Line Gauthier Poet Haibun

An Offering of Poppies

On the eve of November 11th, I never sleep more than a wink or two. How could I? So I rise before dawn, my heart overflowing with a gurgling silence of souls rallied from brave men fallen, patriots, my friends, who gave their lives for fellow countrymen. As the bugle of duty calls far in the background, it is an ultimate honor to dress in uniform and lead the Remembrance Day parade. 

wreath of red poppies
flow the wartime memories
~ sudden gush of rain



AP:  3rd place 2025, Honorable Mention 2020

Submitted on April 24, 2019 for contest PICK A TITLE, VOL.4 - HAIBUN - AN OFFERING OF POPPIES sponsored by EDWARD IBEH  -  RANKED 3RD

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Eve Roper May 26, 2019 at 9:28 AM Very well written, congratulations on your win.

Edward Ibeh May 24, 2019 at 6:09 PM Marvelous write, Line:-) Congratulations on your win in my contest! Line Gauthier May 24, 2019 at 9:13 PM Thank you, Edward. A most inspiring contest with a fun form.

Paul Callus April 25, 2019 at 3:50 PM You have written this haibun with an able pen, Line. I like the topic and the end haiku. ~Regards // paul Line Gauthier April 25, 2019 at 6:56 PM Thank you so much, Paul. Most appreciated.

John Lawless April 25, 2019 at 8:06 AM ..as the lists of those we must remember grows....Very nice treatment of the title theme Line. Line Gauthier April 25, 2019 at 9:16 AM Thank you, John. Most appreciated.

James Marshall Goff April 25, 2019 at 4:54 AM A fine tribute, Line! Line Gauthier April 25, 2019 at 7:12 AM Thanks, James. Much appreciated.

M. L. Kiser April 24, 2019 at 11:41 PM A beautiful remembrance for those who laid their lives on the line for others. Well penned and best of luck in the contest. Line Gauthier April 24, 2019 at 11:52 PM Thanks, ML. Most appreciated.