Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Dad's Lesson

For decades I watched you toil
Modestly and unpretentiously
Life’s ups and downs
Not changing you one iota

A solid man with your integrity intact
No matter what came your way
Being your own master
And your own judge
Demanding and fair

Your heart into everything you did
You led by example
With principles and ethics
That’s how I learned the most valuable lesson
The one worth learning most of all

At the end of this whirlwind journey we call life
We will all stand alone to face our Maker
And show the integrity that’s in our heart



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

AP: 1st place 2025, Honorable Mention 2025

Submitted on October 8, 2018 for contest IN RESPONSE TO IF (RUDYARD KIPLING'S FAMOUS POEM 'IF') sponsored by SILENT ONE  -  RANKED 2ND

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L. J. Carber November 26, 2018 at 10:16 AM Congrats Line-- clearly is shown the respect and love you have for your father Line Gauthier November 26, 2018 at 2:49 PM Thank you so much for your most appreciated visit and comment, LJ.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 26, 2018 at 12:28 AM - Congratulations on yours: "In response to IF ...." poems, Line :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Line Gauthier November 26, 2018 at 7:15 AM Thank you, |sunshine. Much appreciated.

Eve Roper November 25, 2018 at 6:35 PM Nicely done, Line, congratulations on your placement in the contest I enjoyed reading.. Line Gauthier November 25, 2018 at 7:45 PM Thanks, Eve. Much appreciated.

Silent One November 25, 2018 at 10:16 AM Great take on the contest Line.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest... Line Gauthier November 25, 2018 at 1:13 PM Thank you so much, SO. Appreciate the podium finish.

Timothy Mcguire October 10, 2018 at 1:51 AM Absolutely fabulous! Brought warm thoughts of mey own dad who was very similar to yours. They don't make me like those any more...<3 Line Gauthier November 25, 2018 at 1:11 PM Thanks, Timothy. Timothy Mcguire November 25, 2018 at 11:44 AM Great Job in this contest Line Gauthier October 10, 2018 at 7:43 AM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Timothy.

Rhona Mcferran October 9, 2018 at 11:55 AM Terrific dedication to an exemplary man... absolutely inspiring! ;) Line Gauthier October 9, 2018 at 3:11 PM Thank you so much, Rhona. Most appreciated.

Harry Horsman October 8, 2018 at 3:27 PM An amazing, dedication Line, love this, the poetry is so powerful. Line Gauthier October 8, 2018 at 8:55 PM Thanks for your most appreciated visit and comment, Harry.