Richard Lamoureux Poet Rhyme

Thankful

What am I thankful for?
As I lay here my mind searches 
Afraid of waking up 
it lurches
Vacilating within
the folds of my covers and brain
Trying to return 
to my slumber again
Attempting to hang on
to my infinite creativity 
That partial sleepiness 
and rapid eye activity

Wiping my eyes 
I'm partially awake
Giving heavy hands and legs a shake
Thankful for the hard decisions 
I've been forced to make
The people in my space 
who are real and not fake
So I ponder the breadth of my life
Sharing it with the love of my life
My sweeties tongue never cuts like a knife
She's my best friend 
lover confidant and wife
The gift of family without the pretend
A life and future
Not a desolate dead end
I never expected
To find myself here
I used to loath 
what I seen in the mirror
Now in God's Grace 
I have nothing to fear

Now I am older
Feeling more content
My thoughts flow freely
I'm not bogged down in cement
Thinking the things I think
Now I can say what I meant
No longer linear 
My thoughts can be bent
So I thank God 
for an open mind
Knowing what it mean's 
to open the blinds
If a man searches 
he'll be surprised by what he finds

Love health and time
Should never be wasted
Food, touch and moments 
are gifted to be tasted
Give more then you take
Your heart will be sated
Forget about comparisons
They are way over rated
Ambition and stuff
A poor substitute for living
Those who are take take taking
Have forgotten about the giving
Blessings change to curses
Not the place to go
Instead I want thankful
It helps my heart to grow


Richard Lamoureux

Written October 12th 2015

Contest Judged October 25th 2015

Trashed # 3 sponsor Broken Wings

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Jai Bankson March 21, 2016 at 10:25 AM Forgot to give you a one..lol

Jai Bankson March 21, 2016 at 10:24 AM Here comes the pitch,He gets all of this one, Its going going,back,way back its gone.Awesome work as always.. Justin Richard Lamoureux March 21, 2016 at 12:57 PM Thanks Justin, I had forgot about this one.

Ralph Sergi November 11, 2015 at 4:38 PM Hi Richard: Thanks for sharing your poetry on being thankful. As they say,"There but for the grace.... Richard Lamoureux March 21, 2016 at 12:58 PM So true!

Michael Tor November 10, 2015 at 12:28 AM They got it right this time Richard a well deserve win. congratulations!! Richard Lamoureux March 21, 2016 at 12:58 PM Thanks Michael.

Jan Allison November 9, 2015 at 1:47 PM thank you for sharing this wonderful poem congrats on your win Richard:-) hugs jan xx Richard Lamoureux March 21, 2016 at 12:58 PM Thanks Jan.

Skat A November 9, 2015 at 11:11 AM Richard, Congratulations on your Trashed #3 win. SKAT Richard Lamoureux March 21, 2016 at 12:59 PM Thanks SKAT.

Monterey Sirak October 18, 2015 at 8:40 AM Fantastic! As we grow and age we lose much along the way and learn to be truly thankful for what we keep. Richard Lamoureux October 18, 2015 at 8:48 AM So true, aging is not for the faint of heart. So nice to have your visit Monterey. Hugs Rick.

Charmaine Chircop October 16, 2015 at 8:34 AM Always a pleasure to read your amazing poems !!! Richard. Richard Lamoureux October 16, 2015 at 9:04 AM Thanks Charmaine.:0)

Poet Destroyer A October 15, 2015 at 7:27 PM A wonderful poem to share.. Hugs LINDA Richard Lamoureux October 15, 2015 at 8:16 PM Thanks Linda!:0)

Demetrios Trifiatis October 15, 2015 at 6:50 AM God is delighted whenever a thankful heart He sees, Dear Richard! Excellent didactic poem! A seven, my friend! Richard Lamoureux October 15, 2015 at 7:04 AM Thanks Demetrios, much appreciated.

Richard D Seal October 14, 2015 at 7:35 PM Hi Rick, I think most of us have more than we realise to be thankful for, great reminder. Take care, Richard Richard Lamoureux October 15, 2015 at 12:33 AM So true! Thanks Richard!

Paul Callus October 14, 2015 at 4:41 PM These are words of wisdom, spoken by one who has benefitted from life's experiences. We have a lot to be thankful for! // paul Richard Lamoureux October 15, 2015 at 12:35 AM Thanks Paul, having a few years under ones belt does have some benefits.

Tabitha Mathis October 14, 2015 at 3:42 PM So Sweet I love this poem. Richard Lamoureux October 15, 2015 at 12:36 AM Thanks Tabitha.

Kp Nunez October 14, 2015 at 11:47 AM Beautiful thoughts. You are at your best with free verse, Rick! All the best! hugs! Richard Lamoureux October 15, 2015 at 12:36 AM Thanks Kim. ;0)

Eileen Manassian October 14, 2015 at 9:19 AM Lovely. Glad you have a wonderful marriage and lovingly family members and friends. You are blessed. I'm thankful for your friendship. Eileen Manassian October 14, 2015 at 10:09 AM I'm guilty of that too. I'm glad he remembers our frame. We are dust....fallable. He forgives. Hugs Richard Lamoureux October 14, 2015 at 9:45 AM Yes, I am truly thankful although sometimes I fail to show God my appreciation.

Andrea Dietrich October 13, 2015 at 10:12 PM this is wonderful, and I especially liked the sentiments in the last verse! Richard Lamoureux October 14, 2015 at 9:45 AM Thanks Andrea.;0)

Afolabi Muideen October 13, 2015 at 3:55 PM A very wise and an eloquent write....I love how you conveyed your wonderful piece Richard. It's so much excellent and lovely...........A.M. Richard Lamoureux October 14, 2015 at 9:46 AM Thanks A.M.

Michael Tor October 13, 2015 at 3:55 AM Happy Thanksgiving Richard Hope you are with your loved ones. This is a very nice piece a reflection of your feelings and the ones you love. Enjoyed reading. Blessings to you and all that you love. Richard Lamoureux October 13, 2015 at 7:51 AM A belated happy thanksgiving to you as well.

Mama Bear October 12, 2015 at 7:15 PM Is it not wonderful to be thankful for what God has given I am so thankful for my family and the ability to share my life with you all I am truly thankful for you my son who brightens my life with his wonderful words Happy Thanksgiving Much love Mom Richard Lamoureux October 12, 2015 at 9:09 PM Happy thanksgiving to you too mom. Matthew and Harlene are back in Vancouver. We had a nice visit with them. Love ya!