Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Inspired by the 2013 movie ENOUGH SAID starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and James Gandolfini  - A divorced woman who decides to pursue the man she's interested in learns he's her new friend's ex-husband, and she learns personal details.

 

Compromised

I doubted myself I doubted us
Impatience got the best of me
I thought I’d have an edge
Could not pass it up
Why wait for fate to unfold

I found myself at a crossroad
Bordering on the deceitful
Should have known better
Caught in a lie I froze
In a compromising situation

Started innocent enough
But was seen as a betrayal
Harm done too late to turn back now
No longer an innocent little secret
The magic had disappeared

Impatience the ultimate price
The stars had seemed aligned
Bringing out the best in us
Betrayed you left 
Without looking back               



AP: 1st place 2020

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Rhona Mcferran March 14, 2019 at 10:24 PM Had to let you know I saw the movie ("Enough Said") today- and it did not disappoint!! ;) Such a thought-provoking film! ...And this poem makes even more sense in full context! ;) Line Gauthier March 14, 2019 at 10:34 PM Awesome, Rhona. I love great movies that make us think. Thanks for letting me know.

M. L. Kiser March 12, 2019 at 12:43 AM Betrayal is something we all know; we're all victims eventually, evey those that do the betraying. Well put. Line Gauthier March 12, 2019 at 8:34 AM True. Nice when you can see at least some justice in this world. Karma.

Jennifer Proxenos March 11, 2019 at 1:50 PM Have not seen the movie you speak of but nevertheless enjoyed reading this poem - deceit and lies can only lead to heartache - very nicely penned Line. Poetry hugs, Jennifer. Line Gauthier March 11, 2019 at 3:07 PM Right you are. Hope you get to see the movie, Jennifer.

Caren Krutsinger March 11, 2019 at 2:03 AM I saw this movie, Line, and this makes so much sense! She was in the wrong for sure; I remember how mean I thought she was. I could not believe he forgave her. A terrific tribute to the movie, my friend. Line Gauthier March 11, 2019 at 8:59 AM Thanks for your visit and comment, Caren. I love that kind of psychological movie. I could watch it over and over again.

Mahtab Bangalee March 11, 2019 at 1:42 AM O' doubtful I'm in dubious mind, it lives in chaotic belief, it entangles everything, but it serves nothing......!/// beautiful poem Line Gauthier March 11, 2019 at 8:59 AM Thanks, Mahtab.

Carole Duet March 10, 2019 at 11:46 PM Well, Line, I don't know how true to life your poem is regarding yourself but it surely is a good poem and true to life for many if not most people. i always try to remember this one: "To err is human; to forgive divine."And, IMO those are not just words. So, if it's true, 1st forgive yourself. Then, go forward with "lesson learned" and hope in your heart. Hugsss.... Line Gauthier March 11, 2019 at 12:03 AM LOL - Carole, my poem is actually inspired from a movie that I found very touching. I'm sure if I stopped to think I could find some personal incident because as you say most of us have something we'd like to be forgiven for.

Rhona Mcferran March 10, 2019 at 11:14 PM Compromise can be a terribly destructive thing! Well penned! ;) Hmmm, curious about the movie now.... Line Gauthier March 11, 2019 at 12:06 AM Dear Rhona, I recommend it highly. The 2013 movie ENOUGH SAID starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and James Gandolfini is absolutely AWESOME. Line xx