Speaking With a Loud Quiet Voice

You speak into your child's life in whispers
With the strength of the four winds
No need for yelling
For your child has expectant ears

Wisdom
A fathered gift
Born out of pained understanding
Mistakes not needed to be repeated
Your love an inoculation to failure
Resilience will permeate a new generation

You smile with furrowed brow
For time passes much to quickly 
There is fear there is some lesson you have forgotten
Not what you want for your begotten 
Still you see this precious ones progression
He possess strength laughter and compassion
Humored moments and strong funny bones 
Will insure this child will never be alone
A tender heart and a will like a stone

One day 
You will have to let go
Time progresses it never slows
Deep inside your heart grows because you know
You have given your all
This child will rise up tall
Won't be afraid to fall
He heeds your Father's call
For he has learned at your loving feet
Wisdom has been his bountiful feast
Some day he'll be a father too
He'll bring blessings back to you
For you have been faithful 
and a father true


Inspired by Funom's poem, "Words of Wisdom to My Child".

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 4/2/2015 8:20:00 AM
Very beautiful! Oh so true!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/2/2015 8:54:00 AM
Thanks again Anna.
Date: 2/11/2015 8:31:00 AM
This is a warehouse of wisdom not just to your child, but up coming generations.... The simplicity in its progression and efficacy of its message leaves the child no choice than to receive with his expectant ears and nuture with his fertile heart. This is awesome and so incredible. Thank you so much for the dedication too. I really appreciate it.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/11/2015 8:55:00 AM
My pleasure Funom!
Date: 2/9/2015 8:51:00 AM
Wow! Amazing and filled with such wisdom. "your child has expectant ears" (and an expectant heart) and time does pass much too quickly. As they grow we are constantly thinking...I wish I had done this when I had the chance.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/11/2015 8:56:00 AM
Our son is 24 now and it is such a joy to see the person he has become. Thanks for this heartwarming visit Monterey.
Date: 2/8/2015 2:24:00 PM
Richard, your poem is so meaningful on so many levels, it made me think of my own parents and their attempts to teach me as a child and teen and my resistance and only now in adulthood do I realize I put these values and teachings to use and thanks for supporting me and my poetry ~~
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/11/2015 8:58:00 AM
It is my pleasure, you are a talented poet.
Date: 2/8/2015 1:38:00 PM
Excellent Richard....I try to show my boys the way and instill good values in them...I am seeing what great choices they are making and how they are becoming gentlemen.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/11/2015 9:00:00 AM
It is a wonderful thing to witness. Thanks for the thoughtful visit Tim.
Date: 2/8/2015 12:46:00 PM
Beautifully written with heart felt wisdom. Well done.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/8/2015 1:19:00 PM
Thanks Carol!
Date: 2/7/2015 2:29:00 PM
This poem is a gen Richard. Wisely written from life experience? Rated 7 - Verlena
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/7/2015 2:38:00 PM
Yes I have a son and he used to say he didn't like my mad calm voice.
Date: 2/7/2015 10:49:00 AM
Truly an exceptional write in all positive aspects! I just read it out loud to my son. Adding this gem to my fav list and thanks... A7...
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/7/2015 4:15:00 PM
Thanks Robert, your comment adds a smile to my day.
Date: 2/6/2015 7:04:00 PM
A father's love is beautiful, wonderful, and powerful . . . may we always use it in grace and love. 7
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/6/2015 9:07:00 PM
Thanks my friend!
Date: 2/6/2015 6:42:00 PM
Wonderful write :) Hugs
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/6/2015 9:08:00 PM
Thanks dear Casarah, hugs back to you.
Date: 2/6/2015 12:56:00 PM
- Lovely words from a father to his child, Richard !! - Happy weekend :) - // Anne-Lise :)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/6/2015 6:13:00 PM
Happy weekend to you as well Anne-Lise
Date: 2/6/2015 12:00:00 PM
Such words of wisdom from you too Richard - So inspirational - I will fave it and show it to my son one day:-) Hugs jan xx
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/6/2015 6:13:00 PM
That is sweet Jan.
Date: 2/6/2015 10:19:00 AM
Lovely poem, Richard. There is richness in every single line. Lovely inspiration.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/6/2015 6:12:00 PM
Thanks Eileen, Funom's poem is quite good.
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