Richard Lamoureux Poet Pantoum

Pierced

my mind is consumed by His hands being pierced
How could men hammer nails through those healing hands?
Just days before, the streets filled with his praises.
I'm confused. The mob shouted "crucify him!".

How could men hammer nails through those healing hands?
When He was born, He was foretold to be King
I'm confused. The mob shouted "Crucify him!"
I wonder how His death could be part of God's plan?

When He was born, He was foretold to be King.
My expectation was an earthly kingdom.
I wonder how His death could be part of God's plan?
Still, I have seen the things Jesus has done.

My expectation was an earthly kingdom.
Some say our Messiah has not yet arrived.
Still, I have witnessed the things Jesus has done.
So I have no doubt He is the Son of God.

Some say our Messiah has not yet arrived.
Just days before, the streets filled with His praises!
So I have no doubt He is the Son of God.
My mind is consumed by His hands being pierced!

This eyewitness would have to wait three days for her answer to be revealed.

For Rob Carmack's Pierced Contest.

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Funom Makama March 26, 2015 at 12:38 PM This is a well thought piece, showcasing the tender make up of your soul and the immense creativity, so rich in your mind. I so love this and thanks a lot for sharing..

Debbie Guzzi March 9, 2015 at 8:03 PM Yes, syllables is a foolish thing to kick someone totally out of the running at the very least you should have gotten HM and content wise much higher! Anyway the important thing is how much you learned [typo line 1 -My] Light & Love

Jan Allison March 8, 2015 at 10:14 AM Richard I am truly saddened to see this didn't place in the contest- it was a winner in my eyes:-) Hugs Jan xx Jan Allison March 8, 2015 at 11:37 AM That is such a shame Richard - I didn't enter the contest at all as my pierced poem didn't fit any syllable pattern lol:-) Richard Lamoureux March 8, 2015 at 11:09 AM Thanks Jan, no worries. I messed up on syllables.

Paul Callus March 4, 2015 at 10:22 AM Very intelligent and touching take on this theme, Richard. Those nails never managed to stop the healing process...one which will carry on till the end of time. Also...Congrats on POTD. // paul Richard Lamoureux March 4, 2015 at 3:40 PM Thanks Paul, also thanks for entering my contest.

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty March 2, 2015 at 10:57 AM nainam chindanti sastrani nainam dahati pavakah na cainam kledayanty apo na sosayati marutah-The soul can never be cut into pieces by any weapon, nor can he be burned by fire, nor moistened by water, nor withered by the wind (Chapter 2, Verse 23. - Bhagavad Gita). Great write Richard. Jesus lives and heals. Richard Lamoureux March 4, 2015 at 3:41 PM Thanks Rajat, thanks also for entering my contest.

Sandra Haight February 28, 2015 at 8:49 PM Powerful and inspirational, Richard. Congratulations on your poem being chosen Poem of the Day. Sandra Richard Lamoureux March 2, 2015 at 7:26 AM Thanks Sandra, it was a pleasant surprise.

Richard Michael February 28, 2015 at 8:19 PM I love this very powerful! Richard Lamoureux March 2, 2015 at 7:26 AM Thanks Richard.

Tim Smith February 28, 2015 at 4:19 PM Excellent Richard.... Very deep...congrats on pod !!! Richard Lamoureux March 2, 2015 at 7:26 AM Thanks Tim.

Constance La France February 28, 2015 at 3:09 PM Richard, your poem is just awesome, you brought so much emotion and love to a scene we all know, well written, best of luck in the contest and thanks for visiting my poetry today ... Richard Lamoureux March 2, 2015 at 7:27 AM It was my pleasure, thanks for the comment and good wishes.

Janet Eaton February 28, 2015 at 10:12 AM Richard the is mesmerizing so beautifully written. Perfect for poem of the day. Congratulations. Blessings. Janet Richard Lamoureux March 2, 2015 at 7:28 AM Thanks Janet.

Kp Nunez February 28, 2015 at 10:12 AM Congratulations on your POTD, Richard. Awesome write on an awesome subject. :D Kim Richard Lamoureux March 2, 2015 at 7:28 AM Thanks Kim.

Monterey Sirak February 28, 2015 at 9:17 AM Rick, you have left me speechless with this one! The sweeping power of your words leave me in stunned silence. Richard Lamoureux February 28, 2015 at 9:38 AM Wow, thanks Monterey!

