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Pride

I am proud of my eyes
For they reflect the color of Your sky
With them, I am able to witness the wonder of You
The beauty of Your children
The magnificence of Your creation
The infinite and the infinitesimal 
With them I lose myself in Your word
For You allow me to see beyond my limited perceptions
I see and therefore I believe

I ask You to protect these eyes
For they can be deceitful 
They are prone to look upon sinful things
I have seen the depths of immorality
My own and that of others
I have seen the earth change
It has turned from Your Grace
From Your protection
help me to see Your purpose
So that I may see clearly in dark places
"Be a lamp unto my feet"
Help me to see beyond the physical
To see the depth of need in others spirits
Allow mine to be kind loving eyes
Purposeful eyes
Until the day comes for me to see a New World
For these eyes will one day see You
The one and only You
My precious Lord
Upon Your throne
In all Your Glory
For I am told pride comes before a fall
So I wish to fall before You
At Your feet
In humble
Loving adoration
For my pride is in the wonder of your kindness
I see with eyes 
Not veiled in blindness
You help me be bold when I'm prone to shyness
So these pride filled tearfully happy eyes
Will be in the presence
Of You the one True King
My Loving Father
Me who deserves lowness
Eyes lifted to see You
My King and Royal Highness!


Inspired by a friend.

Copyright © Richard Lamoureux | Year Posted 2015

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Abdiel Rios Date: 6/10/2015 8:34:00 AM Nice poem my friend we all have gifts be proud who you are Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/10/2015 8:50:00 AM Thanks Abdeil.

Constance La France Date: 5/10/2015 9:54:00 AM Richard, your poem is wonderfully written and full of deep emotions and feelings, well written 7, I think that the Lord gave me this gift of writing and I am proud of my poems, and I think he looks down on me with pride also, so to me pride is not always a sin, of course there are different kinds of pride, but anyways why would the Lord give us, me, you and other poets these skills if not to create poems of beauty and thanks for visiting my poem, I am. . . Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/10/2015 11:26:00 AM I think we sometimes forget what a rare gift we have because we are amongst so many other poets here. I think if we honor God by being aware of his anointing we will have a sufficient amount of humbleness to temper our pride. Thanks for your visit Constance.

Kp Nunez Date: 5/9/2015 1:43:00 PM An inspiring write, Richard. Reminds me of a praise song inspired by biblical verse: "Some boast in chariots, some boast in horses, but we will boast in the name of the Lord our God". A 7 too, for this one. PS. Noticed it too, the dwindling comments. It's not just on your write. I see some very good ones getting less comments or too few. :) Kim Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/10/2015 11:26:00 AM A most wonderful response Kim.

Charmaine Chircop Date: 5/9/2015 9:33:00 AM What a beauty this is....Speechless!!!A favourite! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/9/2015 9:43:00 AM Thanks Charmaine, it does not seem to have resonated with a lot of people so I am pleased to receive your comment. 135 reads and 7 comments.

Yanny Widjanarko Date: 5/7/2015 7:47:00 PM You feel proud with your faith, I am proud to have a friend that could share and inspire others to enjoy His gifts. What a great treat to be grateful before starting my day. Hug, yanny Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/9/2015 1:09:00 AM You are kind and sweet Yanny. Thanks and a big hug back.

Monterey Sirak Date: 5/7/2015 2:36:00 PM So inspirational! AMEN! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/7/2015 4:55:00 PM Thanks Monterey

Eileen Manassian Date: 5/7/2015 12:22:00 PM You do have beautiful eyes, Richard. All what you wrote is true. Your love for the Lord shines on through this write...bless you, dear. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/9/2015 1:36:00 AM I meant to say, thanks for the blessing. Hugs Rick. Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/7/2015 4:56:00 PM Thanks for following he blessing Eileen.

Emile Pinet Date: 5/7/2015 8:12:00 AM Like a father's pledge to a child of unconditional love, your words are soft and un-judgmental creating an oasis of safety and acceptance that pulls the reader into your deepest thought and feelings with profound results. Emile. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/7/2015 8:42:00 AM Hi Emile, my comment to you jumped up to Becca.