Line Gauthier Poet Quatrain

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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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Dreams' Battles

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 2026, Honorable Mention 2020, Honorable Mention 2021

Submitted on May 4, 2025 for contest MEMORIAL DAY sponsored by OLIVER McKEITHAN - RANKED 3RD

on December 23, 2018 for contest 2019 POETRY MARATHON MILE 2 sponsored by MARK TONEY  -  RANKED 2ND

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Oliver Mckeithan May 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM Line, congrats on your placement in my contest. I listened to your powerful recitation. Wonderful Line Gauthier May 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM Thank you for the placement and the lovely comment ~ most appreciated

Juliet Ligon April 22, 2019 at 10:50 PM Powerful poem. Congrats on your placement in the contest. Line Gauthier April 22, 2019 at 10:56 PM Thank you, Juliet, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Andrea Dietrich April 21, 2019 at 4:03 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 April 21, 2019 at 7:08 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Andrea.

Bartholomew Williams April 21, 2019 at 3:00 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 April 21, 2019 at 7:09 PM Thank you so much, Bartholomew, for your most appreciated visit and comment.

Timothy Mcguire April 21, 2019 at 9:14 AM Very well done! Line Gauthier April 21, 2019 at 7:09 PM Thanks, Timothy, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Edward Ibeh April 21, 2019 at 7:52 AM Wow, Line. Heartiest congratulations for this incredible poem, written at age 16! Line Gauthier April 21, 2019 at 7:54 AM Thanks fro your visit and compliment, Edward.

Tom Cunningham April 21, 2019 at 4:32 AM You were indeed talented at such a young age Line. Congrats on your placement In the marathon. Tom Line Gauthier April 21, 2019 at 7:54 AM Thanks, Tom. Most appreciated.

Mark Toney April 20, 2019 at 5:22 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 April 20, 2019 at 6:42 PM Thanks, Mark. Awesome concept.

Bartholomew Williams December 25, 2018 at 1:10 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 December 25, 2018 at 5:47 PM Thank you so much, Bartholomew, for your most appreciated visit and compliment.

Carolyn Devonshire December 25, 2018 at 4:25 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 December 25, 2018 at 5:48 PM Thank you so much, Carolyn. Nobody was more surprised than me. LOL

Anisha Dutta December 24, 2018 at 8:08 PM Big Congrats to win on this wonderful composition at seventeen. Love . Merry Christmas Line Gauthier December 24, 2018 at 11:34 PM Thank you so much, Anisha. Most appreciated.

Wren Rushing December 24, 2018 at 11:54 AM Wonderfully written, well deserving win, Line! Line Gauthier December 24, 2018 at 11:34 PM Thanks, Wren. Most appreciated.

Craig Cornish December 24, 2018 at 11:31 AM Powerful Line - keep up the good fight! Line Gauthier December 24, 2018 at 11:35 PM Thank you, Craig. Most appreciated.

Mark Toney December 24, 2018 at 11:20 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 December 24, 2018 at 11:38 PM Thank you so much, Mark. What a fun concept for your series of contests. I so appreciate the high ranking!

Janice Canerdy December 24, 2018 at 10:19 AM CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! Mesmerizing! Janice Line Gauthier December 24, 2018 at 11:04 AM Thank you so much, Janice. Most appreciated.

Pipping Stars December 9, 2017 at 11:10 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 December 10, 2017 at 8:08 PM I don't understand your comment.

Richard Lamoureux December 9, 2017 at 8:42 AM I think the poem trumps the rules. The poem lasts long after the contest. This piece is well expressed. Line Gauthier December 10, 2017 at 8:08 PM Thanks, Richard.

Andrea Dietrich December 8, 2017 at 5:56 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 December 8, 2017 at 8:36 PM Since the refrain is actually a repeat... oh well, we'll see... keeps life interesting. Thanks so much for your visit, Andrea.