Line Gauthier Poet Elegy

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Among Mortals

save those tears for the solitude of night
alone in your cold little widow’s bed
when gates open to memories flowing

still shellshocked by the emptiness
of his love suddenly gone

taking comfort in knowing
how it went down all so perfect
in every detail of every moment

how he slipped into the next life
like he was taking off a coat

with dignity and grace
because it didn’t fit anymore
stoic and brave

ready
after all
he was the olympian

ambassador in the first canadian team
tel aviv world paralympics
it was the summer of 1968

today they draped his body
with the national flag
as they carried him away

we stood in awe
saluting our last memory
out the door into forever

and now here lies the olympian
among mere mortals
at the foot of mount olympus

the man
the legend



AP: Honorable Mention 2021

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J. Summers January 13, 2021 at 3:06 PM This is such a moving piece. The line, “how he slipped into the next life like he was taking off a coat,” is excellent. Best regards. Line Gauthier January 13, 2021 at 4:15 PM Thank you so much ~ means a lot to me.

Ann Gilmour December 16, 2020 at 10:45 AM Such a heartfelt tribute to your beautiful man Dennis ~ a true legend indeed. With love and hugs Ann xx Line Gauthier December 16, 2020 at 11:02 AM Thank you so much, Ann. Means a lot to me ~

Gershon Wolf December 14, 2020 at 8:23 PM Such a wonderful tribute to Dennis! Your aching pen is producing gold, Line. Faith and Strength, Gershon Line Gauthier December 15, 2020 at 5:44 AM Thank you very much, Gershon. Most appreciated ~

Regina Mcintosh December 14, 2020 at 3:43 PM so sad and such a beautiful I N S P I R A T I O N you've written - a tribute to the legend! God bless you always Line Gauthier December 14, 2020 at 8:12 PM Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Gina~

Tom Cunningham December 14, 2020 at 1:41 PM A beautiful tribute to Dennis, Im so glad that you have a treasure trove of memories to reflect on. It was a touching moment to honour him in that way you must have felt so proud Line. Tom Line Gauthier December 14, 2020 at 8:13 PM Absolutely but no more than every other day with him. Thanks, Tom ~

Ilene Bauer December 14, 2020 at 1:22 PM so sad and so touching, line! a beautiful tribute to your late husband. my thoughts are with you... Line Gauthier December 14, 2020 at 1:30 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Ilene.