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Dreams of Yesteryear

vaguely remembered
the span when life was normal
cherished memories of last year
of freedom we took for granted~

a lifetime now behind us
shipwrecked in this pandemic sea
time at an unbearable standstill
having us float idle in angst
helpless as driftwood
whilst many of us drown
in our bygone memories



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~COVID 2020~ 2020

AP: Honorable Mention 2020

Posted on April 11, 2020

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DM Babbit

Date: 4/25/2020 5:44:00 AM

Think about it - was life ever really normal?

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/25/2020 7:13:00 AM

well, ok... less abnornal.

Ann Gilmour

Date: 4/23/2020 12:16:00 AM

'shipwrecked in this pandemic sea' wow, your words say it all Line, and even though I try, I am finding it hard to see a light at the end of the tunnel, but when it does come it will make me cherish each and every moment. Wishing you both peace and love for when our freedom returns...

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/23/2020 12:33:00 AM

We're all in this together, Ann. We can get through it.

Geoffrey Brewer

Date: 4/18/2020 10:41:00 AM

This intelligent and perceptive poem rings very true, and impresses with its spare elegance. Well done, Line.

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/18/2020 11:37:00 PM

Thanks, Geoffrey. Very appreciated.

Jc Hawkens

Date: 4/12/2020 6:31:00 AM

Lovely poem, Line, well scribed. A much-needed reminder of what can help get us through these dark days, my friend. I hope to return the days of beautiful dreams. I pray all is well with you. JC Hawkens

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/12/2020 5:56:00 PM

Thank you so much, JC. I hope everyone stays safe.