Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Cracker Jacks

there is a craving
in my heart
an anticipation
that keeps me going
propulses me
to greet each morning
with the same excitement
and childlike hope
as when I'd open
that new box of
Cracker Jacks



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

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George Schaefer November 11, 2019 at 6:54 AM I'm giving away my age since I remember cracker jacks but nice poem. Line Gauthier November 11, 2019 at 9:51 AM I would have thought your grand-father might have talked about it to you - I would have never guessed it would be firsthand reminiscing, George. LOL

Hannah Borke November 10, 2019 at 3:50 PM Gift of life can’t be better expressed! Line Gauthier November 10, 2019 at 8:18 PM Thanks for your delightful visit and comment, Hannah.

Timothy Mcguire November 7, 2019 at 12:43 AM I remember thank you Line Gauthier November 10, 2019 at 8:17 PM Tell me it isn't so! Timothy Mcguire November 7, 2019 at 3:50 PM Yes! I notice these days the prize in Cracker Jacks is usually a cheap kid tattoo. Is nothing sacred anymore? :) Line Gauthier November 7, 2019 at 12:57 AM LOL similar feeling as unfolding the comic strip in the bazooka bubble gum.

Rhona Mcferran November 6, 2019 at 11:32 PM I know the feeling, and I LOVE this analogy! Another FAV for me! ;) Line Gauthier November 7, 2019 at 12:00 AM Thank you so much, Rhona. Most appreciated.

Ilene Bauer November 6, 2019 at 4:24 PM oh, i know that feeling, line! well done! Line Gauthier November 6, 2019 at 8:29 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Ilene.

Darlene De Beaulieu November 6, 2019 at 2:27 PM Hello Lin Gauthier,I remember the Cracker Jacks. I ate them all the time. At the bottom of the box was a prize. Have a nce day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu November 6, 2019 at 5:11 PM Yes you are right Lin. Have a nice evening my friend. Line Gauthier November 6, 2019 at 4:11 PM Yup - just like every day... there's always a prize somewhere even if it's just a special smile.

Kim Rodrigues November 6, 2019 at 7:52 AM Love it! Best way to live! Love those cracker jack moments :):) Line Gauthier November 6, 2019 at 10:27 AM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Kim.

Caren Krutsinger November 6, 2019 at 2:01 AM We need to always remember to do this every morning as a gift to ourself! Line Gauthier November 6, 2019 at 2:19 AM Thanks, Caren. Much appreciated.

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh November 6, 2019 at 1:51 AM Beautiful . Line Gauthier November 6, 2019 at 2:19 AM Thanks, Akham, for your much appreciated visit and compliment.