Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Dusty Glory Days

A tired voice and less engaged
You sit there nonchalantly
Never noticing my glance
As I casually look your way

Sitting in awkward silence
Downward weary eyes hollow
As distant as your dusty smile
You gaze off into the distance

I imagine your glory days
Spirited buoyant and cheerful
So long ago and wonder
Sizing up this empty shell before me

Laden shoulders act as testimonial
To long gone years of toiling
Of struggling to survive
Barely making ends meet

Now one foot out the door
Wishing somehow
You had the strength
To take the leap



AP: 1st place 2021, 1st place 2021

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Sam Kauffman March 21, 2020 at 11:40 PM I agree with Ralph's comment - poignant and pensive. Real food for thought. Congratulations Line on your win. Line Gauthier March 22, 2020 at 1:04 AM Thank you so much, Sam. Much appreciated.

Ralph Sergi April 25, 2018 at 11:45 AM Poignant but bordering on Bravery. My compliments Thank you for your comment on my tunnel vision. Line Gauthier April 25, 2018 at 12:33 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Ralph. Much appreciated.

Mike Gentile April 25, 2018 at 11:30 AM Such potent words, Line. I have witnessed this myself hoping that it is also not my destiny. Great poem xxoo Line Gauthier April 25, 2018 at 12:34 PM I think you are safe, Mike. Thanks for your lovely visit and comment.

Nette Onclaud April 25, 2018 at 11:23 AM gut-wrenching and yet beaurifully handled from your spilled ink, vijay... huggs Line Gauthier April 25, 2018 at 12:35 PM Thanks, nette, for your visit and comment.

Gershon Wolf April 24, 2018 at 9:26 PM So imaginative, empathetic, and ultimately forlorn-real. Shook me up a bit. ~ Gershon Line Gauthier April 24, 2018 at 9:57 PM Thanks, Gershon, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Caren Krutsinger April 24, 2018 at 8:15 PM You have just described my last visit with my father; somehow you knew. Sweet nostalgia for me. Line Gauthier April 24, 2018 at 8:24 PM Thank you so much for your much appreciated visit and comment, Caren.

Eve Roper April 24, 2018 at 8:11 PM Enjoyed reading, line, hugs Eve Line Gauthier April 24, 2018 at 8:25 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit, Eve.

Agnes Krampe April 24, 2018 at 7:04 PM That's a beautiful sad poem, Line, especially the ending sounds so hopeless. Well done. Line Gauthier April 24, 2018 at 7:39 PM Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Agnes. Much appreciated.

Robertina B. April 24, 2018 at 5:16 PM Such an enjoyable poem to read, Line!!! Superb writing... Line Gauthier April 24, 2018 at 5:19 PM Thank you so much, Robertina. Most appreciated.