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I wrote this poem as a young girl the day before my 17th birthday. I just came out as if dictated... it was the closest thing to a channelling that I have ever felt.

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It’s a cold and bloody war The heart has known many a fear... The eye shed many a tear And dreams in wrecks have drifted back to shore The war has been extensive, tumultuous in the mind Towering over the weariness daubed across grey skies Are only rare moments of joy fugitive that arise Within the wall of the heart confined It’s a cold and bloody war The heart has known many a fear... The eye shed many a tear And dreams in wrecks have drifted back to shore I lead the brave but less cogent troops, with charged bosom Knowing the sweet cry of victory will ne’er be sung My blood’s infected with frustration’s venom The foretaste of defeat is bitter upon my tongue It’s a cold and bloody war The heart has known many a fear... The eye shed many a tear And dreams in wrecks have drifted back to shore Out of despair I summon the troops to retreat I recede to safe haven to draw a curtain I quest horizons more promising to greet And again engage in battle of victory uncertain It’s a cold and bloody war The heart has known many a fear... The eye shed many a tear And dreams in wrecks have drifted back to shore Read on air by invitation ~ April 14, 2021 'WORDS & MUSIC' AP: 2nd place 2022,Honorable Mention 2020, Honorable Mention 2021 Submitted on December 23, 2018 for contest 2019 POETRY MARATHON MILE 2 sponsored by MARK TONEY - RANKED 2ND on December 3, 2018 for contest I CANNOT BELIEVE I WROTE THAT POETRY sponsored by NINA PARMENTER and on December 7, 2017 for contest PREMIERE NO.115 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND

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Juliet Ligon

Date: 4/22/2019 10:50:00 PM

Powerful poem. Congrats on your placement in the contest.

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/22/2019 10:56:00 PM

Thank you, Juliet, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/21/2019 4:03:00 PM

Congrats in the marathon, Line. you entered wisely with this one. I see now that you wrote how it came to you as "channeling" when you were young of age, and it truly was an inspired poem.

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/21/2019 7:08:00 PM

Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Andrea.

Bartholomew Williams

Date: 4/21/2019 3:00:00 PM

Congratulations, Line, on a fine poem and your strong Honorable Mention overall placement in Mark's Poetry Marathon Contest!! I salute you on both counts. Also, you upheld the #1 rule for marathoners - finish!! :) All my very best to you always, Line! Happy Easter, too! :) Bartholomew

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/21/2019 7:09:00 PM

Thank you so much, Bartholomew, for your most appreciated visit and comment.

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 4/21/2019 9:14:00 AM

Very well done!

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/21/2019 7:09:00 PM

Thanks, Timothy, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 4/21/2019 7:52:00 AM

Wow, Line. Heartiest congratulations for this incredible poem, written at age 16!

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/21/2019 7:54:00 AM

Thanks fro your visit and compliment, Edward.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/21/2019 4:32:00 AM

You were indeed talented at such a young age Line. Congrats on your placement In the marathon. Tom

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/21/2019 7:54:00 AM

Thanks, Tom. Most appreciated.

Mark Toney

Date: 4/20/2019 5:22:00 PM

Line, after 122 days, 27 contests, and 945 submitted poems, my 2019 Poetry Marathon Contest has finally come to its end. Congratulations on placing 18th overall in the marathon! There is no provision to denote this in the Standard Contest other than Honorable Mention. Your participation in my contests is much appreciated. ~Mark

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/20/2019 6:42:00 PM

Thanks, Mark. Awesome concept.

Bartholomew Williams

Date: 12/25/2018 1:10:00 PM

Congratulations on your gem of a poem here, Line! It is full of real meaning and moving imagery. I also salute your strong placement in the contest. Very well deserved and well done!! Merry Christmas to you and yours! Hugs, :) Bartholomew

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/25/2018 5:47:00 PM

Thank you so much, Bartholomew, for your most appreciated visit and compliment.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/25/2018 4:25:00 AM

It's amazing that such powerful poetry came from the muse of a 17-year-old girl, Line. Enjoyed very much. Congratulations on your win in Mark's contest and have a Merry Christmas, Carolyn

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/25/2018 5:48:00 PM

Thank you so much, Carolyn. Nobody was more surprised than me. LOL

Anisha Dutta

Date: 12/24/2018 8:08:00 PM

Big Congrats to win on this wonderful composition at seventeen. Love . Merry Christmas

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/24/2018 11:34:00 PM

Thank you so much, Anisha. Most appreciated.

Wren Rushing

Date: 12/24/2018 11:54:00 AM

Wonderfully written, well deserving win, Line!

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/24/2018 11:34:00 PM

Thanks, Wren. Most appreciated.

Craig Cornish

Date: 12/24/2018 11:31:00 AM

Powerful Line - keep up the good fight!

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/24/2018 11:35:00 PM

Thank you, Craig. Most appreciated.

Mark Toney

Date: 12/24/2018 11:20:00 AM

Line, congrats on your win on Mile 2 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon contest. A very poignant poem that resonates on so many levels. ~Mark

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/24/2018 11:38:00 PM

Thank you so much, Mark. What a fun concept for your series of contests. I so appreciate the high ranking!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/24/2018 10:19:00 AM

CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! Mesmerizing! Janice

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/24/2018 11:04:00 AM

Thank you so much, Janice. Most appreciated.

Pipping Stars

Date: 12/9/2017 11:10:00 AM

this one was ok ... then we seen your "Brian stran" and wondered ... why ... ok ... well ... also ... seen your use of dots ... as if you were trying to confuse some one ... or perhaps you have a dot twitch ... a style is a style ... if you copy a style what does that make you ... you seem to have some sense as far as words ... we usually read a write until we figure ... however in this case that "Brian strand" ... along with dots made me blink ... so ... ok ... how's it now ... may we call you

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/10/2017 8:08:00 PM

I don't understand your comment.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/9/2017 8:42:00 AM

I think the poem trumps the rules. The poem lasts long after the contest. This piece is well expressed.

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/10/2017 8:08:00 PM

Thanks, Richard.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/8/2017 5:56:00 PM

Line, this is a well written poem on a cold and bloody war. The last line of the refrain is so great . All those broken dreams! I am not positive, but I think Brian always asks for less than 25 lines of poetry. I hope you can have good luck in his contests. One never knows how they will fare in a contest of Brian's!

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/8/2017 8:36:00 PM

Since the refrain is actually a repeat... oh well, we'll see... keeps life interesting. Thanks so much for your visit, Andrea.