Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Beads of Harmony

disintegrating all language barriers
she smiled and pulled me in with the charm
of a profoundly serene magnetism

the epitome of peace and harmony
nodding offered me a card
I took it and she smiled

nodded and showed me
a rainbow of bracelets
from the many colors I chose one

exchanged it for a handful of bills
she smiled some more
I walked away

each bead
around my wrist
a reminder of her smile



AP: 2nd place 2025, 3rd place 2020

Submitted on February 5, 2019 to contest FEBRUARY WK 1 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND - RANKED 1ST

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M. L. Kiser January 31, 2019 at 11:47 PM Oh I love this one; I make jewelry as a hobby and this is well done. Line Gauthier February 1, 2019 at 2:38 PM Thank you so much, ML. What a fun hobby.

Timothy Mcguire January 28, 2019 at 7:39 PM Wonderful poem, I see you at the flea market and the bright colors catch your eye and the girl catches your heart. Time stops and you are both focused. Communication doesn't require words. You walk away happy admiring your bracelet and she turns happy that she brought in money for her family. That is the real value of the bracelet, priceless! Line Gauthier January 28, 2019 at 7:57 PM Absolutely, Timothy. Thanks for your lovely visit. Priceless.

Gershon Wolf January 26, 2019 at 9:12 PM Fascinating study in humanity, human relationships, and pure marketing at its finest (non-electronic ! to boot). Best wishes, Gershon Line Gauthier January 27, 2019 at 11:43 AM Thanks for your most appreciated visit and comment, Gershon.

CayCay Godwin January 26, 2019 at 1:17 PM This fascinates me for many reasons; 1 - it is an ordinary moment made poetically extraordinary, and 2 - that woman was to you all that your own perspectives made her to be, a joy feel she couldn't taint by speaking. Gives me pause. Maybe the world would be a better one if we were all mute (kidding)! Obviously, I enjoyed this and got much from it to ponder! Poetry hugs ... CayCay Line Gauthier January 26, 2019 at 8:21 PM Thank you so much for your most lovely visit and compliment, CayCay.

Gary Smith January 26, 2019 at 12:01 PM How lovely Line. :) Line Gauthier January 26, 2019 at 8:21 PM Thank you, Gary. Most appreciated.

Heidi Sands January 26, 2019 at 11:56 AM So nice! Sweet :) Line Gauthier January 26, 2019 at 8:22 PM Thanks, Heidi. Much appreciated.

Carole Duet January 26, 2019 at 11:34 AM Beautiful! FAVED Line Gauthier January 26, 2019 at 8:22 PM Thank you so much for your most appreciated visit and compliment, Carole.

Wren Rushing January 26, 2019 at 9:16 AM The power of a smile, worth more than mere words! Well written Line! Have a wonderful weekend my friend! Line Gauthier January 26, 2019 at 10:14 AM Thank you so much, Wren. Most appreciated.

Caren Krutsinger January 26, 2019 at 1:23 AM Poetic masterpiece, filled with imagery and metaphors I appreciate but dare not attempt, Maestro. Well penned indeed my friend! I am in awe. Line Gauthier January 26, 2019 at 10:14 AM You are too kind, Caren.