Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Next Time

Next time
We will have more time
To sit
To laugh
Share our secrets
Talk about our yesterdays
Dream of our tomorrows

Next time
I will be more patient
Less critical
I will only see the good
The best of you
I will cherish your laughter
See beyond what I need

Next time
I will celebrate
Stand up and cheer
Marvel at your skill
Brag about you
Yes you
Your accomplishments
Your spirit
I will be proud
I will be the loudest in the room

Next time
I will not be distracted
By so many things
I will ignore the cell phone
Put down the remote control
Turn off my computer

Next time
Will be here and now
Today
Yes today
I see you
I am with you
In this moment
For this hour
For this day
In this way
This is our time
Take my hand
Sit with me
No 
Do you really have to go
I understand

Next time!

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Monterey Sirak October 10, 2013 at 9:09 AM You are right, in this modern busy world there are far too many 'next times' and not enough 'this time'. Whatever happened to sitting on the porch with a glass of tea, watching flowers grow, and talking to each other completely in the moment? Richard Lamoureux October 10, 2013 at 9:22 AM I agree, I actually wrote a poem called "Porch Life" not posted here but it does deal with the magic of sitting back and enjoying the moment.

Shadow Hamilton October 10, 2013 at 8:19 AM a sense of anticipation running through this excellent pen Richard next time sometimes never comes and you convey this well love it Shadow x smile Richard Lamoureux October 10, 2013 at 9:20 AM Thanks Shadow. I hope you are making excellent use of your time.

Dr.Ram Mehta October 9, 2013 at 9:36 PM Very enjoyable thoughts with meaningful message, Richard Richard Lamoureux October 10, 2013 at 7:54 AM Thanks Dr. Ram.

Liam Mcdaid October 9, 2013 at 12:16 PM a delightful piece penned really beautiful Richard Lamoureux October 10, 2013 at 7:55 AM Thanks Liam

Poet Tacito October 9, 2013 at 8:57 AM Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt...and pants. I know this feeling all too well. We can only hope for a 2nd time around. Excellent message. Richard Lamoureux October 9, 2013 at 9:58 AM Thanks Drake

Eileen Manassian October 9, 2013 at 8:11 AM Wonderful, Richard....absolutely wonderful....Unfortunately, some missed opportunities make that next time hard to come by........... Richard Lamoureux October 9, 2013 at 9:59 AM I hear you Eileen! Hugs Rick.