Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

A bitter pill to swallow

If you go first I’ll stomp and shout
I’ll be absolutely furious
I’ll rage and shut out the world
That’s for sure

But one day
I know I’ll come around
And actually be thankful
Because of the two of us
You always said I was the strong one

And because I love you
I would never wish
That bitter fate upon you

If we could not depart as one
For your sake better it be you 
I’m more equipped 
Or at least that’s what we think
To unleash my wrath
In creative ways

Hoping I’ll not permanently drown 
In the deep black hole 
Of eternal despair and anxiety

When all is said and done
I'd hope to delve in the pool of inspiration
As I cling to the hope
Of rejoining you
My soulmate
My love



AP: Honorable Mention 2025

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Jeanne Mcgee September 14, 2019 at 7:40 AM Congratulations on a superb winning poem. Line Gauthier September 15, 2019 at 11:51 PM Thanks, Jeanne. Much appreciated.

Sara Kendrick September 11, 2019 at 8:36 AM As we age(my husband and I) this topic comes up occasionally. I think women hold up better than men but there are some men that keep on going and some remarry and carry on fairly well. My husband keeps saying I hope we both go at the same time and that is possible. I enjoyed reading your winning work. Congrats. Sara Line Gauthier September 11, 2019 at 5:42 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Sara.

Richard Lamoureux September 10, 2019 at 5:28 PM Congrats on your win, I enjoyed your poem. Line Gauthier September 10, 2019 at 7:55 PM Thanks, Richard. Most appreciated.

John Lawless September 9, 2019 at 5:50 PM Well Line, a discussion we would all prefer to postpone for many seasons to come. Thanks for participating in the contest. Line Gauthier September 9, 2019 at 7:41 PM Thank you, John. Most appreciated.

Arturo Michael August 23, 2019 at 5:06 AM Really heartfelt one...with wisdom and love... Line Gauthier August 23, 2019 at 5:34 AM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Arturo.

W.A. Cholt August 22, 2019 at 5:49 PM This poem comes deeply and powerfully from the heart. Every success in the competition. Line Gauthier August 22, 2019 at 6:54 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, WA.