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Walls of Innocence

What evil lies beyond the walls of innocence? Who will protect the children? Can anyone repair our broken Hearts? We foolishly think Believe that guns offer us protection The demons do not fear physical things There is no logic to be found within our desperate moments Evil breathes and eats it's own air Jesus reaches out his hands Wanting so badly to embrace us Do we not realize that free will is a costly choice? We are the deluded ones, choosing to go our own way Further and further from God's protection God remains steadfast Earnestly waiting to answer our call Willing to move both Heaven and Earth Why do we still choose to wait? Why do we deny God's existence? The Devil smiles He is pleased with our choices Opening his door wide Enticing us Ushering us to his table Past the walls of innocence His is a place where little angels do not exist Thankfully, even if we do not believe in God The innocent will know no more pain They will be safely sheltered in the Savior's loving arms The memory of their pain will vanish upon the morning breeze We cry for them and yet they have no tears Their days are filled with joy They know a purpose much higher than our own If we too become like little children We will know joy For this is meant to be our inheritance Will we choose to walk away?

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Red Fiery

Date: 3/14/2016 9:39:00 PM

That's why children are innocent...I feel for these kids...there is always a conflict between good and evil..I have always been so impressed with your poems..thank u for this beautiful work !

Heather Ober

Date: 9/16/2015 6:54:00 AM

This is a powerful write! "Evil breathes and eats its own air" - just, wow!

Heather Ober
Date: 9/16/2015 9:27:00 AM

I am so happy to be back. I had a crazy couple of years and truly missed writing poetry. I also really missed reading the poetry of you and my other faves!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/16/2015 8:20:00 AM

Good morning and thanks heather. How are you enjoying being back?

Kp Nunez

Date: 8/29/2015 12:06:00 PM

The walls of innocence protect God's children from the wiles of the evil one. Having been exposed to such wiles, it is much more difficult to us adults yet it's us who cry for the children...ironic and such deep truth in your write, Rick. If this is for the contest, let me wish you the best. hugs!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/29/2015 1:36:00 PM

Yes it is for the contest, thanks for the thoughtful comment and good wishes.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 8/28/2015 12:22:00 AM

You obviously haven't been doing any babysitting lately, those little devils!!!! LOL ( kidding ) I couldn't have said this better myself! Great write!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/28/2015 8:29:00 AM

Thanks Arthur as always you make me smile.

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 8/27/2015 4:42:00 PM

excellent pen richard in the innocence we find purity of soul wishing you a blessed week pal

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/28/2015 8:29:00 AM

Thanks Liam.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 8/27/2015 8:13:00 AM

Pride and acting like "gods" keep some away... so reassuring uplifting Richard. Reflective too.. ~Olive Eloisa

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/27/2015 9:12:00 AM

Thanks Olive.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/26/2015 11:30:00 AM

Your faith shines through, Richard. It's been a difficult two weeks for me...I've had someone very dear to me question....all these "realities". It hurts....Thanks for this moving testament. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/26/2015 12:10:00 PM

Sorry to hear you are having a difficult time. If your friend is questioning do not be concerned for the scriptures tell us "Seek and Ye shall find". Hugs back to you Eileen.