Richard Lamoureux Poet Quatrain

Tommorow Or In a Hundred Years

if I should die tommorow
or in one hundred years
I've been blessed by all I've seen
and sounds that have graced my ears

It hasn't always been easy
Yet, I would not change a thing
From hardship came such beauty
Within my thankful I can sing

I have lived all my moments
Both the quiet and extreme
In these moments of contemplation
I am appreciative of where I've been

A guest upon this planet
on life's beach a grain of sand
The reason I have significance
Is that I'm cradled in my Savior's hand

I have known love, above all else
To be the essence that makes life real
A husband, father, brother and friend
My loved ones are the spokes upon my wheel! 

So my ending is only a beginning 
Tommorow or in a hundred years
If at that time you cry for me
I hope they will be happy tears.

Inspired by Demetrios's poem "Life a gift is"

Please be sure to visit Demetrios, his poetry shines!

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CayCay Godwin October 27, 2015 at 11:32 AM Amen. I get and live and concur with every line. Beautiful, Richard ... CayCay

Neva Romaine October 23, 2015 at 11:57 AM Hey Richard, still visiting and enjoying your poems. This is a wonderful poem of thanksgiving for life and for our Savior. We should all be so blessed to enjoy every moment with our families and friends. Great inspiration and you are right - Demetrios is a fine poet. Be Blessed, Neva Richard Lamoureux October 23, 2015 at 12:49 PM Thanks Neva!

Dominic Amezimi October 22, 2015 at 5:25 PM Here! some of my tear dropped for you! Great work, i'm archiving it, i hope you do not mind... Richard Lamoureux October 23, 2015 at 9:33 AM I am honoured!

Dominique Webb October 21, 2015 at 8:00 AM A very beautiful poem, Richard. Richard Lamoureux October 21, 2015 at 8:09 AM Thanks Rhoda, I appreciate the visit.

Brian Baumgarn October 20, 2015 at 1:54 AM Very touching, Richard. Have been reflecting on these topics with friends quite a bit, not in a negative sense, but in appreciation for each day. And, yes, Demetrios writes great stuff, too. A big 7. Brian Baumgarn October 21, 2015 at 2:14 AM This poem rings true like Rilke's work. He was sad and sentimental but he loved every minute of life in his words. Thanks for these. Richard Lamoureux October 20, 2015 at 8:16 AM Thanks Brian!;0)

Cecilia Macfarlane October 19, 2015 at 8:38 PM So beautiful and touching Richard...being thankful makes life that much sweeter. Hugs Richard Lamoureux October 19, 2015 at 8:54 PM So true, hugs back to you Cecilia.

Viv Wigley October 18, 2015 at 2:06 PM A fine piece, Richard, and hopefully not an epitaph for a long time yet. regards, Viv Richard Lamoureux October 18, 2015 at 3:55 PM I'm going to try for the Hundred years!

Monterey Sirak October 18, 2015 at 8:46 AM An inspiring, enchanting write. Love the line "I have known love, above all else" Faith, hope and love...but the greatest of these is love. Richard Lamoureux October 18, 2015 at 3:55 PM So true.

Casarah Nance October 17, 2015 at 5:03 PM :) hugs , Richard Lamoureux October 18, 2015 at 3:55 PM Hugs back Casarah.

Kp Nunez October 17, 2015 at 5:39 AM Beautiful write, Rick. It is so nice to see posts from you inspired by Souper's writes. You have the talent to draw the message and expound in such a poetic way. 7. hugs Richard Lamoureux October 18, 2015 at 3:57 PM You are sweet Kim, thanks.

Michael Tor October 17, 2015 at 2:46 AM Richard wow. This is beautiful many of us would love to be on your wheel my friend. This is heartfelt and beautiful. I hope its after a hundred years when you meet that sad demise. Love the inspiration of Demetrios Poems he is an inspiration and his poems reflect the man that he is. A Godly man after God's heart. Blessings your way my friend. Michael Tor October 28, 2015 at 9:42 AM Thank you my friend I am honored. Richard Lamoureux October 18, 2015 at 3:57 PM You are on the wheel my friend.

Robert Lindley October 16, 2015 at 11:15 PM A truly wonderfully inspiring poem my friend and your sincerity in writing makes it shine all the more! Love and family are the greatest gifts of all. A7 Richard Lamoureux October 18, 2015 at 3:58 PM Thanks my friend, much appreciated Robert.

Tim Smith October 16, 2015 at 5:49 PM Beautiful verse Richard. You will be remembered fondly. Richard Lamoureux October 16, 2015 at 7:26 PM Thanks Tim, I hope so. If I make it another 100 years there wont be many left to remember me.

Catherine Labeau October 16, 2015 at 3:01 PM fantastic phantom we all are. floating a dream of belong. take your time as you are loved here. Richard Lamoureux October 16, 2015 at 3:14 PM Thanks Catherine.

Eric Boddie October 16, 2015 at 2:33 PM not one regret can be mentioned....by God's 40 year old invention....because some may think that it is blood pumping from my heart....but it has been God's Love From The Start....;) Richard Lamoureux October 16, 2015 at 2:49 PM Good for you Eric, I'm glad you are thankful for God's kindness.

Dan Cwiak October 16, 2015 at 1:57 PM Richard, there are so few words that can compliment what you have written and how you meld the emotions in this treasure. Great write! Richard Lamoureux October 16, 2015 at 2:19 PM Thanks Dan, your visit is appreciated.

Miraj Raha October 16, 2015 at 12:36 PM A guest upon this planet on life's beach a grain of sand The reason I have significance Is that I'm cradled in my Savior's hand This stanza touched me the most,it holds a profound and universal thought. Wonderful dedication as an inspiration,Sir Richard. Richard Lamoureux October 16, 2015 at 12:47 PM Thanks Miraj, I like that verse too.

Demetrios Trifiatis October 16, 2015 at 11:29 AM There is a grateful heart the lesson of life has learned under the watchful eyes of our Lord! Blessed be my dear friend, Richard for attributing this wonderful poem to the inspiration you received from my humble poem " Life a Gift Is" Richard Lamoureux October 16, 2015 at 12:48 PM Your heart inspires my friend!

Eileen Manassian October 16, 2015 at 10:16 AM Thanks for being a friend. I don't like to think of that eventuality for you...EVER. Lovely piece. Hugs Richard Lamoureux October 16, 2015 at 12:50 PM No thanks required, it is my pleasure. Hugs back to you.