Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Anonymous Angels

we live in 
a modest apartment
within a condo building 
there’s a special corner
where people discard
furniture and extras
sometimes brand new
be it wrong shape
size or colour

sometimes the finds
take my breath away
it feels like christmas
when i discover
something i can use
or think of someone
who could benefit
from my find

in either case
i’d compare it to
winning a lottery
i so appreciate
the generosity and
i feel like painting
a huge giant sign
with the words
a big thank you
from the heart
you are angels

back home at times
i love to take stock
a moment to look
around my home
and appreciate
the treasures
i have received
from various precious
anonymous angels

these gifts are nothing like 
what i could find in stores
they have a special glow 
of kindness and generosity
that i love to soak up 
savor and admire
so I may bask in gratitude   



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

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Kai Michael Neumann April 5, 2018 at 3:23 AM Wonderful. One of my favourite past-times, when living in Pembrokeshire was to go to the rubbish dump/recycling centre. It was indeed like Christmas. The stuff I found. When I moved across the ocean to Johannesburg-with me the hoarder I am-some things went back and surely found another home. Angelic indeed. Kai Line Gauthier April 5, 2018 at 8:21 AM Sounds like my type of fun. Thanks for your visit and comment, Kai.

Caren Krutsinger April 5, 2018 at 1:29 AM This is heartfelt, upbeat, and so extremely right. Thank you, Line, and good luck in the contest. Think of someone who could benefit is such a great way to think! Line Gauthier April 5, 2018 at 8:21 AM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Caren.

Nette Onclaud April 4, 2018 at 10:55 AM my, such a tender wisp of a poem... gratitude is the heart's wing, line... huggs Line Gauthier April 4, 2018 at 1:15 PM Thank you, nette, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Jan Allison April 4, 2018 at 10:02 AM what a lovely take on the contest, you are very fortunate to have anonymous angels like these:-) hugs jan xx Line Gauthier April 4, 2018 at 1:14 PM Most grateful. Thank you, Jan.

Tom Cunningham April 4, 2018 at 9:55 AM There are some wonderful Anonymous angels we encounter as we go through life, they certainly make our world a better place. Tom. Line Gauthier April 4, 2018 at 1:12 PM Thank you, Tom, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Silent One April 4, 2018 at 9:31 AM A beautiful take on the contest Line.. Line Gauthier April 4, 2018 at 1:12 PM Thanks, SO. Much appreciated visit and comment.