Line Gauthier Poet Abecedarian

Notes About The Poem

~ this poem is an A to Z look at myself ~

Slipping Away

Anxious and afraid I’ll run out of time
Betrayed so by illusions I held dear
Concerned with life’s approaching finish line
Disappointed deeply with my shortcomings
Envious secretly of other’s accomplishments
Forgiving towards myself never been my forte
Guilt I can’t manage with a mere 24-hour day
Helpless feelings linger and are commonplace
Insecure at how time slips through my fingers
Jealous of those who have their act together
Keeping up is but a lofty dream I aspire to
Looking back I could have done so much more
Mooning over regrets of what could have been
Now time’s running out with so little of it left
Overwhelmed I struggle to catch up
Peaceful and not panic is how I’d love to feel
Quality time to be creative is what I seek
Reasoning with time is quite pretentious
Severed and sad that time is so elusive
Terrified that I won’t finish all I’ve set out to do
Under stress to perform and leave behind my legacy
Vulnerability at the heart of my very being
Worried that I won’t be all that I can be
X celling is what I aspired but how time got away
Youth of my squandered days no use regretting
Zany thoughts I govern to feel occasionally zen   



AP: 2nd place 2020, Honorable Mention 2026, Honorable Mention 2021

Submitted on June 5, 2019 for contest GOING DEEP WITHIN AN EMOTION sponsored by SHERI FRESONKE HARPER  -  RANKED 2ND

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John Watt August 13, 2020 at 8:47 AM Line, this is transparent and vulnerable, and as such makes for transcendent autobiographical poetry. Sharing our perceived shortcomings and insecurities with others is a major step to growing as a person and to acknowledge areas where we wish to grow is a major milestone in achieving that growth. I can especially relate to "Quality time to be creative is what I seek". I commend you for this write and your admirable journey. ~ John

Besma Riabi Dziri April 16, 2020 at 4:50 PM Wow, Line! So wonderful? I read you and deeply feel you! A great rendition of a great soul in motion! So pleased while reading.. Best regards and blessings. Love and hugs. Line Gauthier April 17, 2020 at 6:55 AM Thanks, Besma. Most appreciated.

Randy Steele August 2, 2019 at 11:20 AM Congrats, Line. Well written, well deserved win. Line Gauthier August 2, 2019 at 2:18 PM Thank you, Randy. Most appreciated.

David Drowley July 30, 2019 at 2:21 PM Line, Congratulations on your placement! You captured slipping away most eloquently. David Line Gauthier July 30, 2019 at 2:34 PM Thank you so much, David. Most appreciated.

L. J. Carber July 28, 2019 at 5:35 PM Congrats Line--a very clever poem! Line Gauthier July 28, 2019 at 8:53 PM Thank you, LJ. Much appreciated.

Kurt Ravidas July 28, 2019 at 7:50 AM An abcs of life. Congrats, Line. Perfect silver. Line Gauthier July 28, 2019 at 7:51 AM Thanks, Kurt. Much appreciated.

Sheri Fresonke Harper July 27, 2019 at 6:11 PM Congratulations for your second place win, Line. Your use of the ABC form conveyed the many feelings that come with striving to go beyond our momentary self, bravo! Line Gauthier July 27, 2019 at 6:39 PM Thank you so much, Sheri. I thoroughly enjoyed your challenging contest.

Caren Krutsinger June 7, 2019 at 9:24 PM "Terrified that I won’t finish all I’ve set out to do" This is so true of all of us! Line Gauthier June 7, 2019 at 9:46 PM We sometimes need to take a chill pill.

Sand Blown June 7, 2019 at 1:02 PM holie malokie...me think'st thou should'nst be too hard on thyself... so 'x' out the 'y' and take some 'z's : ) Line Gauthier June 7, 2019 at 1:41 PM LOL sound advice, Sand, for the days that it's all too overwhelming.

Michelle Faulkner June 6, 2019 at 1:10 PM This is so impressive to articulate so skillfully the insecurity so many of us carry, and in ABC form, I tip my cap, Line! Line Gauthier June 6, 2019 at 1:27 PM Thank you for your lovely visit and compliment, Michelle.

Panagiota Romios June 6, 2019 at 7:14 AM Thank you, Line! Many of us can relate to what you mention. The few arrogant poets may not. You are beyond brave to tell us all this. People hide things you express. So I say BRAVo. You are a winner. Our minds never shut up with these lists.you are all you can be this moment. You are perfect. Good luck in the Contest. And thanks for your comment and help yesterday. Panagiota xoxo Line Gauthier June 6, 2019 at 7:39 AM Thanks, Panagiota. Most appreciated. Though this poem is an exaggeration, there is much truth in it.