Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Cemetery

The quiet hills of a silent cemetery beckon
I look its way when I pass by
as if hearing the murmur of voices

I imagine the many lives cut short
And broken hearts left behind
I reflect on life so fleeting
And meaningless strife

As I walk by it strikes a chord
And in my heart I hear a whisper
A reminder that life is short



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

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L. J. Carber October 11, 2018 at 4:15 PM Congrats, Line-- I've always liked walking through cemeteries looking how long--or short the people live and wondering what sort of lives they had --happy to know I'm not the only one! Line Gauthier October 11, 2018 at 5:11 PM No you are not alone, love to pay tribute that way, LJ. The silence is so peaceful.

Janice Canerdy October 8, 2018 at 8:39 AM Yes, life is SO short. I REALLY like this, Line. CONGRATS! Janice Line Gauthier October 8, 2018 at 10:13 AM Thanks you so much, Janice, for your lovely visit and comment.

Subimal Sinha-Roy October 8, 2018 at 3:16 AM Congratulations, Line for your win. Life is indeed short. Line Gauthier October 8, 2018 at 10:13 AM Thank you very much, Subimal, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Michelle Faulkner October 7, 2018 at 6:54 PM Yes, life is short, and precious, congratulations on your placement! Line Gauthier October 7, 2018 at 7:28 PM Thank you so much, Michelle, for your lovely visit and comment.

Mike Gentile October 7, 2018 at 6:06 PM Congratulations Line Such true words xxoo Excellent!! Line Gauthier October 7, 2018 at 7:28 PM Thank you so much, Mike. Most appreciated.

Lyric Man July 7, 2018 at 9:41 PM Hi LG.. We live in a crazy, sometimes scary, world of reality. But here on this page is another world.. one of wonder, creativity, adventure, and imagination. Stoping in and checking out your skillful write is the highlight of my day! Line Gauthier July 8, 2018 at 12:31 AM Thank you so much for the lovely compliment, LM. I have to agree with you that poetry is definitely the highlight in my days.

Anil Deo July 7, 2018 at 6:11 PM Liked this Remembrance, that is general (for contest) & yet could be taken as truly personal by others. Great Gift. We must console ourselves that the vast majority of humans have loved at least one human. Had given compassion to ONE stranger. That is a contribution to the Universe. To its Rising Awareness. Peace/Shalom Line Gauthier July 7, 2018 at 7:57 PM Thank you for your much appreciated visit and comment, Anil.

Paul Callus July 7, 2018 at 4:46 PM Cemeteries afford us peaceful moments of reflection, Line. Your poem manages to do exactly that. Life is too short! Regards // paul Line Gauthier July 7, 2018 at 7:57 PM Thank you, Paul, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Al Juman July 7, 2018 at 1:07 PM Love it , love it , love it my dear Sad no-- just life Line Gauthier July 7, 2018 at 1:47 PM Thanks, Al, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Richard Lamoureux July 7, 2018 at 9:18 AM A sad one. Well expressed. Line Gauthier July 7, 2018 at 1:53 PM Thanks for your visit and comment, Richard.

Kim Rodrigues July 7, 2018 at 8:55 AM So hard to think each stone represents a life. Nicely done, Line! Line Gauthier July 7, 2018 at 1:53 PM Thanks, Kim, for your most appreciated visit and comment.