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Trying To Grasp the Magnificent

I sense the fullness in fleeting moments At those rare times I'm able to let go of me The ebbs and flows of non linear thinking when I am part of the everything I was born to be For within the simple Magnificence is grasped The beginning precedes an ending that in the future will be passed Over and under all the spaces in between If we look only with our eyes the answers won't be seen Quiet is not time wasted each moment we have has been lent Some things don't require saying Through actions we learn what is meant Feel the power of pausing Within a moment thoughts can crystallize By choosing to listen with intention We learn the wheres and whys Observations is much more important then any of my (me)s or (I)s I often get lost within my own talking and hold onto my wordy lies When I use a different kind of perspective I hear the whispering of the Wise Floating upon eternal verses as within my being they steadily rise Viewing the mosaic of all creation The wonder of how all things interconnect the order of God's magnificence creates inner peace and Holy respect My thoughts are no longer singular Like droplets of water ideas collect The things in life most important I see things I didn't expect For no person is truly independent Through God's grace we draw every breath Here within this total miracle I've witnessed God's width and His depth! I believe our souls recognize our creator when we are in tune with God's Creation.

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Date: 6/24/2016 10:39:00 AM
MAGNIFICENT REFLECTIONS OF THE AUTHOR MY FRIEND. ADDING TO MY FAV LIST AS ITS POSITIVELY INSPIRING TO READ. A7
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/24/2016 10:48:00 AM
I'm pleased you enjoyed it Robert.
Date: 5/18/2016 1:45:00 AM
Amen..Such a beauty this is Richard.You never cease to amaze me. Pls..If you have some time will you visit my blog. A dear friend of us has her Birthday..: ) Tnks
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/18/2016 3:25:00 PM
Thanks for directing me to your blog Charmaine. Hugs Rick.
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Charmaine Chircop
Date: 5/18/2016 1:46:00 AM
Of ours I meant
Date: 5/17/2016 8:20:00 PM
Very well shared Richard. How have you be doing? Verlena
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/17/2016 10:41:00 PM
Verlena! What a nice surprise. I have been well, very busy traveling but well. How have you been?? Thanks for the visit.
Date: 5/17/2016 3:07:00 PM
you have touched on something that is just so difficult for me. To just SIT STILL and do nothing. I am always doing and doing. Can't turn my brain off. but it's so good to write about this, Richard. A very zen type of poem!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/17/2016 8:00:00 PM
It can be easy to get caught up in the busyness.
Date: 5/16/2016 2:42:00 PM
Spirituality resonates through your verses dear, Richard! Well done my friend!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/16/2016 9:08:00 PM
Thanks Demetrios, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
Date: 5/16/2016 10:45:00 AM
Wonderfully penned Richard.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/16/2016 9:09:00 PM
Thanks Lenny!;0)
Date: 5/16/2016 10:37:00 AM
Your awareness of our Maker can not be denied You see him in all you do Well written Love Mom See you in a few days Whoopee!!!!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/16/2016 10:39:00 AM
Just got on the plane. Love ya.
Date: 5/15/2016 9:57:00 PM
I've been on a bit of a writer's block at the moment, and hope to pull out of it soon!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/16/2016 7:26:00 AM
I have no doubt it is temporary my young friend.
Date: 5/15/2016 9:56:00 PM
Trying to grasp how it is you continue to produce these wonderfully wise thoughts ... is rather magnificent. "Like droplets of water ideas collect" ... I thought this was a genius metaphor, as it made think of how humanity is often compared to the ocean ... and with each person being a "droplet" we put our heads together, becoming so much more than what we were, by ourselves. Excellent as always, Richard.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/16/2016 7:27:00 AM
You are kind and I appreciate it.
Date: 5/15/2016 7:06:00 PM
Wow Richard, this poem is so impressive! I really resonate to your words in your third stanza. The ego will try to take credit for everything if we don't control it. Truly a beautiful insightful tribute to the power of the Divine. #7. ; ) a fave!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/16/2016 7:30:00 AM
Hi Connie, I agree, it is difficult for us humans to let go of ego. Thanks for the thoughtful visit.
Date: 5/15/2016 6:43:00 PM
What a glorious poem that is both introspective, wise and spiritual, giving praise to God above all, Richard! Beautiful words, and your poetic gift shines :)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/16/2016 7:23:00 AM
Thanks Laura, I also enjoyed your write as well.
Date: 5/15/2016 5:13:00 PM
That, my friend is a great poem. Love the title (and "inner peace and holy respect ect". Very enjoyable read. Kind regards, Craig
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/16/2016 7:22:00 AM
Your comment makes my day, thanks Craig.
Date: 5/15/2016 10:07:00 AM
Very well penned Richard...A7...best wishes
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/16/2016 7:22:00 AM
Thank you Joseph.;0)
Date: 5/15/2016 7:22:00 AM
-feel the power of pausing- listening to the whispers for they are wiser than the screams, nice write
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/15/2016 8:15:00 AM
Good morning Casarah. Thanks for visiting, hugs Rick.
Date: 5/14/2016 4:17:00 PM
IDENTIFY! Yes with a bit of a background in particle physics, you know I grok the spaces in between, the loss of the "Selfness," the connection to everything! I love that this closes with such thankfulness. Nice work.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/15/2016 8:14:00 AM
Much appreciated Edlynn, this is a great response.
Date: 5/14/2016 11:41:00 AM
Richard...you always remind me....of His grace. I know it's there...Thank you. Bless you. So good to know that you let yourself be used by Him to bless others. I'm touched.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/15/2016 8:13:00 AM
Hello Eileen, what an amazing God indeed. I'm glad my simple words have touched you. On a separate note, I'm so impressed with your daughters voice.
Date: 5/14/2016 10:43:00 AM
What a wonderful write and testimony of His magnificence, indeed the power of pausing, loved it.A7
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/15/2016 8:09:00 AM
Thanks John, God is worthy of our praise.
Date: 5/14/2016 9:55:00 AM
I am so so so happy to know that I am once again the first to post my comment on this magnificent write...Ofcourse I am faving it..You are so expressive with ur words , Rick...A 7 and a big hug from me to you....Red
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/15/2016 8:08:00 AM
Thanks for being the first to read and respond Red.;0)

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