Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

When a Man Loves a Woman

I was less once
The day before I met you
Before I saw myself through your eyes
Before I believed I was worthy of a forever love
A completing love
I didn't know
I didn't understand
That I could love someone
The way that I love you
Moments have turned into years
and years feel like moments
I feel I can be me 
and still I want to be more because of you
A better man
A more giving considerate man
My wish for you is to know that I have never stopped seeing you
I appreciate the kindness and generosity of your soul
You give of yourself each day
Your heart is a truly splendid thing
Your beauty takes my breath away
I still feel shy when you look at me
My body still aches with my need of you
You are God's greatest and most treasured gift
You are the proof that He Loves and knows me
Yes, I was less once
The day before I met you!

Written Sept 4th 2015

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Andrea Dietrich September 16, 2015 at 1:09 AM Congrats on your win with this amazing poem, my friend. Richard Lamoureux September 16, 2015 at 9:25 AM Thanks Andrea.;0)

Sandra Haight September 15, 2015 at 3:18 PM Such an amazing tribute to your beloved woman, Richard. I love your poem, and congratulate you for your wonderful win. Sandra Richard Lamoureux September 15, 2015 at 8:58 PM Thanks Sandra, much appreciated.

Alexis Y. September 15, 2015 at 12:00 AM Wow! Richard this a beautiful declaration of love. To be loved like this is a blessing from up above. Excellent job! Congratulations on your win it was well deserved:-) Alexis 7 Richard Lamoureux September 15, 2015 at 8:16 AM Indeed it is a blessing. Thanks Alexis.

Skat A September 13, 2015 at 10:01 PM this is a wonderful poem Richard, Congratulations on your wonderful win. LOVE SKAT Richard Lamoureux September 15, 2015 at 8:16 AM Thanks SKAT.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma September 12, 2015 at 4:51 AM Congrats on ur wonderful winning write Richard! If a man truly sees himself thru his woman's eyes, he surely would know how precious he is! Richard Lamoureux September 12, 2015 at 9:50 AM Thanks Upma, I have such a woman.

Michael Tor September 12, 2015 at 4:43 AM Richard great job. Loved your poem. Congratulations on your win. Richard Lamoureux September 12, 2015 at 9:50 AM Thanks Michael.

Marjorie Howitt September 10, 2015 at 4:07 PM Wow! Now that's how I want to be loved!:-) Richard Lamoureux September 11, 2015 at 2:27 PM You deserve no less! Thanks for commenting.

Lewis Nyaga September 9, 2015 at 5:39 AM Mr Richard, an awesome piece to true love and being appreciated in love******* Blessings Richard Lamoureux September 9, 2015 at 8:42 AM Thanks and blessings in return.

Mi Nubilary September 8, 2015 at 5:06 AM This soul which you speak of, I congratulate her for the firm she has caused within you Rich! Beautiful dedication.....Ok..enyore arcane...mi Richard Lamoureux September 8, 2015 at 7:44 AM Thanks MI.

Eileen Manassian September 7, 2015 at 9:34 PM Hi, Richard....just stopping by to tell you....You might want to check the blogs. I have one up. :) Make sure you check it today. Hugs Richard Lamoureux September 8, 2015 at 8:03 AM You made my day Eileen!

Casarah Nance September 7, 2015 at 7:27 AM Aww...I didn't know that you wrote this until today, and how odd it was that we both had forever love poems in our collection posted only a day apart...that is excellent..this is super sweet..finding the forever love is like finding a gold in a diamond mine..your sweet words make me smile :) Richard Lamoureux September 7, 2015 at 8:58 AM Thanks Casarah, I see your poem is a big hit! Well done!

Kp Nunez September 7, 2015 at 2:01 AM This is the kind of love declaration that sounds and feels real...sincere and all the more romantic because of it. Simply beautiful, Rick. hugs! Richard Lamoureux September 7, 2015 at 8:59 AM Thanks and a big hug back to you.

Emile Pinet September 6, 2015 at 5:14 PM Perfect! Well my friend you have surpassed yourself...a pleasant, happy poem filled with love. Emile #7 Richard Lamoureux September 7, 2015 at 8:59 AM Thanks for the visit and kind 7.

Afolabi Muideen September 6, 2015 at 12:38 PM A deep emotive write, the flow of your write brought to life how much you love your wonderful woman.......a well and an eloquent write....beautiful......A.M. Richard Lamoureux September 7, 2015 at 9:03 AM Thanks my kind friend.:0)

Andrea Dietrich September 5, 2015 at 11:13 PM Outstanding poetry, Richard. The theme and the way you presented it. I really enjoyed this one and I hope to see it high on the winners' list. I hope to eventually get around to your contest , which sounds so interesting. this poem would make a good one to showcase! Richard Lamoureux September 6, 2015 at 7:43 AM Me too. Thanks Andrea, I hope you give my contest a go.

Demetrios Trifiatis September 5, 2015 at 5:27 AM When God thrives in our hearst, love is forever blooming! Excellent romantic poem! A seven , of course, dear Richard! Richard Lamoureux September 5, 2015 at 8:07 AM Thank you my friend.

Tim Smith September 4, 2015 at 5:32 PM I was less once, the day before I met you...I love that line Richard. You were truly blessed. Richard Lamoureux September 5, 2015 at 12:22 AM Yes and I am truly thankful. Thanks for the visit Tim.

Mama Bear September 4, 2015 at 2:40 PM The way people see you together your love always shines through from both of you to each other You are both truly blessed. Happy Birthday on Monday and see you soon Love Mom Richard Lamoureux September 5, 2015 at 12:23 AM You mean Tuesday *lol*. I love you too mom, we'll see you soon.

Michael Tor September 4, 2015 at 8:18 AM Beautiful, personal, touching, heartfelt and loving. What a gift from God and blessing. Exceptional write, Richard. Richard Lamoureux September 4, 2015 at 8:20 AM Thanks my friend. Eileen Manassian September 4, 2015 at 8:18 AM My favorite lines? I still feel shy when you look at me My body still aches with my need of you......that kind of love should never....get old. :)

Eileen Manassian September 4, 2015 at 8:17 AM :) What a beautiful tribute to your sweetie....I'm so touched by this piece, Richard....This is what love is meant to be. Your marriage is a testament to enduring love....the God way. Hugs. Soupmail Richard Lamoureux September 4, 2015 at 8:21 AM I feel blessed beyond what my words can express. Thanks for the thoughtful comment Eileen. Hugs Back.