Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

The Graduate

Six years
Punctuated with a walk across a stage
A piece of paper
Representing a past and future
listen to the cheers and whistles
This is your moment
It is ours as well
For you are the realization of our dreams
Our hearts are filled with love
See the fruition of our pride
Languish in our hugs and smiles
We know it has not been an easy path
You have chosen well
You have persevered
Celebrate this victory of the mind
Look too the illumination of your future
For now the possibilities begin
Your path continues forward
The mountain rises 
Strengthened legs will aid your ascent 
View the magnificence before you
Stop along the way 
Rest when it is needed
Drink from the moutain streams
Smell the flowers for they are your reward
Sit and enjoy the view
Be thankful 
Appreciate where you came from
Know that you are never alone
We will have picnics with you along the way
Be nourished by our love
Eat of our words
Be bolstered by our song
For life
Although not always easy
It is to be celebrated
So we celebrate
Yesterday that brought you here
Today when you walk across a stage
And tommorow
Each and every tommorow
For we know
We have always known
You are a gift from God!

Congratulations Matthew, we are beyond proud of you.

For those who don't know, Matthew means Gift from God.

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Verlena S. Walker June 14, 2015 at 7:04 PM Beautiful tribute Richard... Verlena

Harry Horsman June 2, 2015 at 7:44 AM Wonderful tribute poem

Daver Austin May 29, 2015 at 11:23 AM Advice on forward looking by proud, loving, experienced parents. Anyone who has been there will enjoy this poem. Love, daver

Charmaine Chircop May 27, 2015 at 7:14 PM I have a friend and a cousin called Matthew, and they are truly a gift from God, as so are you... Your poems tickle my soul with spiritual and loving inspiration, thankyou . Richard Lamoureux May 29, 2015 at 7:57 AM What a nice thing to say, thanks!

Constance La France May 27, 2015 at 9:04 AM Richard, this is so appealing, the pride in your son Matthew, your gift from God is overwhelming, oh if all parents could feel this love, glorious 7 and thank for visiting my jingle poem, that was fun to write, not my usual deep and dark and sad . . Richard Lamoureux May 29, 2015 at 7:57 AM Good morning and a big thanks! Hugs Rick.

Eileen Manassian May 26, 2015 at 12:38 PM So happy you can see this milestone in his life, Richard. I'm glad for you and Mary. May God continue to bless him. :) Lovely write. Congrats!!! Richard Lamoureux May 27, 2015 at 8:51 AM Thanks Eileen, we are very proud of him.

Arthur Vaso May 26, 2015 at 10:44 AM What a beautiful poem, I see a thread that I am wondering if you! :) Congrats to Matthew! Richard Lamoureux May 26, 2015 at 11:29 AM Thanks Arthur.

Kp Nunez May 26, 2015 at 6:03 AM What a fitting tribute for this milestone in Matthew's life, Richard. The love you have for your son is almost palpable with your words. Congratulations to your family! Kim Richard Lamoureux May 26, 2015 at 11:30 AM Thanks Kim, we are very proud of him.

Judy Konos May 25, 2015 at 3:39 PM Congratulations to your wife, to you, to your son and to this poetry in his honor! Very fortunate young man.... Richard Lamoureux May 26, 2015 at 11:31 AM We are also fortunate parents. Thanks for your thoughtful comment.

Skat A May 25, 2015 at 3:15 PM This is a wonderful poem Skat Richard Lamoureux May 26, 2015 at 11:32 AM Thanks again SKAT.

Monterey Sirak May 25, 2015 at 2:26 PM What a beautiful tribute. Congrats to Matthew for his accomplishment and for having such a loving supportive family behind him. He is blessed, as are you all. Richard Lamoureux May 26, 2015 at 11:33 AM Thanks Monterey, we are indeed blessed.