Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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~ picturing my own funeral ~ bagpipes make me very emotional ~

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Bagpipes Wail

Amazing grace
Let the bagpipes play
While in blissful peace I lay
Beneath rolls of morning mist

Let bagpipes whine and wail
At the portal of my heart
Tugging at the gateway of my soul

Releasing timeless ageless tears
In supernal universal rhythm
As generations of kindred spirits
Swirl above the eerie misty morn



AP: Honorable Mention 2025, Honorable Mention 2020

Submitted on June 4, 2019 for contest YOUR CHOICE sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  HONORABLE MENTION

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John Watt August 13, 2020 at 9:24 AM Having experienced the powerful thrill of bagpipes at highland games and the Edinburgh Tattoo, I can so relate to this. Bagpipes can make my heart dance with joy or break down and cry. For you to be thinking ahead to your own funeral accompanied by bagpipes is so moving to me, Line.

DM Babbit April 30, 2020 at 1:25 PM Haunting. Line Gauthier April 30, 2020 at 4:50 PM Thanks, DM ~

L. J. Carber June 6, 2019 at 7:45 AM Nicely done, Line-- and being part Scot, I do love their sound! Line Gauthier June 6, 2019 at 1:31 PM You and the rest of the world. I don't know anyone who doesn't love bagpipes.

Edward Ibeh June 5, 2019 at 3:07 PM Lovely, Line:-) Heartiest congrats on your win! Line Gauthier June 5, 2019 at 4:37 PM Thank you very much, Edward.

Gary Smith June 5, 2019 at 2:10 PM A lovely poem Line, congrats. :) Line Gauthier June 5, 2019 at 2:30 PM Thanks, Gary. Much appreciated.

Elsie Rockett June 5, 2019 at 2:08 PM Beautifully written Line Gauthier June 5, 2019 at 2:30 PM Thanks, Elsie. Much appreciated.

Robert L. Hinshaw April 19, 2019 at 6:45 PM Beautiful and insightful write, Line. My 2 daughters arranged for a bagpiper to play at my wife Vera's graveside service after the funeral this past July. He played "Amazing Grace" and "Going Home" and I've requested the same when my time comes. BoB Line Gauthier April 19, 2019 at 7:35 PM Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Robert. My condolences for your recent loss.

Panagiota Romios April 19, 2019 at 12:10 PM Hi Line! I enjoyed the beauty of this creation~ heavenly Panagiota Line Gauthier April 19, 2019 at 12:12 PM Thank you so much, Panagiota.

Tom Cunningham April 19, 2019 at 11:57 AM No more beautiful sound Line,I love the pipes, my family were Scottish settlers that went to the west of Ireland, so its in the blood. Happy Easter. Tom Line Gauthier April 19, 2019 at 12:13 PM Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Tom.