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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

Date: 4/12/2019 6:47:00 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
Date: 4/12/2019 6:58:00 PM

Indeed He does. Thanks for the visit and comment.

Honestly J.T.

Date: 4/3/2019 5:18:00 AM

Cool poem; God frustrates me -JT

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/3/2019 9:17:00 AM

I’m sure that’s not God’s intention. Thanks for the visit.

Linda Milgate

Date: 2/11/2019 9:11:00 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.

Date: 1/1/2019 12:17:00 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

Date: 1/1/2019 12:47:00 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

Date: 12/31/2018 11:18:00 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.

Date: 12/26/2018 9:22:00 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
Date: 12/26/2018 10:24:00 AM

Thanks James.

Winged Warrior

Date: 12/25/2018 6:12:00 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
Date: 12/25/2018 10:08:00 AM

Thanks ^WW^

Trevor Mcleod

Date: 12/24/2018 12:28:00 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
Date: 12/25/2018 10:08:00 AM

Thanks Trevor.

Aqua Marine

Date: 12/22/2018 5:32:00 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
Date: 12/22/2018 6:09:00 PM

Thanks Aqua, hugs to you as well.