Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Beaming

look at me here
a moment in my past
I hardly recognize myself
looking radiant
beaming
sure of myself
I barely remember being
that young

my future’s
script unwritten
hopeful
optimistic
confident
there I am
before the scars of time



AP: 1st place 2021, 3rd place 2020

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Caren Krutsinger March 8, 2020 at 5:05 AM What a gorgeous photo of you my friend! I wore my hair exactly that way in 1984. Love it and the poem. Line Gauthier March 8, 2020 at 6:28 AM Thanks, Caren. Much appreciated.

Charlie Smith March 4, 2020 at 12:36 PM No scars in that ink, I like this one Line... Line Gauthier March 4, 2020 at 1:40 PM Thanks, Charlie. Much appreciated.

Julie Achilles March 4, 2020 at 7:23 AM I often look at old photo's and think is that really me?? was I ever really that young? Life- well written Line, Regards, Julie Line Gauthier March 4, 2020 at 7:28 AM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Julie.

Jenish Somadas March 4, 2020 at 2:53 AM Photos and now videos are the proofs of once being young.. I like the expression "before the scars of time".. Great write.. Line Gauthier March 4, 2020 at 7:28 AM Thanks, Jenish. Much appreciated.

Caren Krutsinger March 4, 2020 at 1:27 AM Ah, what a terrific tribute to a life well-lived, my friend! Line Gauthier March 4, 2020 at 7:28 AM Thanks, Caren. Much appreciated.