Eve Roper February 28, 2015 at 8:44 AM Back again to congratulate you on Poem of the Day. Blessings dear friend Richard Lamoureux February 28, 2015 at 8:47 AM Thanks Eve.;0)

Casarah Nance February 28, 2015 at 7:43 AM A great poem for the contest, it is interesting to see all the different possibilities in this prompt. Yours is as unique and as wonderful as you are. :) Richard Lamoureux February 28, 2015 at 7:52 AM Now you have made me blush.

Demetrios Trifiatis February 28, 2015 at 7:07 AM Why? Because my friend men think more of the temporal and less of the eternal! Why? Because the ignorant is blinded by the sun of wisdom divine! Why? Because God allowed man to be free even when He knows what Man can do! A very deep and beautiful poem that prepares the hearts for the coming resurrection, dear friend, Richard! Richard Lamoureux February 28, 2015 at 7:51 AM Thanks my friend, you speak the truth.

Jan Allison February 28, 2015 at 6:26 AM Bravo to the poetry soup team for choosing this as Poem of the day - congrats Richard! i hope to see this on the top step of the contest too! hugs jan xx Richard Lamoureux February 28, 2015 at 7:50 AM Me as well, thanks Jan, hugs to you as well.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 28, 2015 at 6:19 AM - A deeply moving and powerful writing Richard - Congratulations on p.o.t.d. !! (a 7!) - Luck in contest ! - I wish you a lovely weekend! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux February 28, 2015 at 7:49 AM Thanks sweet Anne-Lise.

Eileen Manassian February 28, 2015 at 5:45 AM So happy to see you here, Richard. Poem of the Day for this magnificent write on Christ is surely deserving. :) Proud of you, not just for this, but also for being a man of integrity and faith. You are a wonderful poet and an awesome friend. Hugs Eileen Manassian February 28, 2015 at 7:51 AM :) I'm glad...I was the one to let you know! Richard Lamoureux February 28, 2015 at 7:49 AM Good morning Eileen, I didn't know this was chosen until this very moment. Thanks for letting me know. Hugs back to you.

Eve Roper February 27, 2015 at 7:28 PM A 7 my friend. The sacrifice that he endured for us is so heartbreaking. How could people be such hypocrites? Good luck in the contest. Blessings dear friend Richard Lamoureux February 28, 2015 at 8:52 AM In reality we are all hypocrites otherwise there would have been no need for his sacrifice. It brings to mind the song "Put Your Hand in the hand of the man from Gallile." I remember the Pat Boone version.

David Meade February 27, 2015 at 2:31 PM Magnificent my dear friend. Your words pierced my heart as I visualized His hands . . . hands of a healer!! I lift my hands in praise of this write!! 7, fav Richard Lamoureux February 28, 2015 at 7:39 AM I am pleased David.

Kim Merryman February 27, 2015 at 1:13 PM Wow! Richard this is an AMAZING write! Powerful and soul touching! Love, Kim Richard Lamoureux February 27, 2015 at 2:06 PM Thanks Kim.

Emile Pinet February 27, 2015 at 12:23 PM The reader is drowned in the heart felt sorrow the words solicit only to be impressed by the strength of perseverance and faith that colors the entire poem in hope. You did a wonderful job of creating a strong emotional statement as your word choices demanded our attention. Great work. Emile. #7 Richard Lamoureux February 27, 2015 at 2:07 PM Thanks my kind frien Emile.

Tammy Reams February 27, 2015 at 10:48 AM Great write and very true! May God be with you! Richard Lamoureux February 27, 2015 at 2:08 PM I am thankful to say he is.

Eileen Manassian February 27, 2015 at 10:16 AM "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed" (Isaiah 53: 5). Richard, may He bless you for lifting His name up. What a lovely write. What a wonderful message. He smiles at you, and so do I! :) Hugs Richard Lamoureux February 27, 2015 at 2:09 PM Praise be to Jesus's name. Thanks for this perfect response. Hugs back to you.

Jan Allison February 27, 2015 at 9:34 AM wow you have done an awesome job with this Richard - the challenge to do the syllables will throw a lot of people - i have done a poem but not for the contest - this one should hit the top spot - brilliant take on the theme:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 xx Richard Lamoureux February 27, 2015 at 9:43 AM Thanks Jan. this one took a lot of work to insure the syllable count and coherent flow. I'm pleased you like it.