Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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A Flash of Memory

Engraved forever in my mind 
The smell of sugar pie in the oven
And my grand-mother's loving hands
Their gentleness their softness
Ever busy and endlessly creating

Only on rare occasions would they stop
To play this crazy game called Pinochle
That she had taught only me 
I still see my grand-mother's hands holding cards
And how she loved this silly game with its silly rules

We had to marry kings and queens
How gleefully she’d laugh when she did
How I loved to listen her childlike joy
It never ceased to amaze me

This pinochle with its silly rules
How my grand-mother loved every minute of it
Especially how she would play with only me and then
How delicious that slice of sugar pie straight out of the oven
A most precious playdate with her grand-daughter of ten



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

Submitted on April 30, 2018 for JAMIE'S INTERESTING CONTEST 3 sponsored by JAMIE PAN  -  RANKED 5TH

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Susan Gentry August 26, 2018 at 12:20 AM Congratulations on your win. Nostalgic imagery. Enjoyed. Line Gauthier August 26, 2018 at 11:12 AM Thank you, Susan, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Francesca Pappadogiannis August 23, 2018 at 1:02 PM What a beautiful picture you painted here Line. Makes me miss my grandmother :) Congratulations on your win, my friend. Line Gauthier August 23, 2018 at 1:59 PM Thank you so much for your visit and comment, Francesca.

Subimal Sinha-Roy August 23, 2018 at 3:13 AM Congratulations, Line on your win with a poem so enjoyable to read. Line Gauthier August 23, 2018 at 6:53 AM Thank you, Subimal. Most appreciated.

Carrie Richards August 22, 2018 at 2:55 PM What a delicious and sweet memory....both the remembrance, and the pie :) Lovely poem, Line. Congratulations! Line Gauthier August 22, 2018 at 4:46 PM Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Carrie.

Caren Krutsinger May 1, 2018 at 7:37 AM This is sweet, Line. I do not remember any of this with my own grandmother, because my sister liked cooking and baking, whereas grandma fixed me a sack lunch and told me to be home by supper time as I had creeks, and fallen trees, and corn cribs to explore. Good luck in the contest! Line Gauthier May 1, 2018 at 10:27 AM A multitude of fond memories out there.

Carrie Richards April 30, 2018 at 9:35 PM Oh wow....what a lovely memory and what a lovely poem. I am sure this is just what Jamie is looking for! I expect to see it on top :) ! Line Gauthier April 30, 2018 at 10:09 PM Thank for your vote of confidence, Carrie. However there is never a shortage of great entries.

Mystic Rose Rose April 30, 2018 at 8:15 PM Granny's cookin' always remains with us, especially the part where they shared it with so much love, Thanks for the memories. beautiful poem Line, Line Gauthier April 30, 2018 at 10:10 PM Thank you, Pixie, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Jean Murray April 30, 2018 at 5:45 PM So nice to have those lovely memories of your special time together Line. Line Gauthier April 30, 2018 at 6:49 PM Yes indeed. Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Jean.

Sandra Haight April 30, 2018 at 3:13 PM Such sweet, tender memories of you with your dear grandmother, Line, and how well you brought them to life for us in your lovely poem. All the best for the contest. Hugs, Sandra Line Gauthier April 30, 2018 at 4:36 PM Thank you so much, Sandra. Most appreciated.

Nette Onclaud April 30, 2018 at 3:07 PM ohh, the games that made life so special, line... an endearing, bright work.. hugggs Line Gauthier April 30, 2018 at 4:36 PM Thank you so much, nette. Most appreciated.

Michelle Faulkner April 30, 2018 at 9:13 AM So warm and nostalgic - both my grandmothers passed away when I was quite young, never really had that experience, thanks for sharing this- Line Gauthier April 30, 2018 at 4:37 PM That's too bad, Michelle. Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment.