Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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A Silent Prayer

I struggle
for appearances
to put up 
a strong front

His pain is back

I blurt out a bunch
of cheerful platitudes
as many as I can

I hug my darling
and hold him tight

I can't hide
that
behind each
broad fake smile
I whisper
silent prayers



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~CAN'T IMAGINE~ 2020

AP: Honorable Mention 2020

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Edward Ibeh April 11, 2020 at 5:46 PM Marvelous poem, Line:-) Have a blessed day and Easter Sunday, my friend! Line Gauthier April 11, 2020 at 10:49 PM Thank you so much, Edward. Most appreciated.

Sam Kauffman April 11, 2020 at 1:55 PM Your decision of compassion in your pain shines through your words with transparent honesty. I hope I may join in your prayers. Congratulations on your winning placement. Happy Easter! Line Gauthier April 11, 2020 at 10:50 PM Thank you so much, Sam. Most appreciated.

Greg Gaul April 11, 2020 at 12:20 PM I love this Line. It seems so authentic, I chill at the thought that you are really living it right now. No need to respond, break the seal of privacy. It was just how it struck me. Congratulations on this poetic, touching write. Line Gauthier April 11, 2020 at 1:33 PM Thanks for your lovely comment, Greg. Most appreciated.

P.S. Awtry February 26, 2019 at 8:44 PM "I blurt out ... as many as I can" feels so helpless. and then the "silent prayers"... I think many of us can relate to this poem. <3 Line Gauthier February 26, 2019 at 10:05 PM Thank you so much, PS. Your visit and comment means a lot to me.

Timothy Mcguire February 25, 2019 at 8:02 PM I understand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Line Gauthier February 25, 2019 at 9:03 PM Thanks, Timothy, for your kind words of encouragement.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 24, 2019 at 8:19 PM Oh, this one is visceral <3 My best to you in the contest Line, xomo Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 24, 2019 at 9:28 PM I know, I wish so for you. x Line Gauthier February 24, 2019 at 8:50 PM Thanks, Maureen. I wish I could say it was made up.

Bobby May February 24, 2019 at 6:56 PM My sweet friend my heart goes out to your love and to you! Line Gauthier February 24, 2019 at 6:58 PM Thanks, Bobby for your most appreciated visit and kind words.

Lunita Blanca February 24, 2019 at 6:19 PM It is extremely hard to convey hope to someone who is suffering with constant pain. I'm sure a silent prayer will work wonders. Line Gauthier February 24, 2019 at 6:28 PM So very true, Arbol. Thanks for your words of encouragement.