Richard Lamoureux Poet Rhyme

Slow Walking Talker

I want to 
I really  do
I want to walk the walk
But I have a limp
Hobbled by all the things I think
There seems to be more than one missing link
On the beach of life, I try stepping softly but still I sink

I want to
I really do
I want to talk the talk
But I'm afraid, fifty shades of grey times two
How do I know if what I believe is true?
Will it be evidenced by the things I do?
Or in the end will I be influenced by you?
 
Walking and talking
It's just not enough
I need to relinquish all my inner stuff
Allowing myself to be weak instead of tough
For if God works in mysterious ways
Everything leads to the end of days
So instead of walking and talking my hands I'll raise
With voice and heart I will give God praise
 
If I allow Jesus to love me
He will guide my walk
He will permeate my heart and the way I talk
My inner softness he will surely unlock
His words not mine will become my rock
it's not about doing
It's more about being
His way, is the way of helping and seeing
By letting Him lead, it will be more freeing
The more I witness the more I'll be believing
Walking and talking but more importantly listening!


Inspired by Debbie Guzzi's contest but not for the contest.

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Jai Bankson March 14, 2016 at 2:31 AM That was inspiring my friend..fifty shades times two,love it as always. Richard Lamoureux March 14, 2016 at 8:50 AM Thanks for visiting Jai.

Eileen Manassian June 24, 2015 at 1:13 PM Oh....I missed the fact that this became POTD. Congrats, Richard. You definitely deserve it. Hugs

Verlena S. Walker June 23, 2015 at 7:11 PM Beautifully written Richard... Verlena

Robert Lindley June 22, 2015 at 11:52 PM Great poem my friend. I see also that it got POTD, congrats its a true beauty. Inspiring words.. A7

Poet Destroyer A June 22, 2015 at 10:51 PM Richard, thank you for the comment on my comment. with a triple Smile. I really appreciate the comment. I hope you don't mind I got carried away, on my soup mail. Always ~LINDA~ Richard Lamoureux June 22, 2015 at 11:18 PM Hi Linda, I am glad you wrote me. Goodnight.

Kp Nunez June 22, 2015 at 8:43 AM Belatedly learned of your POTD as I was away from Soup. Just got back to my normal schedule. Congratulations, Rick for this deeply contemplative piece. Kim Richard Lamoureux June 22, 2015 at 9:40 AM Thanks Kim, welcome back.

Shereeen Esther J June 22, 2015 at 12:56 AM good one ! Richard Lamoureux June 22, 2015 at 7:33 AM Thanks Shereen.

Njeri Hunjeri June 21, 2015 at 10:17 PM Yes yes! The last line is my favourite! Greatly penned! Richard Lamoureux June 22, 2015 at 12:08 AM Thanks for all the visits and kind words. Hugs Rick.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 21, 2015 at 8:56 PM A wonderful poem, Richard with a positive, inspiring message! Congrats on being chosen TPOD!! Hugs, Rhonda Richard Lamoureux June 22, 2015 at 12:09 AM I was pleasantly surprised, thanks Rhonda.

Laura Hay June 21, 2015 at 5:07 PM Very well done, really enjoyed this and finishing on a positive too! Congrats on potd , reds Laura Richard Lamoureux June 22, 2015 at 12:11 AM Thanks Laura, I try my best to relay positive messages.

Anne-Lise Andresen June 21, 2015 at 2:06 PM - An amazing write, Richard - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. !!!! - (7!!!) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux June 22, 2015 at 12:11 AM Thanks so much Anne Lise.

Jan Allison June 21, 2015 at 1:10 PM a wonderful inspirational write Richard many congrats on poem of the day:-) hugs Jan xx 7 Richard Lamoureux June 22, 2015 at 12:13 AM Hi Jan, super busy day, sorry I took so long to respond to your thoughtful visit.

Constance La France June 21, 2015 at 11:45 AM Richard, a big congratulations to you for receiving the honor of Poem Of The Day with this well written poem, enjoy Richard Lamoureux June 22, 2015 at 12:14 AM It was a nice surprise Constance.

