Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Tears For the Unknown Boy

Tears I shed for a boy I didn't know
Connected with him through the Holy Spirit
Society says men are not suppose to cry
Yet God made me this way
My tears spilled over to God's servant Pete
A balm for his broken heart
In that moment we were forever connected
His pain and faith became mine
I will treasure his gift
He walks with Grace and Courage
He carries his head high
Not once losing sight of God's great love
Scriptures stored in his heart have new meaning
God is not a liar
All of his promises have been kept
I am left in awe of God's great Love
Sadness has been transformed to light
Light that will guide me down God's narrow path
One day I will meet this unknown boy
He will greet me at Heaven's Gate
A place where all tears are washed away

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Dan Helppi November 7, 2014 at 1:19 PM You have so many poems Richard, I clicked this one and found precise meaning. I feel embarrassed sometimes about my sensitivity, especially when my boys see my tears watching a movie(The velveteen rabbit when the girl asks if she is real now) but I take heart from your poem, it has to better than showing my children anger. Thanks for this poem as well Richard.

Isaiah Zerbst January 12, 2013 at 11:22 AM What a happy thought! Listening to the Holy Spirit rather than sinful man. The ending is wonderful, bringing light out of darkness. Richard Lamoureux January 12, 2013 at 11:53 AM Thanks Isaiah.

Debbie Duncan January 10, 2013 at 12:18 AM I like it,,, very nicely said, at heaven's gate" AND, it's very ok for men to cry,,,,, my TV just switched over to a prayer channel. It's either a sign for you or my Mom or another family member telling me they are here. You have a blessed day ;} Richard Lamoureux January 10, 2013 at 4:56 AM Always happy to receive a blessing. Thanks for your visit.

Carrie Richards January 6, 2013 at 11:41 AM This beautiful poem captured my heart. How often I spill my tears for someone I haven't met....just to know their story is enough to care. I love the heart of this poem. Never apologize for being strong enough to care for another's pain. Richard Lamoureux January 7, 2013 at 7:49 PM What a nice comment, thanks so much for your visit Carrie, have a great evening.

Sukmawati Komala January 6, 2013 at 3:57 AM what a wonderful work you've shared with us here dear Richard... we are blessed throughtout this great sharing...have a blessed weekend :) <3<3<3 Richard Lamoureux January 6, 2013 at 7:15 AM Thanks

Andrea Dietrich January 5, 2013 at 4:36 PM this is a very moving poem. Heartfelt and wonderful to read. I am God made you the way He did. Too bad more men are not filled with such sensitivity. Richard Lamoureux January 5, 2013 at 5:12 PM Thanks Andrea, I don't spend a lot of time crying, but when I do I don't view it as a sign of weakness. Fortunately at this time in my life there are more things to laugh then cry about. I do know as we get older that can change.

Yanny Widjanarko January 5, 2013 at 9:32 AM "God is not a liar" this is really strong one and I love this verse very much :) Richard Lamoureux January 5, 2013 at 9:49 AM Thanks Yanny, this one means a lot to me.

Lucilla Carrillo January 4, 2013 at 3:19 PM This is beautiful. I don't see anything wrong with a man that cries. That means he has feelings. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla Richard Lamoureux January 4, 2013 at 4:27 PM We can all use a bit more courage. Richard Lamoureux January 4, 2013 at 4:26 PM Thanks Lucilla.

Carma Sanderson January 4, 2013 at 12:50 PM The tranquility of gods grace is the power of all tears, his courage is the rock to set new pastures, full circle... Richard Lamoureux January 4, 2013 at 4:28 PM Sorry my response to you posted above.

Jancarl Campi January 4, 2013 at 12:23 PM THis is a beautiful poem. Your last line says it all: "A place where all tears are washed away." Beautiful, thanks for posting. Richard Lamoureux January 4, 2013 at 4:28 PM Thanks for visiting and commenting.