Richard Lamoureux Poet Quatrain

Searching For Jesus

I went out to find You
I started at a school
I thought I would see You
Holding the Golden Rule

I walked down the hallways
Checked every single door
listened for sounds of praise
But you weren't there any more

I went to the Court house
Surely they want You there
To help a battered spouse
But no one seems to care

You were not welcome
No more justice any more
The old ways are forgotten
They've pushed You out the door

I went looking at the mall
Because it is the season
You weren't there blessing us
It was Santa for some reason

Maybe You were waiting
Patiently for me at home
My spirit started singing
Surely there You would roam

Upon my arrival
I expected to find You there
I picked up my Bible
To prove how much I care

At once I started to choke
I couldn't stop my cough
The dust it was like smoke
I tried to wipe it off

I'm part of the problem
I don't  take time to pray
If I want to taste Your freedom
I should talk to you each day

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Panagiota Romios April 12, 2019 at 6:47 PM Hello! What a great poem. You are on the right path. God lives in us_ we need to listen and talk to him. Thank you. Panagiota Richard Lamoureux April 12, 2019 at 6:58 PM Indeed He does. Thanks for the visit and comment.

Honestly J.T. April 3, 2019 at 5:18 AM Cool poem; God frustrates me -JT Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2019 at 9:17 AM I’m sure that’s not God’s intention. Thanks for the visit.

Linda Milgate February 11, 2019 at 9:11 PM Thank you, late late Merry Christmas to you. Everything seems to be about money, especially so many churches, remember coins being thrown out of the temple! worth a poem?

Alexis Y. January 1, 2019 at 12:17 PM WoW! Richard, I don't know how I missed this well written write. You write reminds of where to find Jesus. He is found in the written word and in the heart of every believer. I can honestly say I enjoyed the read. I hope you are a terrific New Year so far:-) Alexis

Eileen Manassian January 1, 2019 at 12:47 AM Thank you for being the kind of poet and friend who is a constant reminder of what really matters in life. God bless you and your loved ones this New Year. Sending warm wishes from Beirut your way. :)

Vladislav Raven December 31, 2018 at 11:18 AM Hi Richard, this is such an excellent write. Your Faith shines my friend, in this wonderful write. So many of us search for Jesus, at the end of the journey, finding he was within us all along. I love the content of this write Richard. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas Richard. have a wonderful New Year. Your friend always....Mike.

James Edward Lee Sr. December 26, 2018 at 9:22 AM Wonderfully pen!! A grace full testimony. Truths enlighted, again a testament of faith and grace."there's praise in words and words in praise" Write on James Richard Lamoureux December 26, 2018 at 10:24 AM Thanks James.

Winged Warrior December 25, 2018 at 6:12 AM That's all we have to do is pray...and His essence will surround us...His love & light shall heal us...have a wonderful holiday season my Canadian friend and a very Merry Christmas...love & light...^WW^...{*J*} Richard Lamoureux December 25, 2018 at 10:08 AM Thanks ^WW^

Trevor Mcleod December 24, 2018 at 12:28 PM Nice idea for a poem Richard. I like the fact it ends with you finding Christ within yourself (just a man). Trevor Richard Lamoureux December 25, 2018 at 10:08 AM Thanks Trevor.

Aqua Marine December 22, 2018 at 5:32 PM Thought-provoking....You are so right remind us that we shouldn't be either fair weather or seasonal friends of God. It's not fair on Him, or us, or anyone else. Enjoy your holidays with family and friends, Richard! (((HUGS to all!!))) Richard Lamoureux December 22, 2018 at 6:09 PM Thanks Aqua, hugs to you as well.

Tom Cunningham December 20, 2018 at 4:28 PM We don't always have to search for he has found us already, well written Richard. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas. Tom. Richard Lamoureux December 21, 2018 at 9:54 AM Thanks Tom.

Nette Onclaud December 20, 2018 at 1:09 PM hoe heartening and uplifting, rich... have a blessed Christmas!...huggs Richard Lamoureux December 21, 2018 at 9:54 AM Thanks Nette. ;0)

Vijay Pandit December 20, 2018 at 12:42 PM A wonderful poem of faith and introspection...meaningfully delivered. Richard Lamoureux December 21, 2018 at 9:57 AM Thanks Vijay.