Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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At the Museum of War

Tribute to those who took arms
War after war
And to those who helped
In every way the oppressed

Walking through the museum
Stirs feelings of ancestry and debt due
To generations past
Who fought for our freedom and way of life

Walls dark and grim
Solemn respectful silence
Deep solace
Recognition

Everywhere nostalgic photos of
Solidarity and lifelong bonds
Born amid harshest of times

Lonely hearts so far from home
In worst imaginable conditions
Where the littlest acts of kindness
And camaraderie were so greatly appreciated
Sparking hope ever so slightly
Amid death all around



Read on air by invitation  ~  June 1, 2021  'LATE NIGHT POETS'

AP: Honorable Mention 2026, Honorable Mention 2021, Honorable Mention 2020

Submitted on November 18, 2017 for contest HERO sponsored by SILENT ONE -  RANKED 3RD

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Gregory Richard Barden December 9, 2017 at 5:08 PM Congratulations on your win, Line - well-done, my friend! :-) <3 Line Gauthier December 10, 2017 at 8:04 PM Thanks, Gregory. Much appreciated.

Eve Roper November 28, 2017 at 3:54 PM Line, ... congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve ~`* Line Gauthier November 28, 2017 at 7:54 PM Thanks, Eve. Much appreciated.

Silent One November 28, 2017 at 9:28 AM Great take on the contest.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Line Gauthier November 28, 2017 at 7:54 PM Thank you so much.

Gary Smith November 21, 2017 at 12:02 PM A fine tribute Line :) Line Gauthier November 21, 2017 at 3:28 PM Thanks, Gary. Much appreciated.

Constance La France November 20, 2017 at 1:31 PM Line, you penned a beautiful poem on being a hero, best of luck in the contest ! Line Gauthier November 20, 2017 at 11:28 PM Thank you, I appreciate your visit and kind words.

Patricia Cresswell November 20, 2017 at 12:18 PM This poem comes from your heart, I can tell because there is love and respect between each line. Well done. Line Gauthier November 20, 2017 at 11:28 PM Thank you so much, Patricia. It was indeed written in a heartfelt moment sitting at the wonderful Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

Andrea Dietrich November 19, 2017 at 6:43 PM Very nicely done, Line. They are the heroes that we so little appreciate and what they must endure is unfathomable. Line Gauthier November 19, 2017 at 6:52 PM Isn't that the truth!

Alfred Berggren November 19, 2017 at 2:11 PM I like your impressions of the museum. I think you've captured the very heart of what was being presented to the public. Line Gauthier November 19, 2017 at 6:33 PM Thanks, Alfred. I appreciate your comment.

Nette Onclaud November 19, 2017 at 1:58 PM this is so moving and inspirational, line... my father was a general and fought in the war... finely crafted!.. huggs Line Gauthier November 19, 2017 at 2:04 PM That's fabulous, Nette. Thanks for your visit.

Janis Medders Tobechi November 19, 2017 at 10:55 AM A well written tribute to the soldiers. Best wishes for the contest. Line Gauthier November 19, 2017 at 1:51 PM Thank you, Janis. Much appreciated.

Arthur Vaso November 18, 2017 at 10:37 PM A very beautiful tribute to our veterans! Line Gauthier November 19, 2017 at 10:35 AM Thank you, Arthur.

Kim Rodrigues November 18, 2017 at 6:16 PM Great title and tribute. Camraderie and little acts of kindness in the gravest of circumstances. Enjoyed! GL in contest Line! Line Gauthier November 18, 2017 at 7:40 PM Thanks, Kim. Appreciate your comments. Take care.