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By Water's Edge

Sitting reminiscing About the subtle signs Along one’s journey The roads not traveled The messages so hard to read Reminders meant for the soul Heart longings heard And those that aren’t Life passing by Not taking time to play Invitations postponed Believing there’d always be another day Friends taken for granted So few opportunities fully grasped Yet life there for the taking The seeds of joy neglected Quiet whispers of could have been Once the sun goes down Leaving all our regrets On the water’s edge Published in my photo/poetry book ~BY WATER'S EDGE~ 2019 AP: 2nd place 2023 Submitted on March 12, 2020 for contest STRAND CHOICE E sponsored by BRIAN STRAND and on January 3, 2020 for contest YOUR BEST FREE VERSE FROM 2019 sponsored by JOHN HAMILTON

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/13/2020 12:01:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. I love your line, "Not taking time to play." So true. Enjoy your win and your day........

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/13/2020 2:24:00 PM

Thank you kindly, Paula.

Ann Gilmour

Date: 3/13/2020 10:31:00 AM

This is so true Line, especially when we are young and feel life is forever. Ii is not until we reach a certain age that we realise those missed opportunities and start to appreciate every hour of every day. Such a thought provoking write and congratulations on your 1st place, in Brian's contest. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/13/2020 2:25:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely visit and compliment, Ann.

Peter Rees

Date: 9/9/2019 10:10:00 AM

Perfectly described catalogue of lost opportunities, which all can relate to. This rings so very true and very well written.

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/13/2020 2:25:00 PM

Thank you so much, Peter. Much appreciated.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 8/17/2019 6:37:00 PM

Wow, that makes me stop and think. Well done effect!

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/17/2019 8:00:00 PM

Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, ML.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/13/2019 10:53:00 PM

"Life passing by Not taking time to play Invitations postponed" - we do this to ourselves, so please, let's "leave our regrets on the water's edge!"

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/14/2019 12:19:00 AM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Caren.

Ralph Sergi

Date: 8/13/2019 10:06:00 PM

Hi Line: Great wisdom as we live on the edge! Loved the poem!

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/13/2019 10:07:00 PM

Thank you so much, Ralph. Most appreciated.

Charles Messina

Date: 8/13/2019 6:42:00 AM

Wonderful write Line.. now you have me reminiscing about my past (lol) Very well written and lovely. Hugs Charlie

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/13/2019 11:26:00 AM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Charles.

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 8/13/2019 12:58:00 AM

This is so masterful in every line... I was especially moved by the "Quiet whispers of could have been". A definite FAV for me! ;)

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/13/2019 5:03:00 AM

Thank you so much, Rhona. Most appreciated.

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 8/13/2019 12:21:00 AM

wonderful, well written, tender

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/13/2019 5:06:00 AM

Thank you so much, Timothy.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/12/2019 9:35:00 PM

Absolutely seamless, beautiful blend of nature and life's regrets. This goes right into the FAVEs, Line. Bravo. :) gw

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/12/2019 9:39:00 PM

Wow - thanks for your most appreciated compliment, Gershon.

Sandra Adams

Date: 8/12/2019 9:15:00 PM

there will always be the what ifs and regrets in life...i like the thought of leaving the troubles of life on the water's edge.... good poem :) hugs

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/12/2019 9:40:00 PM

Thank you, Sandra, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/12/2019 8:01:00 PM

I liked "friends Taken for granted" A great reminder. Panagiota

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/12/2019 8:07:00 PM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Panagiota.

David Mchattie

Date: 8/12/2019 7:53:00 PM

Wonderful poem."The seeds of joy neglected' is another wonderful line. Have a great day my friend.

Line Gauthier
Date: 8/12/2019 7:57:00 PM

Thank you, David, for your much appreciated visit and comment.