Wilma Neels June 21, 2015 at 10:53 AM Awesome write Richard! Absolutely love it! Hope your day will be a great one ;) congratulations on POTD as well, so well deserved Richard Lamoureux June 22, 2015 at 12:15 AM Yes it was a great one, just getting home now. A nice comment like this adds to my day. Thanks Wilma.

Mama Bear June 21, 2015 at 9:52 AM Beautiful.....Congratulations on the win and keep writing as beautifully as you do. Our family lately has certainly known the love of Jesus. I'm proud to be your mom Love Mom Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2015 at 10:10 AM Well that works out well, I am proud to be your son. I love you too! Off to your site mom.

Alexis Y. June 21, 2015 at 8:26 AM Congrats on getting the poem of the day. It was well written . It's message was inspirational and encouraging . You penned how most of think us daily. Thanks for sharing with us. Excellent job. :)Alexis Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2015 at 8:37 AM What a nice surprise, thanks Alexis.

Afolabi Muideen June 21, 2015 at 1:49 AM Wow!!!! what a fabulous write, I think listen is good at that moment than walking that makes you feel the aching pain and also letting God to lead instead of walking is a good ideal. Excellent write Richard it's enjoyable as always...........A.M. Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2015 at 1:53 AM Thanks. ;0)

Jill Spagnola June 20, 2015 at 11:24 PM a masterful weave of a shared human conundrum, explicated with your beautiful faith... and yes, I was told that listening is the reason we have two ears and eyes, yet one mouth. I love your art :), jill Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2015 at 1:45 AM Thanks, nice to make your acquaintance.

Andrea Dietrich June 20, 2015 at 6:33 PM I really like this kind of inspirational writing. It's different and very fun to read! You were very well inspired by Deb's contest. Her contest is a doozie. If it were asking for rhyme instead of free verse, I would do it! Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2015 at 1:46 AM Yes, but sadly it doesn't meet the requirements of the contest.

Laura Leiser June 20, 2015 at 3:06 PM Um....WOW! I totally am on board with this wonderful poem, Richard! I just loved the way it was written, the message, the pure truth of it...everything! A fave and a 7 all the way up to heaven :) Richard Lamoureux June 20, 2015 at 4:37 PM Thanks Laura.;0)

Constance La France June 20, 2015 at 2:32 PM Richard, beautifully penned and full of wondrous inspiration, a wonderful 7 and thanks for visiting my poetry Richard Lamoureux June 20, 2015 at 4:38 PM Visiting your writing is always a treat Constance.

Poet Destroyer A June 20, 2015 at 10:13 AM This poetic character, sounds confused. Yet knows his commitment needs results. I like the way you used 50 shades of grey into the poem. It allows the reader to wonder "50 shades of what?" Long ago, I would dwell walking the walk, searching the talk. The only thing I did not realize then, is that I was loved before I even asked God to love me. A wonderful write, Richard L... Sending soup mail Richard Lamoureux June 20, 2015 at 1:47 PM Good morning, this deals with our attempt to work out our faith and trying to earn what has already been given to us. You have expressed that well with your response. I answered your email Linda.

Arthur Vaso June 20, 2015 at 1:08 AM Loved this, as an alternative you can also take a cane and whack someone over the head with it! ( and there is a story to that) :) Richard Lamoureux June 20, 2015 at 8:08 AM ha ha, I have had that method used on me.

Kim Merryman June 19, 2015 at 4:51 PM I can so relate to this, Richard! This a wonderful inspirational write and it is going in my favs! Love, Kim Richard Lamoureux June 20, 2015 at 12:31 AM Aww thanks Kim!

Eileen Manassian June 19, 2015 at 2:18 PM Lovely, Richard. Truth is beautiful... Richard Lamoureux June 19, 2015 at 2:59 PM Did you read my Terzanelle? Also have a look at my ARS poetry one when you have a chance. Richard Lamoureux June 19, 2015 at 2:58 PM Thank Eileen. ;0)