Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Coasting

he floated in mid air
feet never touching ground
refusing responsibility
for his destiny

a drifter
open to anything
a puppet

never occurring to him
he could
at any moment
grab the reins



AP: Honorable Mention 2022, Honorable Mention 2022

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Caren Krutsinger March 27, 2019 at 7:13 PM "never occurring to him". I have to admit I have been in this place many times, many many times! Line Gauthier March 27, 2019 at 11:50 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Caren.

Jennifer Proxenos March 27, 2019 at 4:47 PM We are all responsible for the outcome of our lives - but some don't know how to be responsible - very sad but true. Very nicely penned Line. Poetry hugs, Jenny. Line Gauthier March 27, 2019 at 6:42 PM Thanks, Jennifer, for your most appreciated visit and comment.

Timothy Mcguire March 26, 2019 at 5:08 PM Sounds like a wasted life, it is hard to understand some folks like this. Perhaps they are lazy or don't understand, or maybe happy and we don't understand Line Gauthier March 26, 2019 at 8:51 PM Hard to figure out indeed, Timothy.

M. L. Kiser March 26, 2019 at 10:35 AM I have known those who never realized that they could stand on their own; make their own decisions and be their own person. You describe this one well. Line Gauthier March 26, 2019 at 1:13 PM So sad indeed, ML. Thanks for your visit and comment.

Rhona Mcferran March 25, 2019 at 10:42 PM Terrific piece, Line! So many people fail to recognize this in their own life... a FAV for me! ;) Line Gauthier March 25, 2019 at 10:56 PM Thanks for your mu h appreciated visit and compliment, Rhona.