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Numbers Flashed

What would I give up for you? My morning coffee The newspaper I rarely have time to read Maybe a few evenings at the opera Or perhaps that newer shinier car I see your image Flash accross my screen tiny emancipated body Fragile Sad Glassy eyed I feel I see I avert my eyes What can I do? Will it make a difference? Can I love you who I do not know? Guilt washes over me I have so much Will I be called to account For my selfishness Apathy Ignorance The heart I lack My tears I shed for you during late nights Phone numbers flashed accross my screen On my 60 inch HD TV Remote control in hand A choice Do I change your life? Is it easier to look away? I can't decide My phone glowing in the dark Accusing me Asking me What will you give up My hand trembles I reach out Dial Stretch my heart Across an ocean To you A life worth saving A story to rewrite Your village People you care about A well Food for your table Medicine A blanket A difference I can no longer look the other way I have seen your face Looked into your eyes My coffee Your new day! Inspired By Bindu's poem "Prey"

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/2/2013 5:29:00 PM

an excellent choice made, Richard. this is such a tough topic because sometimes the charities are frauds or a lot of the money is not really going toward the ones needing it, but to administration. I have been giving to ones I truly trust and to ones through my church when I can. Good poem

Jack Jordan

Date: 10/2/2013 9:30:00 AM

Beautifully done, Richard. Life's perpetual conflicts... jack

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/2/2013 8:58:00 AM

Nice struggling life you have like me, and there is continuous flow of emotions and sentiments, Richard

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/2/2013 5:58:00 AM

- Anyone can do a little bit .... compassion ... hear / listen / help .... Great poem Richard!! - Have a beautiful day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/2/2013 7:51:00 AM

Thanks Anne Lise

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/2/2013 4:18:00 AM

Very emotive work that is touching..Enjoyed reading this one today..At our church we do shoes boxes for Christmas, it is through the Billy Graham ministries..We do either a box for a boy or a girl of school age..We put in school supplies, hard candy, gum, and a toy..These boxes go overseas which we page the cost of shipping to help some child get an education and a little pleasure at Christmas..Great topic that you have chosen about which to write a poem..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/2/2013 7:50:00 AM

What an excellent idea and a great way to help and witness to the children at the same time.

Tim Ryerson

Date: 10/2/2013 3:30:00 AM

Breathtaking poem Richard... Yes, we have so much, so much more that we really need and who knows? This child you have helped my grow up to change the world - Tim

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/2/2013 7:47:00 AM

Thanks Tim, you make an excellent point.

Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday

Date: 10/1/2013 8:29:00 PM

Yes, it's really terrible to see things as they really are and go on meeting them everyday in the street and just close our eyes, not knowing what to do, how to do... I feel particularly concerned, yes. But I feel so weak and...no time...no time...saying no time all the time. Very touching work! What could we do? You are so creative, I feel so weak and unable! Hugs, Hanitra

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/2/2013 7:38:00 AM

Hanitra! Wow long time no see. It is a treat to hear from you my dear. Your comments and sensitivity always bring a smile to my face.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 10/1/2013 4:18:00 PM

Food on thetable/medicine/a blanket..How forgranted we take such basic necessities.Our luxuries has become another necessity whilst others lack the food i eat..the blanket which warms my skin..the medicine which keeps me healthy.Tnks for this poem..It touches my soul and looking in their eyes i see what you see ..a human like me who feels the cold..who gets ill..who sleeps hungry.Tnks for tickling my conscience to do more. .Ezceptional

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/1/2013 6:23:00 PM

Thanks Charmaine, I'm pleased my words resonate with you.

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 10/1/2013 4:19:00 PM

tnks for reading my humble words..tnks so much

Poet Tacito

Date: 10/1/2013 8:26:00 AM

Chocolate milk gives me similar love fuzzies, as I call them. But, that 60 inch HDTV...a very, very close 2nd. :) Nice!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/1/2013 6:24:00 PM

You kill me Drake!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/1/2013 8:22:00 AM

This is heart wrenching...WOW! I'm so glad that our church organization has ADRA...Adventist Development and Relief Agency..a NGO...that does so much for people in need...Yes, we need to support all we can. I'm so proud of you. Richard...I answered your question in a soup mail...Please...will you kindly check?

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/1/2013 8:29:00 AM

On my way