Richard Lamoureux Poet Rhyme

My Parting Gifts

The Angels have come
to take me away
The only hug I can give
are the words I write today
In my shaking hand
They've placed a golden pen
So I ponder my past
my here now and then

What words of wisdom 
do I have to impart?
At this moment 
I wish to express my whole heart
When you find your soul is aching 
and you're far from okay
The best gift I can offer
is to learn how to pray
For nothing is as bad 
as often it seems
Although life has tearful moments
you must cling to your dreams

Cry when you need to
don't keep emotions trapped inside
Happiness needs growing space 
It's blocked by what we hide
Let tears cleanse your spirit
loss and love makes you whole
Don't avoid your sadness
it strengthens the soul

Nothing is forever
so take many chances
Each stage in your life
is a collection of dances
Breathe in every moment
until your very last breath
Because not truly living
is a sad sort of death!

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Sara Kendrick September 10, 2016 at 5:21 PM Awesome work !! No wonder it is in the winners’ list. Congrats..Sara

Beautiful Scars September 2, 2016 at 7:56 PM Richard, lovely poem, congrats on your placement :)-luloo

Sunita U.D Palawon September 2, 2016 at 12:02 PM Great gifts...Congrats. Sunita

Teddy Kimathi September 2, 2016 at 9:24 AM Congrats Richard, for your WIN with this awesome poem!! ;-)

Constance La France March 6, 2016 at 12:33 AM Richard, this is an E X C E L L E N T poem, so beautifully penned, everything written so wise, wonderful, and I am loving this 7 ~ Richard Lamoureux March 6, 2016 at 7:49 AM Hi Constance, I'm pleased you like it.

Rob Carmack February 24, 2016 at 12:50 AM Richard - I was drawn to your line; 'loss and love makes you whole'. Reminded me of Ecclesiastes 7:3 "Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better." Good luck in the contest. Richard Lamoureux February 24, 2016 at 1:52 AM Thanks for your thoughtful comment Rob.

Laura Leiser February 19, 2016 at 2:39 PM I truly enjoyed this outstanding poem, Richard! Beautifully expressed, and I could truly relate to all your parting pearls of wisdom! I hope this rates high in the contest :) Richard Lamoureux February 21, 2016 at 11:34 AM Thanks Laura.

Susan Gentry February 18, 2016 at 10:31 AM "Learn how to pray..." Such tender advice and wisdom you express. Excellent! Good luck in the contest. Richard Lamoureux February 19, 2016 at 9:09 AM Thanks Susan.

Andrea Dietrich February 17, 2016 at 3:38 PM richard< I need to revise mine yet, but I had two of your three gifts in MY poem (don't want you to think I copied you). I was going to be sarcastic with it, try for humor, since this is such a difficult challenge for me. I think I need to go to serious because the humor may be misuderstood. SUre hope mine will look as nice as yours when I am finished! Richard Lamoureux February 18, 2016 at 7:15 AM I'm sure you will do great Andrea.

Poet Destroyer A February 17, 2016 at 12:39 PM WOW, Richard.... well expressed. Thank you for the message. I do hope you do well for this contest. LINDA Richard Lamoureux February 18, 2016 at 7:16 AM Me too! Thanks Linda.

Mama Bear February 17, 2016 at 10:56 AM You are right. We too often do not let our true emotions out and hide what we really feel. Good luck in the contest. Oh I do share my tears do I not? Miss you Love Mom Richard Lamoureux February 18, 2016 at 7:17 AM Yes you do! It's one of the things about you that makes you so lovable.

Casarah Nance February 17, 2016 at 10:43 AM Wise words from a wise man! x Richard Lamoureux February 18, 2016 at 7:17 AM Thanks Casarah. Hugs Rick.

Old Man Emu February 16, 2016 at 11:12 PM A wise poet you are Richard. It was a great read. Full of inspiration. Regards, Craig Richard Lamoureux February 17, 2016 at 8:13 AM Thanks Craig.

Suzanne Delaney February 16, 2016 at 3:39 PM This is a wonderful entry. Your parting wisdom is so thoughtful and the closing lines Superb. SuZ Richard Lamoureux February 17, 2016 at 8:14 AM Thanks SuZ. Hugs Rick.

Keith Bickerstaffe February 16, 2016 at 10:14 AM '...life drips in liquid moments' is such a fabulous phrase! Well contrived and expressed with a smooth cadence and fine rhyming! Well done Richard!! Best wishes, Keith Richard Lamoureux February 17, 2016 at 8:14 AM Thanks Keith.;0)

Wilma Neels February 16, 2016 at 4:37 AM This is such an awesome write Richard. Love the wisdom shared, especially when it comes to tears.. People think when you cry it is a sign of weakness. First poem I read today. It is a gem. All the best for the contest :) Richard Lamoureux February 16, 2016 at 8:44 AM What a thoughtful comment. Thanks Wilma.

Timothy Hicks February 16, 2016 at 12:00 AM I run out of compliments it seems when reading your introspective pieces. All I can say is what it meant to me ... I wholeheartedly agree with your humble advice, and each line was dripping with wisdom (perhaps even like liquid moments). Richard Lamoureux February 16, 2016 at 8:43 AM I so enjoy your comments Tim.

Donna Jones February 15, 2016 at 9:03 PM Yes dance....and enjoy today...just lovely Richard...hope all is well Richard Lamoureux February 16, 2016 at 8:42 AM Yes all is well, busy but good.

Eileen Manassian February 15, 2016 at 2:58 PM I wish you long life, dear, along with health and happiness. This is a very sage advice....one I wish I could take to my heart. You have again captured beauty, even with a difficult prompt. hugs Richard Lamoureux February 16, 2016 at 8:39 AM Hugs back to you Eileen, I'm off to see what you have come up with this morning.

Carol B. February 15, 2016 at 1:51 PM Absolutely love this piece! Great words to live by :) Faving this for sure. Richard Lamoureux February 16, 2016 at 8:38 AM Thanks Carol, ;0)

Emile Pinet February 15, 2016 at 12:49 PM Your work shouts of a subtle wisdom gently distributed throughout your poem. You did a wonderful job here. I read it several times and it came alive for me. Your talent comes through strong and straight from the heart of a gifted poet. Emile. Richard Lamoureux February 16, 2016 at 8:35 AM You are kind! Much appreciated.

Demetrios Trifiatis February 15, 2016 at 11:59 AM Solid and inspiring advice has your golden pen written, dear Richard! Certainly, whoever is the recipient of it, will become richer and wiser! A seven my friend! Richard Lamoureux February 16, 2016 at 8:11 AM Thank you my friend.

Luke Irwin February 15, 2016 at 11:18 AM I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Nicely done. Richard Lamoureux February 16, 2016 at 8:06 AM Thanks Luke.

CayCay Godwin February 15, 2016 at 10:49 AM I enjoyed your write very much, many lines are incredibly beautiful and all stanzas touching. I teared up writing mine and spent the day shaking it off! Wasn't it hard to pick just 3 philosophies! Oh, did you ever have to make up your mind. All the best ... CayCay Richard Lamoureux February 15, 2016 at 11:09 AM You did a great job Cay Cay.