Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

A Waltz In the Park

Like a secret confided with his last breath
Dangling from his every syllable
He draws me near whispering in my ear

Reaches in to the depths of my soul
He holds my beating heart
In the palm of his cold hand

The demons lurk in the thick murky fog
On my walk at dusk thru an ill lit park
They toy with the last moments before sunrise

While the city seems to still sleep
I’ve said my goodbyes to the tune of violins
Stirring withered brittle leaves as death circles

Cold winds whirl and no one sees my tears
I’ve swayed to my last waltz
I can finally forget the insomnia that has me
In the grip of darkness devoid of guiding star



AP: 3rd place 2020

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David Mchattie May 25, 2019 at 2:21 PM Tremendous poem my friend. Such imagery. Such insight to the situation when we are alone with our thoughts. Have a great day. Line Gauthier May 25, 2019 at 4:57 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, David.

Gershon Wolf April 30, 2019 at 6:08 PM Hayden and Mozart-esque waltzes just got some serious updating, Line! Line Gauthier April 30, 2019 at 7:19 PM Thanks for your most appreciated visit and compliment, Gershon.

Caren Krutsinger April 30, 2019 at 4:11 PM Gorgeous imagery which expresses a beautiful relationship, Line Line Gauthier April 30, 2019 at 4:31 PM Thanks, Caren. I was actually inspired by listening to Leonard Cohen. I am in the middle of reading his latest book of poetry.

Ralph Sergi April 30, 2019 at 1:51 PM Beautiful, Line! Your poem reminds me of someone I actually saw waltzing in the park at night and I wondered what he had been thinking. Line Gauthier April 30, 2019 at 3:24 PM Thanks, Ralph. I hope I've clarified things for you. LOL

Panagiota Romios April 30, 2019 at 1:15 PM Beautiful, Line Panagiota Line Gauthier April 30, 2019 at 3:23 PM Thanks Panagiota. Much appreciated.

P.S. Awtry April 30, 2019 at 12:56 PM every line of this... just pure poetry. <3 this is a FAV for me

Winged Warrior April 30, 2019 at 12:55 PM Great read Line...lovely verse you have here...happy endings...^WW^ Line Gauthier April 30, 2019 at 3:23 PM Thanks, WW. Most appreciated.