Richard Lamoureux Poet Rhyme

Reach Beyond Where I Have Reached

Do not dismiss me without a thought
If you listen carefully I'll share a lot
Although you may witness
a body that's weak
Within this mind 
May be the answers you seek
I can still see clearly 
although my eyes begin to fade
One day soon
Into the ground I'll be laid

Not very long ago
I was young and strong
Our youth is fleeting
It doesn't last very long
I never expected to live so many years
I have known my happy
I have shed my share of tears
Wisdom chose to come 
unfortunately late
Those things I thought important
In the end we're not great

I've wasted much of my time
on the trivial things
Sought out pleasure 
instead of spreading my wings
There were a few hearts
I broke along the way
That is my saddest regret of yesterday
Most importantly
this heart has known love
It's the one true gift
from up above
For Love set my feet firmly on a narrow path
Me who is flawed 
Has escaped God's wrath

For in the end 
I'm gifted eternity
Life is much bigger then I imagined it could be
Thankfully my journey has brought me here
I am a reflective surface
I can be your mirror
For your life is just starting
Don't waste a single day
True answers are revealed 
when you learn to pray
Love others completely 
Forget "Number One"
Seek out your purpose
it will lead you to be the Son
Too many are living
with the goal of self to please 
The world is plagued by this horrible disease
Choose a purposed  life
not the one of ease
Reach towards heaven 
before life vanishes like a breeze!


For Silent One's last poem contest.
By:Richard Lamoureux

Written on August 27th 2015.

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Marjorie Howitt September 10, 2015 at 3:39 PM Excellent thoughts. You really have a way with words. I enjoyed reading this. Much food for thought. Richard Lamoureux September 11, 2015 at 3:07 PM Thanks again Marjorie.

Charmaine Chircop August 30, 2015 at 5:25 PM Love ot hers completely, Forget n umber one... That is the loop hole to all that life is all about if we are seeking the better world yet to come. A great message, wise and true. Richard Lamoureux August 30, 2015 at 5:40 PM Thanks Charmaine, I always appreciate your thoughtful visits.

Demetrios Trifiatis August 30, 2015 at 5:51 AM A Magnum Opus! A poem imbued with life’s experiences, a testament of understanding and of values divine! A seven dear Richard. Richard Lamoureux August 30, 2015 at 8:34 AM Thanks Demetrios, much appreciated my friend.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser August 30, 2015 at 1:46 AM Richard, this is true............... When I've not renewed yet my relationship with God... The same picture of me I see in your poem but thank God that He placed me to unexpected place where I've known how He is loving me so much all this time.... Hence, after such I made a vow to always find ways to please Him more than anyone else!!! heartfelt.. what I like when with your writes Richard your words and lines are easily understandable but the way you formed them they are striking~Olive Eloisa Richard Lamoureux September 17, 2015 at 1:32 AM Yes God has provided you a rare gift and you honor him with it. Blessings and hugs to you. Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser August 30, 2015 at 1:49 AM Most of the poems I've read from you are full of wisdom, reflections.. It mirrors how you are as a person... God bless you always,,And keep them coming!!!! =') I am happy that there are Soupers like me who uses their pen to share God's goodness and changing ways.... !!!!! warm hugs!!!

Ralph Sergi August 29, 2015 at 8:18 PM Hi Richard: For a guy who didn't set the world on fire, your poem was epic. Richard Lamoureux September 17, 2015 at 1:33 AM No fires but I have heated it up a bit.

Afolabi Muideen August 29, 2015 at 6:34 PM I'm glad I dropped by to read this wonderful and wise penned....... words that is more than enough for a wise...... Excellence.........A.M. Richard Lamoureux September 17, 2015 at 1:34 AM Thanks AM.

Eileen Manassian August 29, 2015 at 2:14 PM I hope I never have to test a last poem from you, my dear. This is truly.....the essence of life. Lovely, Richard. Soupmail Eileen Manassian August 29, 2015 at 3:40 PM Hope....not in my lifetime...btw...that wasn't test....it was read in my post above. Also....you know you are my fav poet....Your writes speak to me. Richard Lamoureux August 29, 2015 at 3:36 PM One day a last one will be written, in the mean time I will be thankful for whatever inspiration flows through me.

Arthur Vaso August 28, 2015 at 10:29 PM When I read the title my first thought was "a Viagra poem" :) cheers Richard Lamoureux August 28, 2015 at 10:44 PM Ha ha!

Arthur Vaso August 28, 2015 at 7:57 PM Loved this poem, ironically, the pleasures and happiness we seek, in youth, well nothing wrong with that, is how we go about it, add some wisdom to the mix, and we see just how easy it can be, sadly we seem to have get older to learn it! Arthur Vaso August 28, 2015 at 10:28 PM Well my looks and your wisdom, ops I mean my wisdom and your looks, ops I mean your wisdom and your looks, I would be king!!!! Richard Lamoureux August 28, 2015 at 10:15 PM Thanks Arthur, that's why I like the age I am now young enough to enjoy all life has to offer.

Richard D Seal August 28, 2015 at 7:19 AM We live in such a self obsessed world Rick. We probably don't realise the value of your words here till we get older and wiser. Great final poem, though I hpe it isn't lol. Take care, Richard Richard Lamoureux August 28, 2015 at 8:25 AM I agree, I hope it isn't as well! Thanks for visiting Richard.

Njeri Hunjeri August 27, 2015 at 9:35 PM Very wise words. words worth heeding. I felt like i needed a pen and paper to write those points. Thank u Richard and all the best. Richard Lamoureux August 28, 2015 at 8:24 AM You are kind Njeri, thanks for visiting.

Tim Smith August 27, 2015 at 6:08 PM Wonderful words of wisdom. Life is much more than material possessions. Richard Lamoureux August 28, 2015 at 8:23 AM Thanks Tim, whatever material things we have we should enjoy but not let them rule us and take our focus away from what is important.

Andrea Dietrich August 27, 2015 at 3:38 PM You chose to go out with a poem of wisdom. I do not have a clue how to do a poem for this contest. I wonder if I will even have time to think up something. This one seems very popular with people!You did a great job, Richard. I sure hope none of us will have to write our last poem very soon! Richard Lamoureux August 28, 2015 at 8:21 AM Thanks Andrea, I'm sure you will come up with something great!

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Poet Destroyer A August 27, 2015 at 10:10 AM Good Morning Richard, I like this. To pray and seek love first. Is what I teach my children. Eternity, waiting is worth the reach.... A wonderful poem, kind of what I'm working on with KIM... what's beyond... By the way, thank you so much for giving my new poem a read... Always ~LINDA~ Richard Lamoureux August 27, 2015 at 1:20 PM It was my pleasure Linda, it is a great poem!