Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

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 March 14, 2016 at 9:39 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 September 16, 2015 at 6:54 AM This is a powerful write! "Evil breathes and eats its own air" - just, wow! Heather Ober September 16, 2015 at 9:27 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 September 16, 2015 at 8:20 AM Good morning and thanks heather. How are you enjoying being back?

Kp Nunez August 29, 2015 at 12:06 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 August 29, 2015 at 1:36 PM Yes it is for the contest, thanks for the thoughtful comment and good wishes.

Arthur Vaso August 28, 2015 at 12:22 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 August 28, 2015 at 8:29 AM Thanks Arthur as always you make me smile.

Liam Mcdaid August 27, 2015 at 4:42 PM excellent pen richard in the innocence we find purity of soul wishing you a blessed week pal Richard Lamoureux August 28, 2015 at 8:29 AM Thanks Liam.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser August 27, 2015 at 8:13 AM Pride and acting like "gods" keep some away... so reassuring uplifting Richard. Reflective too.. ~Olive Eloisa Richard Lamoureux August 27, 2015 at 9:12 AM Thanks Olive.

Eileen Manassian August 26, 2015 at 11:30 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 August 26, 2015 at 12:10 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.