Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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~ the innocent years before any of the disappointments of life ~

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Simple Wishes

As a child
I had such
Uncomplicated
Dreams

Simply
Wanted to
Jump & Run
Laugh & Sing
Draw & Count
Create & Invent 
Learn & Share
Pick flowers & Build things
Be kind & Make friends
Eat ice cream
Buy penny candy
Swing in the park
Draw pretty things
Expand my wings
Become a teacher

My dreams were simple
I wanted to be free
To become the me
I was meant to be

Little did I know
Years later 
I would be stripping away layers
Trying to retrieve 
That beautiful little curious kid within
Who would never grow up 
But just learn to stay quiet
Alone and forgotten
Just waiting to be set free 



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

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John Watt April 12, 2020 at 10:29 PM I hope you have been able to re-connect with that child within you, and become the woman you had hoped to become. I know writing helps me on that journey, I hope it has helped you. Blessings ~ John Line Gauthier April 13, 2020 at 10:25 AM Yes, indeed. Writing is a definite blessing. Thank you so much, John.

Lyric Man July 7, 2018 at 7:51 AM This touched my heart, LG! Line Gauthier July 7, 2018 at 7:52 AM Thanks, LM. Most appreciated.

Timothy Mcguire July 6, 2018 at 11:03 PM I hope you have finally become the you. I think reading your work you have. Nice Line Gauthier July 7, 2018 at 5:55 AM Thank you so much, Timothy, for your lovely visit and comment. Line xx

Kim Rodrigues July 6, 2018 at 8:59 PM We all have that child living inside who tries to make sense of the world! Line Gauthier July 7, 2018 at 5:56 AM Indeed, Kim. Thanks for your delightful visit and comment.