Line Gauthier Poet Rhyme

Courage On Empty

Not one invitation
No need to ask for an explanation
One more night of chagrin
Heart mimics violin
Should by now have thick skin
But no, still stung by intimidation

It’s all some harsh mistake
Deeply maims but only while I’m awake
No one to understand
Bullying wonderland
While I slide in quicksand
And dread so inevitable daybreak

I gladly welcome rain
That’s when bitter tears I need not retain
I, for courage, inhale
Wish time would just derail
Youth no such fairy tale
Unremitting bouts shed sadness and pain

Assailants rude and crude
What I would give for just an interlude
I’d love a hideaway
Dare dream a better way
Some day without foul play
Hang on, truly believe with certitude



AP:  2nd place 2020, 3rd place 2020

Submitted for contest RHYME ME A POEM sponsored by BROKEN WINGS - January 2, 2018  -  RANKED 3RD

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Judith S January 14, 2018 at 8:08 PM So very sad! Congratulations on a well deserved win Line!! ~Judy Line Gauthier January 15, 2018 at 12:11 AM Thank you so much, Judith. Much appreciated.

Richard Lamoureux January 12, 2018 at 8:26 AM An excellent emotive piece, Line Gauthier January 12, 2018 at 9:24 AM Thank you, Richard. Most appreciated. Richard Lamoureux January 12, 2018 at 8:26 AM Congratulations on your win.

Constance La France January 12, 2018 at 8:11 AM Line, congratulations on your win in my contest. Deep and dark and beautifully penned. Well done ! Line Gauthier January 12, 2018 at 9:24 AM Thank you so much, BW. I love your contests, always compelling.

Beautiful Scars January 12, 2018 at 5:43 AM awesome poem sweet Line, congrats! :)-luloo Line Gauthier January 12, 2018 at 6:44 AM Thank you, Laura. Most appreciated.

Mick Talbot January 12, 2018 at 3:35 AM Sad and profound, congratulations on your placement Line, best wishes... Mick Line Gauthier January 12, 2018 at 6:44 AM Thank you, Mick. very appreciated.

Subimal Sinha-Roy January 12, 2018 at 1:16 AM Congratulations, Line on your win. Line Gauthier January 12, 2018 at 6:44 AM Thank you, Subimal. Much appreciate your visit.

Eve Roper January 11, 2018 at 10:56 PM Congratulations on your win,Line, so very sad , but beautiful.. Hugs Eve ~`* Line Gauthier January 11, 2018 at 11:13 PM Thanks, Eve, much appreciated.

Janice Canerdy January 3, 2018 at 4:14 PM Well-written, moving description of downheartedness, Line! Janice Line Gauthier January 3, 2018 at 4:41 PM Thank you, Janice. Much appreciate your visit.

Vijay Pandit January 3, 2018 at 7:10 AM A sad introspection..artfully depicted with great rhymes.. best for a win, Line. Line Gauthier January 3, 2018 at 9:38 AM Thanks, Vijay. Much appreciated.

Arthur Vaso January 2, 2018 at 11:43 PM Words have such power, and some do not realize the effect they can have both positive and negative, when others may be in a void of emptiness, a kind word can make all the difference! Beautiful poem! Line Gauthier January 3, 2018 at 9:38 AM So true, Arthur. Thanks for your visit.