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Among Mortals

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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

Posted on December 14, 2020

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J. Summers Date: 1/13/2021 3:06:00 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. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/13/2021 4:15:00 PM Thank you so much ~ means a lot to me.

Ann Gilmour Date: 12/16/2020 10:45:00 AM Such a heartfelt tribute to your beautiful man Dennis ~ a true legend indeed. With love and hugs Ann xx Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 12/16/2020 11:02:00 AM Thank you so much, Ann. Means a lot to me ~

Gershon Wolf Date: 12/14/2020 8:23:00 PM Such a wonderful tribute to Dennis! Your aching pen is producing gold, Line. Faith and Strength, Gershon Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 12/15/2020 5:44:00 AM Thank you very much, Gershon. Most appreciated ~

Regina Mcintosh Date: 12/14/2020 3:43:00 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 Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 12/14/2020 8:12:00 PM Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Gina~

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/14/2020 1:41:00 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 Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 12/14/2020 8:13:00 PM Absolutely but no more than every other day with him. Thanks, Tom ~

Ilene Bauer Date: 12/14/2020 1:22:00 PM so sad and so touching, line! a beautiful tribute to your late husband. my thoughts are with you... Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 12/14/2020 1:30:00 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Ilene.