Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Who Will I Follow

So many ask me to follow them
through rusty gates and broken doors
Where will I be led
whom shall I follow
Are their directions better than my own?
Will I lead myself down the garden path?
confusion
Perplexed by messages
What will satisfy?
Is there meaning to life?
Blind guides speak loudly
painting pretty pictures on my mind
Enticing me with their magic
They speak like they know
They want me to see what they think they see
It is so close
just over the next horizon
Purpose, serenity
Being at one with the universe
Peace, love, understanding
I pick up a book
It warns me
there is but one way
Directed to the only Son 
A gift from the Father
The creator of all things
Earthly wisdom to be ignored
become as a little child
The opposite of all that I had known
A single narrow path
I am slowly guided along
no longer alone
I know who I will follow
I am on the road to home

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Laura Breidenthal February 27, 2013 at 9:42 PM Very inspirational. I am sure we can all relate to this poem. The questions you ask I often ask too, I guess in a different wording hihi. Truly a beautiful piece of work. Keep it up! Always, Laura Richard Lamoureux February 28, 2013 at 7:12 AM Thanks Laura.

Lucilla Carrillo February 27, 2013 at 8:47 PM Beautiful poem. You are on the right track. We have to believe in something, or will fall for anything. Richard thanks for liking my picture. You look pretty good yourself. Many blessings. Lucilla Richard Lamoureux February 28, 2013 at 7:14 AM Thanks Lucilla. What we believe in is far more important than believing. Believe in the wrong thing and you will surely fall.

Demetrios Trifiatis February 24, 2013 at 7:57 AM A very wise choice, Mon ami! Excellent! Highest mark. Thank you for changing the avatar. Yes, now it is you, So imposing and so true! I am a Canadian, nevertheless!Ha-ha. Richard Lamoureux February 24, 2013 at 8:45 AM Thanks Demetrios.

Audrey Haick February 23, 2013 at 11:23 PM Your heart has spoken, yet again, Richard- your truth. Thank you for sharing as it will always light another's path along the way home. Always, Annalise Richard Lamoureux February 23, 2013 at 11:31 PM Thanks Annalise. The path may be narrow but there is enough room for all.

Yanny Widjanarko February 23, 2013 at 6:29 PM Wow, touching and inspiring Rick :), wishing you a great afternoon and wonderful Saturday night :) hug, Yenny Richard Lamoureux February 23, 2013 at 6:53 PM Thanks Yanny, busy day no time to write a poem today.

Harry Horsman February 23, 2013 at 3:16 PM well like your poetry Richard to follow, would be very hard to emulate, and i think life's like that sometimes,, that how i read your awesome poem... Richard Lamoureux February 23, 2013 at 6:53 PM Thanks Harry

Good Night February 23, 2013 at 11:45 AM the Son of Man has the power to forgive sins nice poem Richard Lamoureux February 23, 2013 at 6:54 PM Thanks Christopher

Tim Ryerson February 22, 2013 at 6:09 PM Ah yes, Richard...the rocky and jagged path that few can or will follow but he holds our hand and guides us home...wonderful wisdom and insight my friend - Tim Richard Lamoureux February 23, 2013 at 7:29 AM Thanks Tim

Andrea Dietrich February 22, 2013 at 5:28 PM wow, great poem this is. Love that part about becoming as a little child. . . I am on the road home!!! Richard Lamoureux February 22, 2013 at 5:29 PM It appears we are related. So we will either meet one day in this world or the next.

Donna Jones February 22, 2013 at 4:09 PM It becomes a peaceful place when we realize who to follow..loved your poem Richard Lamoureux February 22, 2013 at 5:11 PM You got that right Donna.

Guru Jad February 22, 2013 at 3:35 PM Some may tell you to follow the One, and others may drag you to Theirs; To the some it might be the Son, and to others it could be tales- A dilemma makes every person eager to run, but it is one of each one's affairs!! It is a gigantic poem.. Few in words but too deep in meaning! Loved it! Richard Lamoureux February 22, 2013 at 5:12 PM Thanks Jad

Anne-Lise Andresen February 22, 2013 at 2:42 PM - Beautiful poem! - BIG EYES THAT LOOK AT ME!! - Have a relaxing weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux February 22, 2013 at 2:48 PM i will probably change pretty soon, don't wish to distaract. :)

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl February 22, 2013 at 1:21 PM Like this one Richard, the narrow path that not many find, follow it dear boy and all the best xx Richard Lamoureux February 22, 2013 at 2:39 PM thanks Mandy

Eileen Manassian February 22, 2013 at 12:34 PM Richard!!!! I'm so so glad! I was reading along and wondering...about my post..thinking how much I wanted to write...JESUS! Follow JESUS! Wow...I'm so happy that you finished this poem this way. "For there is no other name under heaven given to man by which he can be saved!" :) Richard Lamoureux February 22, 2013 at 5:13 PM It's important to finish well. :0)