Richard Lamoureux Poet Lyric

Star Baby Lullaby

See me baby
My eyes gather teardrops so quickly
Each tear the lost perfect in me
I am blinded by expectations 
Only you can help me see
Baby, the brightness you retrieve 
Is the gift that I receive 
From your luminosity 

“My shining starlight 
Always guiding me
Yea yea”

Nothing, nothing

with you baby can compare
Within my soul and eyes I see
 You meet all my expectations 
only starlight sets me free

For Geraldine Taylor’s Shining Starlight Contest.

 
Thanks for the inspiration. I hope I understood the rules. I looked at this from a parent’s perspective. Our children help us travel beyond this realm. “Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight!” Our children are the stars we wish upon.

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Vladislav Raven November 5, 2019 at 5:44 PM Hi Richred, this is such a beautiful song. Your words touch the heart with such a gentle joy, stirring deep the emotional pool within the heart. Well Richard, I hope this excellent write did well for you in the contest. It reads like a winner to me, my friend. Have a wonderful Wednesday when it comes. Blessings....Mike. A fav Richard Lamoureux November 6, 2019 at 9:32 AM Thanks Mike. ;0)

Brenda Chiri August 30, 2019 at 5:11 AM Rick I really enjoyed reading/singing this! Lol I read to a little beat it flowed so well! Very nice!;) Brenda Chiri August 30, 2019 at 2:03 PM Nah see Rick I can not carry a tune for my life! Trust me if I sing it's best done all alone! Lol!;) Richard Lamoureux August 30, 2019 at 10:32 AM Thanks Brenda, be sure to send me a recording. Hugs Rick.

Ann Foster August 3, 2019 at 9:52 AM A beautiful piece. I enjoyed this read. I hope you won. It deserved it... lovely. Ann Richard Lamoureux August 3, 2019 at 9:57 AM Thanks Ann, so glad you stopped by.

Jennifer Proxenos June 2, 2019 at 11:22 AM Hi Rick, - becoming a parent makes us realize how wonderful life is and how do others we wonder, choose not to have children - the joy and harmony they bring to a home is simply non comparable to anything in life. A wonderful poem - good luck in the contest, for me this is a win! Hugs, Jennifer. Richard Lamoureux June 2, 2019 at 12:13 PM Thanks again Jennifer. Hugs Rick.

John Hamilton May 23, 2019 at 9:13 AM Great phrasing Rick loved the line the gift I receive from your luminosity, and many more. Congrats on a fine placement...did you know you're a songwriter?

Wendy Watson May 22, 2019 at 2:20 PM I thought it was a given that we were supposed to make the words tally with the melody though this was not always the case. You, however had good lyrics and also achieved this criteria,Richard. Congratulations on your win and I really appreciated the explanation you provided alongside the poem.

Subimal Sinha-Roy May 21, 2019 at 9:06 PM Congratulations, Richard on your win. Great lyric, touching. Richard Lamoureux May 22, 2019 at 6:13 AM Thanks Roy.

Eileen Manassian May 16, 2019 at 10:42 AM Lovely... sweet. Starlight always bring joy. Thanks for the visit. I hope I can do some writing next week. I have to give in grades for the 5 courses I taught this semester on Monday, so I'm busy grading. Hugs Richard Lamoureux May 16, 2019 at 10:58 AM Let me know when you post. It’s nice to have you back.;0)

Andrea Dietrich May 14, 2019 at 3:32 PM Richard , I kind of went that same way with the theme, making the star light be from a person. Loved this, especially this line: Baby, the brightness you retrieve Is the gift that I receive From your luminosity Richard Lamoureux May 15, 2019 at 10:44 AM Thanks Andrea, good luck in the contest.

M. L. Kiser May 14, 2019 at 8:05 AM Lovely, good luck in the contest Richard Lamoureux May 14, 2019 at 8:11 AM Thanks, there are 300 spots so the odds aren’t in my favour.

Kim Rodrigues May 12, 2019 at 3:25 PM Nicely done. Richard Lamoureux May 15, 2019 at 10:45 AM Thanks Kim.

Ralph Sergi May 8, 2019 at 7:05 PM Hi Rick: Your children grow up but you still love them as children; well done! Richard Lamoureux May 8, 2019 at 11:50 PM Thanks Ralph.

Mystic Rose Rose May 8, 2019 at 5:26 PM Your poetry still shine Richard, gl in the contest, have a great day Richard Lamoureux May 8, 2019 at 11:50 PM Thanks Pixie! Hugs Rick.

Alexis Y. May 6, 2019 at 4:45 PM Hi Richard, Your lyrics moved and touched me deeply. With tears in my eyes, I say well done. Nothing compares to the love a parent has for their child. In my book it's a winner. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-)Alexis Richard Lamoureux May 8, 2019 at 11:54 PM Thanks for the luck and visit Alexis.

Peter Walsh May 4, 2019 at 12:46 PM Lovely write Rich . . . as always. True and heartfelt! I am wondering Rich if I may use some of your kind comments on poems I've written earlier? As I am publishing a poetry book of my own in about a month . . . I will understand if you'd rather not as lots of people like to remain anonymous! But here's hoping!!! lol Didn't know how to contact you but this way mate, Peter! Richard Lamoureux May 4, 2019 at 2:05 PM Sure Peter, you can list me as Author, Richard Lamoureux “DUMMY, Hurtful and Healing Words”.

Nette Onclaud May 2, 2019 at 4:38 PM rich, enthralled by the charm of this melody as we embrace our own inner child... such a beauty... huggs Richard Lamoureux May 3, 2019 at 8:19 AM Thanks Nette, hugs Rick.

Paul Callus May 2, 2019 at 9:27 AM This is beautiful, Richard, based on positive thoughts. Let us parents wish upon a star! ~ Regards // paul Richard Lamoureux May 2, 2019 at 9:35 AM Thanks Paul.

Anne-Lise Andresen May 2, 2019 at 3:18 AM - A wonderful writing, Richard :) - Good luck in the contes - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux May 2, 2019 at 9:35 AM Thanks Anne-Lise, hugs Rick.

Tom Cunningham May 1, 2019 at 2:05 PM Children certainly provide the magic in our lives Richard and certainly take our minds where we wouldn't normally go. Good luck. Tom Richard Lamoureux May 1, 2019 at 6:18 PM Thanks Tom.

Vijay Pandit May 1, 2019 at 1:58 PM Loving sentiments in your poem, Richard--children are our stars, indeed! Richard Lamoureux May 1, 2019 at 6:21 PM Thanks Vijay.