Richard Lamoureux Poet Couplet

Pitcher Perfect

The Lord poured me, a pitcher of time.
For my personal use, it was only mine.

A generous portion, it seemed I got.
I wasted so much, I poured out a lot.

Exchanged for things, not a bargain in the end.
I can't get time back, it's not something I lend.

My pitcher's half empty, thankfully not too late.
I finally come to learn, what really satiates.

Time spent with people, poured into their lives.
Nourishing their spirits, makes my soul thrive.

Flowers now bloom, as I walk on life's path.
People are my pleasure, I smile and I laugh.

Thankful for each drop, a gift from on high.
Connected to a source, that never runs dry.

My waters of time, are converted to wine.
I give it back to God, it is no longer mine.

When this life is over, I will leave this land.
Off to eternity, as God takes my hand.


Drakes response inspired the wine stanza.

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Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday October 4, 2013 at 5:26 PM Awesome! A good poem to read before going to bed and thinking about all that for the night prayer! Thanks for inspiring, Rick! Hugs, Hanitra Richard Lamoureux October 4, 2013 at 5:28 PM Hugs back Hanitra!

Gerald Kithinji July 28, 2013 at 4:56 AM ...nourishing their spirits... nourishing my spirits, too. Lovely couplet.

Colleen Bono July 27, 2013 at 8:21 PM My ex cancelled the internet so I don't know how much longer I will be around. It doesn't mater anymore. Thank you for your kindness you showed me and I wish you well. Love Colleen

Bl Devnath July 27, 2013 at 9:47 AM It's a very rich poem and I loved your lines "My waters of time, are converted to wine. I give it back to God, it is no longer mine", much and much. Excellent philosophy of real life, I think. Thanks for sharing this. Loved always, bl

Eileen Manassian July 27, 2013 at 9:47 AM Yes...that source never does run dry! Beautiful words....inspirational message....

Monterey Sirak July 27, 2013 at 6:10 AM Beautiful message in this poem. Love shared between people makes life worth it. Richard Lamoureux July 27, 2013 at 6:12 AM Thanks Monterey, so nice to have a visit from you.

Manel Gunatillake July 27, 2013 at 12:01 AM Richard I did some editing. pls check it for me. Richard Lamoureux July 27, 2013 at 6:12 AM Ok

Andrea Dietrich July 26, 2013 at 11:14 PM I love the play on picture perfect with this one, Richard. Way to be inspired=!! Richard Lamoureux July 26, 2013 at 11:16 PM Thanks Andrea, what would we be without our word play. Richard Lamoureux July 26, 2013 at 11:15 PM Sorry to hear you are feeling yucky. Goodnight Colleen.

Colleen Bono July 26, 2013 at 2:56 PM Love it. Have a good day. Still feeling yucky. Love Colleen

Manel Gunatillake July 26, 2013 at 2:03 PM Sorry i missed some words below.

Manel Gunatillake July 26, 2013 at 2:01 PM Thankful of each line, a Gift the soups get! very meaningful write. I wrote but do not know the form, just check for me Richard Lamoureux July 26, 2013 at 11:17 PM On my way

Cherie Thomas July 26, 2013 at 11:49 AM These words are so comforting and beautifully written... Time spent with people, poured into their lives. Nourishing there spirits, makes my soul thrive:) Thankful for each drop, a gift from on high Connected to a source, that never runs dry. Each stanza is amazing but just felt a connection & had to quote...really enjoyed reading this uplifting poem today,,,, thankyou ~~~~<3 cherie Richard Lamoureux July 26, 2013 at 11:19 PM What a great comment! Thanks so much Cherie

Poet Tacito July 26, 2013 at 9:06 AM YES!!!!! I drink to brighter days also. Time, my bartender. Excellent! Richard Lamoureux July 26, 2013 at 9:10 AM Good morning Drake. My waters of time have been turned to Wine and have improved with age. I raise a glass of time well spent. Thanks for commenting. Richard Lamoureux July 26, 2013 at 9:07 AM You are most kind, thanks.

Delysia Hendricks July 26, 2013 at 9:05 AM How do you respond to genius? You don't. Licia :-) Richard Lamoureux July 26, 2013 at 9:10 AM The above message was for you Licia.