Richard Lamoureux Poet Quatrain

Walking On Water

I step out of the boat
Wishing to walk on water
Beckoned by the Faithful Son
Whom You sent me Father

But my gaze turns to the ocean 
As dark storm clouds they appear
I sink down into the deep
Even though, Jesus is near

The waves overwhelm me
For my faith is faint
A man with many problems
More a sinner than a saint

Still Jesus doesn’t forsake me
He reaches down from above
If I grasp firmly to His hand
I can be saved by His Love

Yet there is a strange comfort
As my lungs they fill with water
It’s the Devil who seduces me
Please Lord I beg you, save me Father!

Within me Jesus’s power
I can feel my body rise
Yes the waters become calm
As I gaze into my Saviour’s eyes

So now I can walk on water
With my Saviour hand in hand
I can make it to the shore
and step on Sacred land

Fear no longer rules me
Each breath is mine to breathe
No storm will overwhelm me
as long as I believe.

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Linda Reid May 11, 2020 at 10:48 AM CONGRATS RICHARD. I LIKE YOUR POEM. IT SHOWS DEEP FAITH-WHICH WE SURELY NEED NOW. I PUBLISHED A BOOK OF SOME OF MY POETRY ENTITLED "WALK ON WATER" IN 2013. IT'S STILL LISTED ON AMAZON IF YOU'D LIKE TO TAKE A LOOK. Richard Lamoureux May 11, 2020 at 11:39 AM Thanks Linda. ;0)

Anil Deo May 4, 2020 at 9:14 AM Rick, for some reason ... I felt shivers reading this. It is Peter's experience in Matthew 14, all in the boat in Mark 6 ... so no new facts. But you write with conviction & such soul-filled diction ... THANK YOU. shalom shalom Richard Lamoureux May 4, 2020 at 9:36 AM Thanks Anil, I appreciate this response. ;0)

Gideon Foli May 2, 2020 at 7:42 PM A reminder to gaze on Jesus than the boisterous storms of life. For in Christ we live, walk and have our being. A very inspiring piece of poetry, very organized rhyme scheme. Richard this is soul uplifting. Thanks for reading my previous poems too. Love and hugs Richard Lamoureux May 4, 2020 at 9:36 AM Thanks my friend.

John Hamilton April 29, 2020 at 10:58 AM Lovely spiritual write Rick, Peter did walk on water until he focused on the storm. An excellent write to help us keep focused on the Saviour, and not the storm! Richard Lamoureux April 29, 2020 at 11:04 AM Thanks John.

Timothy Hicks April 25, 2020 at 1:22 PM Definitely needed ... these days, especially. Your poem is a great dedication to faith and commitment ... though life gets you down, always get back up, and keep your eye focused on what's truly important. What a scene that would have been to actually witness this event in person in those olden times.

Caren Krutsinger April 21, 2020 at 1:50 AM This is lovely, and it does eliminate fear. "So now I can walk on water With my Saviour hand in hand" -Wow! Richard Lamoureux April 21, 2020 at 8:57 AM People forget that Peter also walked on water. Thanks for your visits this morning.

Jc Hawkens April 19, 2020 at 1:47 PM True inspirational Quatrain. Beautifully written and reaffirming. Blessings my friend Richard Lamoureux April 19, 2020 at 4:33 PM Thanks, blessings are alwAys appreciated.

Wilma Neels April 19, 2020 at 1:02 AM Love the message and the reassurance of this Richard. We should only believe and trust Him.. Beautiful write Richard Lamoureux April 19, 2020 at 8:29 AM Thanks Wilma, hugs Rick.

Tom Cunningham April 18, 2020 at 1:08 PM Very inspiring verse Richard, our faith is a beacon of hope in these dark times. Tom. Richard Lamoureux April 19, 2020 at 8:30 AM Thanks Tom, much appreciated.

