Richard Lamoureux Poet Pantoum

The Gift

Chestnut hair cascades over her shoulders
Framing a most delightful face
She has a way of lighting up a room
Today is a truly special day

Framing a most delightful face
A gift from a girl she has never met
Today is a truly special day
This kindness takes so much pain away

A gift from a girl she has never met
Each inch of hair was grown with love
This kindness takes so much pain away
Once again she feels so beautiful

Each inch of hair was grown with love
She imagines that other girls face
Once again she feels so beautiful
She wishes she could give that girl a hug

She imagines that other girls face
Does she also have dark brown eyes?
She wishes she could give that girl a hug
A single tear rolls down her cheek

Does she also have dark brown eyes?
She has a way of lighting up a room
A single tear rolls down her cheek
Chestnut hair cascades over her shoulders

I dedicate this poem to you Kristelle, your aunt Eileen is very 
proud of you. I hope you enjoy my book, it has travelled
a long distance to make its way into your hands. I hope you
enjoy my journey. Blessing to you from Canada.

P.S. Kristelle, I am sure whoever receives
your gift will be truly blessed by it.

Written: February 27, 2014 
By: Richard Lamoureux

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Donna Jones March 1, 2014 at 10:23 PM Im floored too...what an amazing thing...for both of you...and I'm not too into all these new gadgets and fast progress but these situations where such nice people can find and help each other across the world is nothing short of a miracle and God bless you Richard Richard Lamoureux March 2, 2014 at 8:44 AM Also I appreciate the blessing as well. Richard Lamoureux March 2, 2014 at 8:44 AM Actually this was rather low tech, Eileen ordered three copies of my book and I sent them to Lebanon. She didn't get me to sign one of them sobI wrote this poem for her niece to personalize the book for her. I guess her getting the poem is pretty high tech. Thanks for the thoughtful comment Donna.

Cyndi Macmillan February 28, 2014 at 2:07 PM Oh, how lovely and deep. So glad I stopped by your page today, Richard. This poem touched me on many levels... as did your gift sent across the ocean. How wonderful. Canadian, eh? If you keep it up they'll think they are all gentlemen here, like you! Cheers and smiles from Cyndi Richard Lamoureux February 28, 2014 at 2:32 PM Thanks Cyndi, yes I am Canadian. Originally from your city Kitchener. My mom and sister still live there so I do get back home from time to time. I'm pleased you enjoyed my poem.

Kayod5 Kayode February 28, 2014 at 9:58 AM No doubt Kristelle will very much appreciate this,a great effort you put into this Richard,I think in your desire to show how much you hold Kristelle at high esteem,this is going extra mile. Simply brilliant. Richard Lamoureux February 28, 2014 at 2:32 PM Thanks Kayod5.

Poet Tacito February 28, 2014 at 12:49 AM My goodness! I bow to thee for this tremendous dedication. I want to hug my computer monitor now, I'm just that floored!!! Richard Lamoureux February 28, 2014 at 8:00 AM Ha ha, that's why I have a tablet, so much easier to hug.

Eileen Manassian February 27, 2014 at 12:09 PM Oh...one thing. Her name is Kristelle...Would you just mind changing the spelling. I'm sorry...I must have sent it to you that way. If you change it...I can print it off and put it in the book before I gift wrap it. OH OH OH...I'm SO excited. Her Mum's Canadian, you know....From your area...Kelowna. Kristelle has Canadian nationality as well. They all know about you cause I've told them all about ya. Periodically, they ask how you are. Isn't this awesome! Richard Lamoureux February 27, 2014 at 1:12 PM Ok I will change it

Eileen Manassian February 27, 2014 at 12:06 PM RICHARD!!!!! Oh MY GOODNESS! This is beyond beautiful. Thank you SO SO much. This makes the gift so much more special. Thank you...Thank you...Thank you. It is such a beautiful poem and dedication. God bless....Richard...God bless. Richard Lamoureux February 27, 2014 at 10:16 PM I'm so pleased you like it Eileen. I wanted it tone perfect for her.

Nette Onclaud February 27, 2014 at 10:43 AM such an affectionate dedication with wonderfully evocative language within your lines, rich... i like!.. huggs Richard Lamoureux February 27, 2014 at 1:12 PM Thanks and hugs back.

Roger Horsch February 27, 2014 at 9:09 AM I love this poem Richard, No one else could write like this. You are so ingenious in the style in which you wrote. A wonderful piece my friend......Roger Richard Lamoureux February 27, 2014 at 9:21 AM Good morning Roger, so nice to have your visit. Ironicaly I had planned on catching up with you today. How have you been?