Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

A Wasted Life

Once a proud man
standing tall
with youth and
invincibility running
through his veins

A fragile boy hidden
in the closet of his heart
psychologically abused
tucked away in a corner
abandoned and forgotten

Only the taste of liquor
dulling the shame and hurt
drowning the pain
till it got the best of him
victimized all over again
a wasted life
a damaged boy



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

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Charles Messina June 10, 2019 at 8:39 AM Too many have fallen victim to the bottle. Seems like everyone knows someone. Great write, Line Line Gauthier June 10, 2019 at 11:47 AM |Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Charles.

Timothy Mcguire November 2, 2018 at 12:52 AM Heartfelt, I have seen in my family. Well written Line Gauthier November 2, 2018 at 9:49 AM So sad. Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Timothy.

Chris Green November 1, 2018 at 4:01 PM Alcohol has ruined more good lives because of lack of moderation. Though I know that many times the bottle is the only friend one might have. Sad, very sad. Line Gauthier November 1, 2018 at 6:26 PM So very sad to witness indeed, Chris. Thanks for your visit and comment.

Tom Cunningham November 1, 2018 at 3:16 PM A vicious circle Line, sadly they end up destroying themselves. Tom. Line Gauthier November 1, 2018 at 6:26 PM So very sad indeed, Tom.

Rhona Mcferran November 1, 2018 at 2:40 PM So very sad... I have known several people like this- and it is such a terrible waste. Very honestly and sympathetically penned, nice work! Line Gauthier November 1, 2018 at 6:29 PM Thank you for your much appreciated visit and comment, Rhona.