Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Broken Hearted, Gilded Cage

Now wilted and broken
Once in her prime though
She was really something
Wasn’t she –
Or don’t you remember

Looking back
She had it all –
She had passion
She was going to live her dreams
And nothing would
Stand in her way

Once in her day
She was really something
Seems so long ago
It was the time before 
You tamed her
And made her yours

When was the last time
You looked into her eyes?
Look at her now
Reduced to a caged bird
You call this love?
Listen – can you really not hear it?
Day after day, night after night
Isn’t there something
Way deep inside you
That longs to set her free?                       



AP:  Honorable Mention 2020

Submitted on October 12, 2017 for contest BROKEN HEARTED POEMS sponsored by BROKEN WINGS  -  RANKED 2ND

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Gregory Richard Barden October 17, 2017 at 10:20 PM Best wishes and big congrats on your well-earned win, Line - keep up the great poetry, my friend! :-) Line Gauthier October 18, 2017 at 8:09 AM Thank you for your visit, Gregory and for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it.

Constance La France October 17, 2017 at 1:24 PM Line, an excellent write, congratulations on your win in my contest ! Line Gauthier October 17, 2017 at 5:25 PM Thank you, your contests are always interesting. Thanks for the vote of confidence.

Eve Roper October 16, 2017 at 9:07 PM Line, great write , congratulations on your win hugs Eve Line Gauthier October 16, 2017 at 10:32 PM Thank you Eve. I appreciate your visit and your taking the time to leave me a note.

Alexis Y. October 16, 2017 at 4:59 PM Congratulations on your 2nd place win in the "Broken Hearted Poem contest ". It as well deserved-Alexis Line Gauthier October 16, 2017 at 7:35 PM Thanks Alexis for your visit and for taking the time to leave me a message. Much appreciated.

Frederic Parker October 14, 2017 at 10:22 AM you've captured the yearning of a heart wanting to be loved in this poem...good luck in the contest Line Gauthier October 14, 2017 at 4:42 PM Thanks Frederic, I appreciate your visit and your taking the time to comment.

Arthur Vaso October 12, 2017 at 9:30 PM So very well expressed and written, beautiful poem. Line Gauthier October 12, 2017 at 10:03 PM Thank you Arthur I appreciate your visit and lovely note. Warmest regards from Ottawa.