Line Gauthier Poet Ode

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~tribute to my father, a significant role model in my formative years, photo of him here with 3 of my sibblings~

Armand 1934-2001

He died as he lived
Without making waves
Without fanfare
A simple man
A humble man
A loving husband
And devoted father
A man of principles
Of integrity
A dreamer
A macgyver
Determined
To live with integrity
And harmony
At peace with both
Living and dying
Ready to meet His Maker
Leaving with a promise on his lips
To keep over us a watchful eye



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~A SIMPLE MAN~ 2020

AP: Honorable Mention 2025

Submitted on June 28, 2020 for contest IN LOVING MEMORY sponsored by REGINA RIDDLE  -  RANKED 7TH

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Linda Alice Fowler August 15, 2022 at 6:12 AM Lovely tribute for a loving father. Such memories never fade. Linda

Bill Baker February 22, 2022 at 4:01 PM A well written tribute to a father you admired for the example he set of living a good life. The picture shows the kind of father he was, a real family man. This is my first visit to your poetry, but I'll be back. A poet friend in Texas, Bill Line Gauthier February 22, 2022 at 5:34 PM Thank you so much, Bill. This is probably my very favourite photo.

Aditi Mishra July 7, 2020 at 10:51 AM This is such a beautiful tribute to him Line. I am sure he sends you blessings from above. Congratulations on your win. Much love :) Line Gauthier July 7, 2020 at 8:40 PM Thank you so much, Aditi. Most appreciated ~

Regina Mcintosh July 5, 2020 at 3:38 PM Congrats on your placement and God bless you always, Line Gauthier July 5, 2020 at 6:06 PM Thank you, Gina. Most appreciated ~

Gary Radice April 17, 2020 at 3:55 AM I never knew your father, but I really liked him. Line Gauthier April 17, 2020 at 6:52 AM Thank you so much, Gary.

John Watt April 12, 2020 at 9:57 PM Line, your father sounds like someone I would like to have known. Beautiful tribute, touching in its simplicity and depth. "A MacGyver" paints quite a picture. Line Gauthier April 13, 2020 at 10:27 AM Yes, my dad got along with everyone. Thanks, John.

Gershon Wolf June 23, 2019 at 4:14 PM Nice: simple elegance for an elegantly simple individual. G.L. in the contest. :) gw Line Gauthier June 23, 2019 at 7:47 PM Thanks, Gershon. Much appreciated.

Sandra Adams June 23, 2019 at 11:29 AM a wonderful elegy for someone who sounded like a great person! Best of luck to you in the contest Line :) Line Gauthier June 23, 2019 at 1:31 PM Thank you so much, Sandra. Most appreciated.

Caren Krutsinger June 23, 2019 at 4:00 AM Beautiful eulogy, for your father I presume. "A macgyver" - I am going to have to look this up, unless it is a last name? Line Gauthier June 23, 2019 at 8:04 AM Thanks, Caren, for your much appreciated visit and comment. I'm sure you will love the word and adopt it. It was made popular by the TV series. It refers to someone who is creative, inventive and innovative.

Lindsay Laurie June 22, 2019 at 11:57 PM Hello Line … a wonderful eulogy for who was an obviously wonderful person - thank you Line - Lindsay Line Gauthier June 23, 2019 at 12:00 AM Thank you so much, Lindsay. It's for my father.

Tom Cunningham June 22, 2019 at 1:33 PM Beautiful elegy Line. Good luck. Tom Line Gauthier June 22, 2019 at 1:41 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Tom.

Kim Rodrigues June 22, 2019 at 9:13 AM A most beautiful elegy, Line! Line Gauthier June 22, 2019 at 1:41 PM Thank you so much, Kim. Most appreciated.