, 2018 at 10:09 AM I agree totally w/Akkina ... Beautiful and spiritually elevating poetry, Richard and Mohammed. We all come from One Branch. Such an enlightening poem. Love and more love always.

Akkina Downing March 25, 2018 at 7:03 PM This is beautiful and inspiring. Great collab Richard! Hugs :)

Nette Onclaud March 25, 2018 at 4:58 PM what a soulful poem gloriously handled.. great collab, rich... timely for the lenten season.. huggs

Charlie Smith March 25, 2018 at 10:18 AM There is one God he just has a lot of different names, lovely collaboration...

Viv Wigley March 25, 2018 at 2:03 AM Excellent collaboration, and a welcome breath of harmony in this increasingly fractured world, Well done both. Regards, Viv

Eileen Manassian March 24, 2018 at 6:47 AM Lovely...open dialogue is what we need with believers of other faiths. This poem is testament to that. I've missed you at my page. Hope all is well.

Maria Williams March 21, 2018 at 8:02 AM A wonderful collaboration again Richard and Mohammad, you two write so well together. Such a fitting poem for this Holy Season....Maria

Carol B. March 20, 2018 at 7:47 PM Fantastic collaboration! I agree with Catie this piece is inspirational. Richard have you seen Armand’s latest poem. I am trying to garner support for him and his new adventure. If you get a chance check it out. :)

Sunlite Wanter March 20, 2018 at 6:35 PM So beautiful Richard. It could be my prayer, too.

Ralph Sergi March 20, 2018 at 4:18 PM Hi Richard: What we need is less tribes and more diversity GREAT POEM!

Vijay Pandit March 20, 2018 at 2:41 PM Your poem is a great exhibit for harmony among people and cultures..kudos to you Richard and Mohammad!

Muhammad Imtiaz March 20, 2018 at 12:50 PM Thanks Richard..you are Lion Heart

Tom Cunningham March 20, 2018 at 11:47 AM A beautiful collaboration Richard. You both compose well together. Tom

Arturo Michael March 20, 2018 at 9:50 AM This is really good...I like it...All the best Richard...