Eve Roper April 18, 2020 at 10:32 AM You set a scene of storm in someone soul. Always the devil to take what he thinks he owns. Yet, he can not touch what belongs to the Lord. Nicely said my friend. Stay well and don’t let the isolation get you down. Hugs Eve Eve Roper April 19, 2020 at 3:31 AM Keep her safe, my friend. I've got my puppy to keep me company , Oh, and Soup family :) Richard Lamoureux April 18, 2020 at 11:20 AM Thanks Eve. Fortunately my wife is excellent company.

Charles Messina April 18, 2020 at 9:40 AM Words of faith and wisdom, Rick. Excellent poetry my friend. Stay well and stay safe. All the best, Charlie Richard Lamoureux April 18, 2020 at 10:10 AM Thanks Charles.

Vijay Pandit April 17, 2020 at 7:27 AM Such wonderful words of faith, Richard. A powerful message! Richard Lamoureux April 17, 2020 at 8:11 AM Thanks Vijay. ;0)

Demetrios Trifiatis April 17, 2020 at 6:29 AM Verily, verily the works HE do we can also if we believe in HIM! An inspiring and profound poem of faith dearest friend, Richard! God bless you! Richard Lamoureux April 17, 2020 at 8:12 AM You as well Demetrios.

Andrea Dietrich April 16, 2020 at 6:41 PM wow, this is one of the better poems I have ever seen for religious or spiritual message. REally good one, Richard. Richard Lamoureux April 17, 2020 at 8:17 AM Thanks Andrea.

Connie Marcum Wong April 16, 2020 at 2:32 PM Belief and faith are all that is needed Richard. I agree with this beautiful spiritual poem. Keep safe my friend. xxoo Richard Lamoureux April 16, 2020 at 2:35 PM Thanks Connie.

Joseph P. DiMino April 16, 2020 at 1:14 PM You are so right! "Faith" is the real. All else is the lie of our physical senses. Great poem! Richard Lamoureux April 16, 2020 at 1:24 PM Thanks Joe.

Timothy Mcguire April 15, 2020 at 9:12 PM well written, this poem speaks clearly and directly to our faith Richard Lamoureux April 16, 2020 at 12:51 PM Thanks Timothy.

Vladislav Raven April 15, 2020 at 7:58 AM Hi Richard, back to read this excellent poetic gem from your pen. Sush vivid images come to the mind as I read. I love the content of this write. Hope springs eternal in the Human soul. A definite Fav, Richard. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Blessings....Mike. Stay safe, my friend. Richard Lamoureux April 15, 2020 at 9:04 AM Thanks Mike, much appreciated.

Harry Horsman April 13, 2020 at 11:40 PM I believe this wonderful poetry, and the timely appearance here on soup, is perfection, One way to beat the doom and gloom. Is to read this...Stay Safe, Richard, and thanks... Richard Lamoureux April 15, 2020 at 9:04 AM You as well Harry. Thanks for the visit.

Jennifer Proxenos April 13, 2020 at 2:29 PM How beautiful a fav. for me this Easter Richard - hope you had a peaceful Easter and that both you and your family are safe and sound. Blessings, Jennifer. Richard Lamoureux April 15, 2020 at 9:13 AM Yes keeping safe, blessings to you as well. Hugs Rick.

Winged Warrior April 12, 2020 at 9:21 PM Great spiritual write my friend... hope you are staying safe...Happy Easter and best wishes from the Wingster :o) Richard Lamoureux April 13, 2020 at 9:34 AM Thanks and Happy Easter to you as well.

Arturo Michael April 12, 2020 at 8:14 PM A wonderful write...from then to now...Happy Easter to you and yours Richard Richard Lamoureux April 13, 2020 at 9:39 AM Thanks Arturo.

Frances Byrne April 12, 2020 at 7:26 PM Hi Richard, What a beautiful poem, it has brought tears to my eyes. We are all sinners, nobody is perfect. Look after yourself, Frances Richard Lamoureux April 13, 2020 at 9:40 AM Your comment brings a smile.

Eileen Manassian April 12, 2020 at 3:39 PM Amen.... as long as I believe. When that falters, Lord... help my unbelief. Beautifully penned. Richard Lamoureux April 12, 2020 at 4:57 PM Thanks Eileen, this was my morning inspiration. Hugs Rick.