Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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

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Paula Goldsmith March 13, 2020 at 12:01 PM Congratulations on your win. I love your line, "Not taking time to play." So true. Enjoy your win and your day........ Line Gauthier March 13, 2020 at 2:24 PM Thank you kindly, Paula.

Ann Gilmour March 13, 2020 at 10:31 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 March 13, 2020 at 2:25 PM Thank you for your lovely visit and compliment, Ann.

Peter Rees September 9, 2019 at 10:10 AM Perfectly described catalogue of lost opportunities, which all can relate to. This rings so very true and very well written. Line Gauthier March 13, 2020 at 2:25 PM Thank you so much, Peter. Much appreciated.

M. L. Kiser August 17, 2019 at 6:37 PM Wow, that makes me stop and think. Well done effect! Line Gauthier August 17, 2019 at 8:00 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, ML.

Caren Krutsinger August 13, 2019 at 10:53 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 August 14, 2019 at 12:19 AM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Caren.

Ralph Sergi August 13, 2019 at 10:06 PM Hi Line: Great wisdom as we live on the edge! Loved the poem! Line Gauthier August 13, 2019 at 10:07 PM Thank you so much, Ralph. Most appreciated.

Charles Messina August 13, 2019 at 6:42 AM Wonderful write Line.. now you have me reminiscing about my past (lol) Very well written and lovely. Hugs Charlie Line Gauthier August 13, 2019 at 11:26 AM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Charles.

Rhona Mcferran August 13, 2019 at 12:58 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 August 13, 2019 at 5:03 AM Thank you so much, Rhona. Most appreciated.

Timothy Mcguire August 13, 2019 at 12:21 AM wonderful, well written, tender Line Gauthier August 13, 2019 at 5:06 AM Thank you so much, Timothy.

Gershon Wolf August 12, 2019 at 9:35 PM Absolutely seamless, beautiful blend of nature and life's regrets. This goes right into the FAVEs, Line. Bravo. :) gw Line Gauthier August 12, 2019 at 9:39 PM Wow - thanks for your most appreciated compliment, Gershon.

Sandra Adams August 12, 2019 at 9:15 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 August 12, 2019 at 9:40 PM Thank you, Sandra, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Panagiota Romios August 12, 2019 at 8:01 PM I liked "friends Taken for granted" A great reminder. Panagiota Line Gauthier August 12, 2019 at 8:07 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Panagiota.

David Mchattie August 12, 2019 at 7:53 PM Wonderful poem."The seeds of joy neglected' is another wonderful line. Have a great day my friend. Line Gauthier August 12, 2019 at 7:57 PM Thank you, David, for your much appreciated visit and comment.