Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Against the Tide

I walk and walk
and in my mind
I walk toward
something someone you

I walk and walk
in a motion I wish was soothing
somehow it’s nowhere that I walk
never getting closer

I wonder how it is I’m walking
riding life’s evermoving sidewalk
going against the tide against the grain
never getting closer

static not getting anywhere
and not getting further
I’m left alone with my illusion
of somehow getting closer



AP: Honorable Mention 2022

Submitted on May 31, 2022 for contest A BRIAN STRAND PREMIERE CHOICE sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  RANKED 5TH

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Paulette Calasibetta June 24, 2022 at 8:17 AM Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Your poem resonates the depth of sadness as you walk through life alone. :)Paulette Line Gauthier June 24, 2022 at 1:28 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Paulette.

Robertina B. June 23, 2022 at 11:23 AM I really enjoyed your creativity, Line.. It literally can take one to another level! Amazing write, dear friend.. This is going to my favs! Many blessings.. Line Gauthier June 23, 2022 at 6:21 PM Thanks for your lovely comment adn for the fave, Robertina.

Unseeking Seeker June 18, 2022 at 2:42 AM An indescribable vacuum, so well described! Line Gauthier June 18, 2022 at 3:09 PM Thank you for your much appreciated visit and comment ~

Christopher Grieves June 8, 2022 at 2:16 AM I love your vocal on this poem - so crisp and clear. I aspire to this. Do tell of your secret :-) hi-tech recording? .. and the poem itself just wonderful. Thank you! Line Gauthier June 8, 2022 at 10:10 AM Simple equipment. Will send you soupmail.

JC Brul June 4, 2022 at 1:08 AM Very emotive! I understand the feeling of like walking and not getting anywhere..only make-believe. Congratulations! The recital is very much soothing though in melancholy. Blessings. A fav for me. Line Gauthier June 4, 2022 at 8:26 AM Thank you so much for the lovely compliment, JCB.

Connie Marcum Wong June 1, 2022 at 1:25 PM A heart needs its other half to feel whole. Blessings xxoo Line Gauthier June 1, 2022 at 8:51 PM Absolutely. Thanks, Connie ~

Kim Rodrigues May 31, 2022 at 3:57 PM Excellent! I feel your angst, dear poet! Line Gauthier May 31, 2022 at 4:25 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Kim ~