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My Happy Pretend

Let me pretend my way, to a happy beginning. Where the fabric of life, was thick and not thinning. A time and a place, with a loving warm feeling. A super fantastic life, that was perfectly appealing. Where my days were exquisite, like lines to a "Hallmark" poem. Everything so perfect, our house was a home. Time to be a gleeful child, daddy left me alone. My sins weren't so many, I didn't need to atone. Days warm and special, from the very start. A beautiful life, imitation of art. We each were so loving, that was the best part. Days filled with happy, never a broken heart. Pretending doesn't work, so I'll just try and be. Look past my own surfaces and then I might see. Beginnings aren't endings, my God has blessed me. Forgiven and forgiving, from the past I'm set free!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 10/19/2016 2:13:00 PM
Richard. I really can identify with this and it is very good!
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Date: 3/13/2016 6:00:00 PM
Richard, this was a very meaningful write and thought provoking and I am liking it 7 ~
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/13/2016 6:03:00 PM
Thanks Constance.
Date: 2/13/2016 10:06:00 AM
Another super-thoughtful piece, reminiscent of your poem In A Perfect World! It is great for us that beginnings are not endings ... if they were our hope would be slim at best! Hallmark cards are overrated...
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/13/2016 6:03:00 PM
Thanks Timothy!
Date: 2/6/2016 9:40:00 AM
AWESOME POEM!!!! Beautiful words...I can like most relate I've been at the top of my mountain but I've also been at the bottom. It can be hard to get back up. Just know that no matter how bad things seem...YOU CAN SUCCEED!!!!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/13/2016 6:04:00 PM
So true!
Date: 2/2/2016 2:39:00 PM
I found this to be so uplifting and positive, great poem Richard
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/13/2016 6:04:00 PM
Thanks Arthur.
Date: 1/13/2016 5:52:00 AM
How beautiful the dawn of life may appear, especially when we have never experienced the burning noon and the darkening evening of our life! Beautiful writing that pacifies the soul, dear Richard!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/13/2016 6:48:00 AM
Thanks Demetrios, we do not have to wear the rags from our past for we are children of The King.
Date: 1/12/2016 2:36:00 PM
yes, better to just simply be honest and true to one's self, rich.. this is a heartfelt, beautiful piece.. huggs
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/13/2016 6:51:00 AM
Thanks Nette, I have much to be thankful for.
Date: 1/12/2016 1:23:00 PM
I always relate to your poems, dear Richard. This one was no different. I understand exactly what you're talking about it. Beautifully expressed and written:) +7
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/13/2016 6:52:00 AM
Good morning Ellis, thanks for such a thoughtful comment and visit.
Date: 1/12/2016 1:12:00 PM
:) Lovely
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/13/2016 6:53:00 AM
Thanks Eileen, hugs Rick.
Date: 1/12/2016 1:04:00 PM
- Lovely - Childhood times have their memories for everyone, which we take with us throughout life..... both good and bad - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/13/2016 6:54:00 AM
She true, thanks for visiting Anne Lise.
Date: 1/12/2016 11:15:00 AM
lovely poem Richard...best wishes
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/13/2016 6:55:00 AM
Thanks for being the first to comment. Much appreciated.

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