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Truth Continued

They promised fountains Flowing crystal streams Cool refreshing waters I want to drink till I am full Why else would I journey to this desolate place I walk over the bones of those who came before me Their voices scream out from the dust warning me to go back Am I already too late I retrace my steps until I dissapear Surrrender Leave behind the evaporated me The next moment I am lifted carried on invisible wings Light as air Have I been turned to dust I look into my Savior's eyes His tears become a stream The banks overflow I am refreshed I drink till I am full reconstituted His promise has been kept I am saved because he wept With his body he paid my debt Now his truth is the one I accept

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Skat A

Date: 6/19/2013 1:11:00 PM

Richard, THIS IS GREAT CONGRATULATIONS in Russell's contest.... Luv~ SKAT

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 6/19/2013 2:45:00 AM

Richard an excellent revision of your original poem. Congratulations on your win. Warm Smiles, Connie

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/19/2013 6:49:00 AM

Thanks Connie

Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/12/2013 11:14:00 PM

I did have a nice Mothers Day. We all went to a water park in the 90 degree heat.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/13/2013 6:24:00 AM

Sounds great!

Ndaba Sibanda

Date: 5/12/2013 3:10:00 PM

Richard, l see a man who has faith. Be blessed for inspiring others.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/13/2013 6:26:00 AM

What is a man without his faith? Thanks for your kind words.

Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/12/2013 10:21:00 AM

There's always a great deal of moral value in your pieces. I can visualize it all so well in my head and I'm left feeling enlightened. God bless you, Rick... keep doing what you do.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/12/2013 2:01:00 PM

That is very nice of you to say Tim. I hope you had a nice Mothers Day celebration with your family.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/11/2013 7:20:00 PM

How amazing! :) John 4: 14- ..."but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life." The visual images you've created are a refreshing taste of truth. Well done.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/11/2013 8:28:00 PM

It's nice to communicate with someone who knows their bible. I have a real attraction to water, it was a big reason we moved to kelowna. I never fully relax unti I am around water.

Richard D Seal

Date: 5/11/2013 6:43:00 PM

It's a tricky old world, the truth is hard to come by most of the time, we are left guessing, this write finds the ultimate truth. An excellent write Richard, wonderful metaphor and smooth read. Take care, Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/13/2013 1:51:00 PM

this is great, thanks for the history. No Nick names that have stuck for me. My friends all call me Rick. Feel fre to call me Rick. Thanks for enlightening me.

Richard D Seal
Date: 5/12/2013 5:36:00 PM

I have lots of nicknames myself, I used to play a lot with my cousin, we around the same age, at six or so we would play cowboys and I would always be 'Billy the Kid', to this day he still refers to me as 'our Bill', and everybody knows thats me. I'm pleased you asked, gives a chance to learn about each other. Do you have a nickname you're willing to share? Take care, Richard

Richard D Seal
Date: 5/12/2013 5:27:00 PM

oooo I came back for another read on this, I wanted it straight in my head, sometimes they drift away. Well I see a Q. This started when one of Eileen's poem struck me as an answer much like an Agony Aunt would give, I commented so in my reply and just went on from there, it has now changed to Desert Orchid due to other comments. It will probably change again at some point. Is just a bit fun.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/11/2013 8:30:00 PM

I'm so glad you enjoyed it Richard. I am curious why do you call Eileen Auntie??? Inquiring minds want to know. Have a good weekend Richard.