Richard Lamoureux Poet Quatrain

Treedom

Walking through the orchard 
Amongst so many trees
Fruit lay on the ground rotting
The trees had a strange disease

They were lost in their apathy
No longer fruitful anymore
Sheltered in a land of beauty
On the Okanagan shore

The birds sang soft and sadly
A strange poetic song
Flying together in arcs
All they wanted was to belong

In search of warmth and protection
They landed on branches reaching high
A transplanted tree from Jamaica
Majestically framed by the sky

Uprooted from the island
Oh so many years ago
With branches reaching outward
His leaves had a golden glow

I sat beneath his branches
So his story he could tell
Into my outstretched palm
A perfectly formed apple fell

As I bit into the fruit
I could hear his voice so clear
A different kind of listening
I heard him whisper in my ear

"Within my laughter there is magic
Yet I am serious at my core
Let me help you find your wisdom
A wooden key unlocks the door

I have traveled many places
Felt the sand beneath my feet
I have known the joy of victory
Yet I have learned more from defeat

The things I thought so important
Slipped from my clutching hands
As I chased after foolishness
In a world filled with demands

Not connected to my quiet
That silent outcry of my soul
My branches stripped of everything
As I played my worldly role

Once true to myself I found freedom
In a city perched by a lake
Lush branches fully outstretched
I now give instead of take

Not born to be a conquerer
Love is my soulful call
Rooted within my spirit
Available to one and all

I bring you peace from my island
See how less can be so much more
Come have a taste of freedom
Beneath my branches on this shore!


Inspired by and dedicated to Rawle James.
Rawle is the founder of the "Inspired Word Cafe".

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Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty February 21, 2015 at 9:45 AM Uprooted from the island Oh so many years ago With branches reaching outward His leaves had a golden glow: Loved this very much Richard..charming inspiring write.God bless Richard Lamoureux February 21, 2015 at 9:50 AM Thanks Rajat, I appreciate your visit.

Scott Thirtyseven February 20, 2015 at 4:20 AM What a gem! So well constructed, a tranquil, endearing read. Most happy to have read this tonight. Richard Lamoureux February 20, 2015 at 8:17 AM Thanks so much Scott.

John Fleming February 19, 2015 at 2:47 PM Very well conceived and penned, Richard! Excellent...A "Seven"!! :) john. Richard Lamoureux February 19, 2015 at 6:15 PM Thanks John.

Eve Roper February 16, 2015 at 4:51 PM Wow! Richard what is the world going to come to if we don't do something now and stop thinking of the pocket book instead of the world. We do not want to lose this beautiful world we live in. Blessings eve. Oh! and a real big 7 Richard Lamoureux February 16, 2015 at 6:18 PM Thanks for the visit and the 7. Richard Lamoureux February 16, 2015 at 6:17 PM I have a feeling we are going to find out, us humans are a greedy lot.

Monterey Sirak February 16, 2015 at 8:24 AM Wow! This is brilliant writing. I love the line "Not connected to my quiet" The stillness in our souls is where we find respite from the noise of the world. Richard Lamoureux February 16, 2015 at 9:23 AM Hi Monterey my response to you about Quiet jumped up one!

Carol Eastman February 15, 2015 at 3:28 PM A georgeous and VERY WELL thought out piece. Very impresive! Richard Lamoureux February 16, 2015 at 8:08 AM Thanks Carol.

Arthur Vaso February 15, 2015 at 3:06 PM Today is National Canadian Flag day ( Google would never lie to me ) so I must say this poem resonates even more on this special day!!! Richard Lamoureux February 16, 2015 at 8:10 AM Today? I'm pretty sure it was yesterday!

James Peranteau February 15, 2015 at 12:01 PM I came by yesterday and read this write dear poet, and enjoyed it. I was writing a comment about it and CRASH ! I definately am getting a new computer ! I forgot to get back to you....well here I am, And TY for the inspiring write sir ! I still can't use my e-mail yet....hmmmm. ;) Have a blessed day...much love, james Richard Lamoureux February 16, 2015 at 8:12 AM You are kind James, thanks for coming back to post a comment.

David Meade February 15, 2015 at 8:12 AM Well done my dear friend. Filled with wise words -- learning from failure, letting go . . . I would like to meet Rawle James, he seems like an inspiration -- such are your words. Richard Lamoureux February 16, 2015 at 8:13 AM He does a lot to support the arts.

Constance La France February 14, 2015 at 7:11 PM Richard, your poem is epic, I so enjoyed the story of the tree, well done and thanks for your visit ~~ Richard Lamoureux February 14, 2015 at 8:39 PM As always it was my pleasure to visit.

Casarah Nance February 14, 2015 at 4:29 PM Great story!! Happy Valentines Day :~) xxx Richard Lamoureux February 14, 2015 at 8:40 PM Thanks, I am impressed with your ABCeDariun!

Tim Smith February 14, 2015 at 4:17 PM Beautiful piece Richard.. So ripe with many great metaphors and solid meaning Richard Lamoureux February 14, 2015 at 8:41 PM Thanks so much Tim.

Robert Lindley February 14, 2015 at 1:34 PM My friend, you have nailed it with this great write! A7 and adding this one to my fav list here. Richard Lamoureux February 14, 2015 at 4:07 PM Thanks so much Robert.

Verlena S. Walker February 14, 2015 at 12:38 PM Beautiful write Richard. Verlena Richard Lamoureux February 14, 2015 at 12:43 PM Thanks Verlena.

Jan Allison February 14, 2015 at 11:36 AM Lovely dedication Richard and i love the clever title:-) Hugs jan xx 7 xx Richard Lamoureux February 14, 2015 at 11:50 AM Happy Valentines Jan, thanks for the positive visit, 7 and hug.

Andrea Dietrich February 14, 2015 at 11:15 AM a wonderful message in this poem and wonderful dedication to the founder of Inspired Word Cafe. Keep being inspired because your words here are so meaningful, Richard. happy Valentine's Day to you. Richard Lamoureux February 14, 2015 at 11:49 AM Thanks Andrea, I appreciate your kind words.

Eileen Manassian February 14, 2015 at 10:15 AM Absolutely love dedication, Richard. I'm sure it will touch his heart. I loved listening to this song. Happy Valentine's Day! Richard Lamoureux February 14, 2015 at 11:49 AM Hi Eileen Happy Valentines to you as well. I'm a little sad today, my sweetie is in Vancouver at a friends funeral so we will have to delay our valentine celebration.