Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

The Lives We Choose

I am poet
I have lived many lives
I have walked down ancient corridors
Climbed insurmountable obstacles 
Held universes within my hands
Gravity does not hold me
I breathe among the stars

I dream the dreams of kings
While kissing the lips of angels
I have spoken with the prophets of old
For me time is of no consequence
I am somewhere and everywhere
I live a hundred years in but a few moments

Fly along my verse
Be transported to the impossible
Shed your limitations
Know the freedom of the mind
Taste and touch the incredible
For you too are poet
Dream beyond the obvious
Create all your happy endings
If you cry 
Let it be a magnificent sadness
Write beyond your tortured walls
You choose
You be
The one
Who lives many
Extrordinary 
Wonderful
Unbelievable
Lives


Inspired by Eileen Ghali's poem
"Another Somewhere"

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Monterey Sirak March 2, 2014 at 6:43 AM Oh what a pleasure it is to be invited to wander along the poetic labyrinth of your mind. Richard Lamoureux March 2, 2014 at 9:09 AM You makeme smile!

Donna Jones March 1, 2014 at 10:12 PM Oh Richard..if you cry let it be a magnificent sadness..write beyond your tortured walls...wow..this spoke to me..as I write many times on a bad day....it feels good to find peace in friendly words...this is a good poem...levels to dicect and enjoy.... Richard Lamoureux March 2, 2014 at 9:12 AM Wow, thanks Donna, you hafe lifted me with this generous comment. Hugs Rick.

Tim B February 28, 2014 at 7:59 AM Richard, I love the whole poem, but the lines that really struck me were "Gravity does not hold me, I breathe among the stars." That is quite the imagery, and it is a very powerful statement. Thank you for sharing. Richard Lamoureux March 2, 2014 at 9:13 AM My pleasure Tim, Thankyou for your kind comment.

Poet Tacito February 28, 2014 at 12:49 AM And this....this is how it's done. Eileen is a gracious inspiration to us all. True story. Richard Lamoureux February 28, 2014 at 7:57 AM Hi Drake, I must agree, her spirit and energy are most appreciated. How have you been my friend?

Richard D Seal February 27, 2014 at 8:13 PM Spoilt for choice where to go next Rick, think I'll just ride your verse for a while and enjoy our unbelievable lives. Great inspirational poem. Take care, Richard Richard Lamoureux February 28, 2014 at 7:56 AM Thanks Rich, I'm pleased you enjoyed. You take care as well.

Shadow Hamilton February 27, 2014 at 4:47 AM this is superb Rick great inspiration handled beautifully hugs Richard Lamoureux February 27, 2014 at 7:14 AM Thanks Shadow, hugs back to you.

Andrea Dietrich February 26, 2014 at 8:28 PM wow, WHAT an inspiration she was for this one. One heck of a poet's poem, my friend!! Richard Lamoureux February 27, 2014 at 7:14 AM Thanks Andrea.;0).

James Peranteau February 26, 2014 at 7:05 PM Extraordinary write dear poet ! Have a blessed week Richard. I look forward to reading more of your writes ! James Richard Lamoureux February 26, 2014 at 7:07 PM Thanks, it has been blessed so far, thanks for the thoughtful comment.

Eileen Manassian February 26, 2014 at 10:06 AM Thank you for adding that at the bottom of your poem.....I'm beaming.... Richard Lamoureux February 26, 2014 at 10:28 AM My pleasure, I had meant to do it right away but I had to get my day started. I was leading a discussion formy men's group.

Chris Boskovski February 25, 2014 at 11:05 PM I relate to this fantastic and wise poem very much! amazing job with the words and message you sent across to us all. It spoke to me! Great write Richard! :) Richard Lamoureux February 26, 2014 at 8:31 AM Thanks so much Chris.

Ilene Bauer February 25, 2014 at 7:28 PM this is amazing, richard! absolutely wonderful - i love it! Richard Lamoureux February 25, 2014 at 9:02 PM Thanks Ilene.

Tim Smith February 25, 2014 at 5:24 PM This is grand Richard .... Tim Richard Lamoureux February 25, 2014 at 6:46 PM Thanks Tim.

Eileen Manassian February 25, 2014 at 2:18 PM I simply adore this piece....It is beyond magnificent. Richard, Yes.....Yes to it all. 7 is not enough....Perhaps a 100 and an A+ from me....Stupendous...Poetry is my passion....It lets me live those many lives.....Wonderful! Thanks for sharing Richard Lamoureux February 25, 2014 at 6:48 PM I feel lost when the internet is down. Thanks for this amazing comment I am grinning ear to ear. Hugs Rick Eileen Manassian February 25, 2014 at 2:22 PM Was out of internet today.... :( It's late now...I was preparing for my classes....I tried to find someone to go with me today...No luck. Hope I can make it tomorrow...I'm assured packages are kept for a month. I'm not worried. I hope tomorrow will be the day! :) I faved this....It gives us poets superhuman status...I LOVE IT...

Lucilla Carrillo February 25, 2014 at 1:02 PM This is a great poem Richard. One that gives us hope for better things and something to look foreward tol. thanks for sharing.... Lucilla

John Lawless February 25, 2014 at 12:46 PM I accept your most wonderful and frightening invitation. To be the poet. To paraphrase the tennis axiom "just consider the poem an extension of your life". I quite like the line "If you cry be a magnificent sadness"

Charmaine Chircop February 25, 2014 at 10:31 AM Such a hopeful and beautiful poem for everyome to dream and create..believe in happy endings.Life is indeed what We make it.Tnks for sharing this beauty : )

Mama Bear February 25, 2014 at 8:59 AM One of your best. You just keep getting better and better. You make me very proud. Love you Mamabear I had thought I would have the first comment but logged in too slow Richard Lamoureux February 25, 2014 at 9:27 AM Ha ha, your still number one to me mom. Richard Lamoureux February 25, 2014 at 9:27 AM I meant you're.

Russell Sivey February 25, 2014 at 8:56 AM I have many lives within me, all those worth living and understanding! I really enjoyed reading this awesome write here this morning! What a brilliant poem my friend, such a fantastic piece, Great Work!! Richard Lamoureux February 25, 2014 at 8:59 AM Hi Russell, so nice to have you be the first to comment on my poem. I hope you are living a wonderful life today.