Line Gauthier Poet Acrostic

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Edge of Night

Embrace sweet night the air
Divine the scent of sweet jasmine
Gardens line the streets of Pompeii
Eve's delight wafts on a westward breeze

Only the stars dare compete with the distant rumble
Flashing their pedigree when all seems calm

Naive we be thinking we are safe
Intoxicated with our sleepy dreams
Gargoyles and ghosts meanwhile dance amid a cauldron
Hades from below will soon let out his roar
Tremble Pompeii the night envelops this sudden moment cast in time



AP: 3rd place 2026

POTD August 19, 2026

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Deb M September 9, 2026 at 5:16 AM Belated Congratulations Line on POTD! Debx Line Gauthier September 15, 2026 at 4:19 PM Thanks, Deb. Much appreciated ~

Constance La France August 25, 2026 at 12:34 PM Line, beautifully penned and congratulations on receiving the POTD honor ⭐ Line Gauthier August 29, 2026 at 6:07 PM Thank you very much, Constance ~ most appreciated

Abdullah Alhemaidy August 20, 2026 at 11:48 PM Hello Line Gauthier :-) Belated congratulations on Poem of the Day! Have a nice weekend, blessings ~ AA Line Gauthier August 29, 2026 at 6:07 PM Thank you so much ~ best wishes

Christuraj Alex August 19, 2026 at 9:51 PM This acrostic poem is very amazing. The lines grow progressively longer and more chaotic mirroring the sudden panic of Pompeii.Archaic Tone: Phrases like "Naive we be" mimic classical epic poetry. Congratulations! Line Gauthier August 20, 2026 at 6:01 AM Thank you very much, Christuraj. Most appreciated ~

Alexis Y. August 19, 2026 at 8:54 PM Hi Line, Congratulations on getting the poem of day and your win in the contest:-) Alexis Line Gauthier August 20, 2026 at 6:02 AM Thanks, Alexis. Much appreciated ~

Brandy Nicole August 19, 2026 at 6:14 PM ' Only the stars dare compete with the distant rumble. ' It's probably best that the stars stay right where they belong, gently drifting in the sky. Congratulations Line, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Alison A Smith August 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM Back to congratulate you on POTD, a worthy recipient ❤️

Dorothy Gibbons August 19, 2026 at 3:29 PM Line congratulations of your POTD honour deserved. Loved " intoxicated with our sleepy dreams "hugzzz friend Line Gauthier August 20, 2026 at 6:04 AM Thank you, Dorothy. Much appreciated ~

Kim Rodrigues August 19, 2026 at 12:13 PM The sweetness of the flowery air, stars flashing their pedigree, naivety of intoxication and safety as Pompeii is surrounded by fate. Congrats on POTD! Line Gauthier August 20, 2026 at 6:04 AM Thanks, Kim. Most appreciated ~

Paula Goldsmith August 19, 2026 at 10:17 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful acrostic "Edge of Night" write. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win............... Line Gauthier August 20, 2026 at 6:05 AM Thank you very much, Paula. Most appreciated ~

Sam Kauffman August 19, 2026 at 9:55 AM An amazing poem, Line, contrasting peaceful sleep with the impending doom. Congratulations on your POTD. Blessing to you! Line Gauthier August 20, 2026 at 6:06 AM Much appreciated, Sam ~

Jesse Rowe August 19, 2026 at 9:39 AM We are all possibly moments away from such night. And yet we sleep on. Excellent write and great choice for POTD! Line Gauthier August 20, 2026 at 6:06 AM So true. Thank you very much, Jesse ~

Nette Onclaud August 19, 2026 at 8:40 AM cheers all the way for your potd win, line! Line Gauthier August 20, 2026 at 6:07 AM Thanks, Nette. Have a lovely day ~

Mike Bayles August 19, 2026 at 6:46 AM With a touch of suspense. Line Gauthier August 20, 2026 at 6:07 AM Thanks, Mike ~ take care

Christina Chircop August 19, 2026 at 5:34 AM Congrats on P.O.T.D.! Beautifully written. Line Gauthier August 20, 2026 at 6:08 AM Much appreciated, thank you Christina ~

Anne-Lise Andresen August 19, 2026 at 5:28 AM - Congratulations on great p.o.t.d., Line :) - hugs Line Gauthier August 20, 2026 at 6:08 AM Much appreciated, Anne-Lise. Have a lovely day ~

Unseeking Seeker August 19, 2026 at 4:18 AM “Gargoyles and ghosts meanwhile dance amid a cauldron” ~ how do you come up with such lines? Congratulations on POTD, Line Line Gauthier August 20, 2026 at 6:09 AM lol ~ thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment ~

sara Etgen-Baker August 19, 2026 at 3:55 AM congrats, Line, on your POTD designation...what a grat Acrostic! Hope you're well... Line Gauthier August 20, 2026 at 6:09 AM Thank you so much, Sara ~ most appreciated

Tania Kitchin August 19, 2026 at 3:38 AM Line, nicely done. Congratulations on POTD. Line Gauthier August 20, 2026 at 6:10 AM Most appreciated, Tania ~

Regina Mcintosh August 19, 2026 at 2:09 AM Lovely. Congratulations on POTD. Line Gauthier August 20, 2026 at 6:10 AM Thank you very much, Regina ~

Beryl Edmonds August 19, 2026 at 12:39 AM Congratulations Line on having received Poem of the day for your wonderful Acrostic poem… Beryl Line Gauthier August 20, 2026 at 6:10 AM Thank you Beryl, most appreciated ~

Karen Jones August 19, 2026 at 12:38 AM Congratulations on your much deserved potd!😊

Sotto Poet August 18, 2026 at 10:06 AM Line, your wonderful poem beautifully evokes a sense of quiet juxtaposed with impending doom. The imagery of sweet jasmine and serene nights contrasts sharply with the lurking threat beneath the calm surface. Such a fantastic Acrostic Line Gauthier August 18, 2026 at 7:11 PM Thank you so much, Sotto. Most appreciated ~

Alison A Smith August 18, 2026 at 5:34 AM What a dramatic acrostic Line Gauthier August 18, 2026 at 7:12 PM Thanks, Alison.