Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Come the Snow

It was an early Christmas present
I was so anxious to give it to him
It was so soft and luxurious
I thought how it would keep him warm
With the winter months ahead

Turned out he didn’t need it
He never saw one flake of snow that year
No more walks across the fields
To his creek over the bridge he built
To the cabin with his woodstove
Where he’d percolate fresh coffee
And toast bread on its hot surface

In a flash it was all delegated to a distant past
How I would treasure that snapped photo
Of my father’s precious smile
As he tried on his new fur hunting hat



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~A SIMPLE MAN~ 2020

AP: 1st place 2020

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Heidi Sands February 18, 2020 at 2:06 PM A special poem Line. Well done :) Line Gauthier February 18, 2020 at 8:12 PM Thanks, Heidi. Much appreciated.

Ann Gilmour February 18, 2020 at 11:55 AM Oh such poignant memories for you to treasure Line. Beautifully written for it really touched me. With kindest thoughts Ann xx Line Gauthier February 18, 2020 at 8:12 PM Thank you so much, Ann. Most appreciated.

D.W. Rodgers February 18, 2020 at 8:29 AM Well said, a touching memory. Line Gauthier February 18, 2020 at 8:42 AM Thank you for your much appreciated visit and comment, DW.

Caren Krutsinger February 18, 2020 at 8:27 AM This is fantastic Line! Line Gauthier February 18, 2020 at 8:42 AM Thank you, Caren. Much appreciated.

Julie Achilles February 18, 2020 at 4:17 AM beautiful memories magical- well done regards Julie Line Gauthier February 18, 2020 at 7:56 AM Thanks, Julie. Much appreciated.

Panagiota Romios February 18, 2020 at 2:44 AM Too beautiful! What magic you have with your pen. I so admire your gift! Panagiota xx Line Gauthier February 18, 2020 at 7:57 AM Thank you, Panagiota. Most appreciated.

Jenish Somadas February 18, 2020 at 1:11 AM Sweet lovely poem with flowing words.. Line Gauthier February 18, 2020 at 7:57 AM Thanks, Jenish. Much appreciated.