Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Disconnect

It occurred to me
I think more and more like a poet
Thoughts jumbled with imagery
Off in my own colourful world
Small wonder there’s a disconnect
With dusty musty pencil pushers
People whose minds have shrivelled up
Have trouble seeing art and beauty for what they are
Gifts from above

I can’t relate to people
Bent on upward and forward
People with hardened hearts
Their erected walls with tiny doors
Tightly locked with guarded keys

They look down from lofty towers
Baffled and indignant
At meaningless people like you and me
To them we’re satisfied with so very little
We look at the world
Through poet lenses

Yes we appreciate that subtle dimension
That’s invisible to most
Keeping the pathway to the heart open
The channel clear
Seeing that life’s real treasures
Are being offered only
To the receptive soul                        



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

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Timothy Mcguire April 28, 2018 at 9:55 PM I find I look at everything thru a poets eyes. I try to paint and do metal sculpting. Even in my office or a in a meeting. I see something or get a thought and must write. Just like a painter. I never dabbled in the arts until I was in my 40's. Your poem is wonderful. You are very talented. I sense your command of words is very powerful. Timothy Mcguire June 28, 2018 at 11:03 PM Like it and read it again. But this time something caught my eye. You are not a meaningless person. Your words have a lot of meaning..... Line Gauthier April 28, 2018 at 10:16 PM Thank you so much for your wonderful visit and comment, Timothy. Most appreciated.

Ushna Farooqui March 7, 2018 at 1:05 PM hello! I am a grade 12 student who is doing a poetry explication on your breathtaking poem. If you don't mind, could you answer the following? 1) what prompted you to write about this? 2) what two literary devices do you think are the most significant to you in this poem? the last stanza is beautiful and I wish you the best of luck. Thank you and have a great day! Line Gauthier March 7, 2018 at 1:41 PM Question 2) I discard punctuation replacing most with carriage returns. Imagery: ex. "doors with tiny doors" and "looking down fro lofty towers". I finished with a "moral of the story". Best of luck - hope that answers your questions, Ushna. Best of luck to you! Line Gauthier March 7, 2018 at 1:40 PM First of all, pleased to 'meet' you and best wishes in your life. Question 1) after working for many years, I had built up tension dealing with superiors who were closed minded, outright mean and arrogant.

Darlene De Beaulieu March 2, 2018 at 6:52 PM Hello Lin,I agree with your last 3 lines. Have nice evening my friend. Line Gauthier March 2, 2018 at 7:04 PM Thanks for your visit and fro leaving a comment, Darlene. Much appreciated.

John Hamilton February 19, 2018 at 9:20 AM It's so true Line, I always found that I thought differently than others, when I started writing poetry everything suddenly made sense, keeping the heart open is key...I think anyway! Line Gauthier February 19, 2018 at 10:37 AM Thank you so much for your wonderful visit and comment, John. I feel so at home since mingling within the PoetrySoup community. Line xx

Andrea Dietrich February 11, 2018 at 8:36 PM You won't be seeing mine unless it gets on the winner list. It's way back in my pages somewhere! (Instincts of Innocence) Line Gauthier February 11, 2018 at 9:02 PM Something tells me I'll be seeing it...

Eve Roper February 11, 2018 at 11:42 AM We all look the world differently ; good luck in the contest... Line Gauthier February 11, 2018 at 3:59 PM Thanks for your visit and comment, Eve.

Sneha Rv February 10, 2018 at 8:34 PM What a poem, your take on the theme is so beautiful.. I love every line :) Hope this does very well in the contest! Line Gauthier February 10, 2018 at 8:38 PM Thank you, Sneha. Much appreciated.

Joseph May February 10, 2018 at 8:26 PM Poetic treasures unlocked...Very nicely penned Line Line Gauthier February 10, 2018 at 8:38 PM Thank you, Joseph. Much appreciated.

Andrea Dietrich February 10, 2018 at 7:51 PM wow, LIne this is very good writing and so deep. I have an oldie that I am going to use for this contest. Methinks this one is a strong contender. Mine is way too long. Line Gauthier February 10, 2018 at 8:39 PM Thanks, Andrea. I'll be looking our for yours.

Mike Gentile February 10, 2018 at 11:22 AM I think true success is knowing what makes you happy, great poem xxoo Line Gauthier February 10, 2018 at 12:29 PM Thank you, Mike. Appreciate your visit and comment.

Subimal Sinha-Roy February 10, 2018 at 6:33 AM A nice flowing poem, Line. Best wishes for the contest Line Gauthier February 10, 2018 at 9:07 AM Thank you, Subimal. Much appreciated.

Charlie Smith February 9, 2018 at 3:20 PM I love this Line, best wishes in the contest... Line Gauthier February 9, 2018 at 3:43 PM Thank you, Charlie. This one is dedicated to all my poet friends. Line xx