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Street of Shattered Dreams

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walked downs

I walked alone
Down a street of shattered dreams
Paved with shards of rainbow colored glass
So many broken people I sadly pass

Betty and Bob up ahead
Looking lonely and partially dead
How did they ever end up here
From Betty's eyes drop salty tears
More shards of rainbow colored glass
As all the years they quickly pass
Wanting a son or baby girl
The completion of their desired world

Lining the street
Houses devoid of heat
These lost people I long to meet 
Dark eyes peer out as I pass
Watching as I walk on their broken glass

On one of the porches
Sits Delta Dawn
She still has that flower on
Her dreams like her lover are sadly gone

On another porch sits lonely Dan
With a loaded gun in his hand
He can't seem to face this life's demands
He has always felt like half a man

For some it seems easier to stay in this place
No new disappointments to face
Hearts no longer keeping pace
Darkened eyes
Former light no trace

I look to Heaven
I say a prayer
Tell me God are you there
If you are 
do you even care
I feel so much sadness everywhere

In a moment I feel an angel kiss
I could not ask for more than this
The rainbow glass begins to meld
As all God's beauty is beheld

From the street
There Glows a light
All color joins becoming white
The ultimate dream is realized
Joy restored to tired eyes

I walk down a street  paved in light
A place where there are happy sights
Bob and Betty no more tears
Happy that they made it here
Dan now finally satisfied 
He know the truth the Devil lied
He feels accepted at last
No longer ruled by a broken past
Delta Dawn and lover walk hand in hand
A life with color no longer bland

On each side
Pretty houses line
This street this place that is divine
A place broken dreams go to be fixed
Where together with God's love they are fully mixed

A place for dreamers
To dream special dreams
From dark to color their minds will shift
As through God's spirit 
They receive his gifts

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Roger Horsch

Date: 1/28/2014 10:13:00 AM

I will say it again. I can see that the hand of God pushes your pen. You write well. I can feel how blessed you are every time I read your poetry.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/28/2014 8:04:00 PM

I thank him daily. So glad you appreciate my work.

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 6/8/2013 5:46:00 PM

Rick, this is splendid! May those in despair be lucky enough to experience an angel's kiss....wonderful write and message! Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/8/2013 5:52:00 PM

Thanks again Cecilia, you are good for my ego! Hugs Rick

Painted Hunter

Date: 6/5/2013 1:46:00 PM

Hey Rick. You are a man of integrity. It is obvious when one reads your work. Always a fan...Caleb

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/5/2013 5:32:00 PM

What a nice thing to say Caleb, I appreciate your kind comment.

Timothy Hicks

Date: 6/4/2013 12:01:00 AM

A beautiful theme carried through out... the way people are described as rainbow colored glass makes me feel like there is much more to people than just random strangers walking by... nice 360! :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/5/2013 5:35:00 PM

Thanks Tim, so glad you liked this one. I had written a version of this one and it didn't post so lost the one I started with. The first two lines I remembered let me to this conclusion.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 6/3/2013 4:15:00 AM

Hi Richard! I read this in the stages it was in before completion and now this beauty! Lovely! You have such an enchanting way with words. One of my fav poets. :) Do you know the song Give Them all To Jesus? ....shattered dreams, wounded hearts, and broken toys...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/3/2013 6:04:00 AM

I am not familiar with the song, I will look it up.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/3/2013 6:04:00 AM

Thanks as well for your always thoughtful words

Manel Gunatillake

Date: 6/3/2013 12:44:00 AM

Hi! This is stunning. I sometime wonder whether God has left all of us when I hear news on destruction, abuse, rape, murder, war etc. Our ears are full of these. But as you say, God has marvelous ways of answering our prayers. This is one of God's work. love and hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/3/2013 6:09:00 AM

When God gave us free will he tied his own hands. Sadly that results in consequences we sadly witness each and every day. People who become part of his Kingdom are how he chooses to connect with the world. We are his contact point and instrument of his Love.

John Posey

Date: 6/2/2013 7:07:00 PM

I'm late in appreciating your work on this epic poem. I am really impressed with where it is now. If this is only a work in progress, heaven help us who might come up against your work in contests. Admiration and respect from this corner..... Jake

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/3/2013 6:10:00 AM

Thanks so much John, you are most kind.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 6/2/2013 6:31:00 PM

such a romantic, thanks so much for catching my labeling error on my latest verse, I really appreciate it. Light & Love

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/3/2013 6:11:00 AM

No worries.

Caryl Muzzey

Date: 6/2/2013 2:46:00 PM

An awesome write Richard, I enjoyed the read, very creative. ~ Caryl

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/2/2013 4:47:00 PM

Thanks Caryl

Colleen Bono

Date: 6/2/2013 1:46:00 PM

Sadly I know all to well the streets of shattered dreams.You nailed it with this one.Have a good rest of sunday.Love Colleen

Colleen Bono
Date: 6/2/2013 4:55:00 PM

that would be a nice journey.thanks

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/2/2013 4:45:00 PM

You as well, I hope you come to experience the latter part of the poem.

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 6/2/2013 12:33:00 PM

Well worth waiting for, Richard. Bravo, my friend. You've got it. Licia :-)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/2/2013 12:34:00 PM

Thanks Licia, I have tweaked it a bit more.

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 6/2/2013 11:56:00 AM

I'm following this one closely as you're working on it and it just becomes betterer and betterer. Whatever you do, please don't change "no new disappointments to face". I can't wait for your final rendition. Good luck, Richard. Licia :-)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/2/2013 12:34:00 PM

I left the line in.