Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Empty Promises

Made promises you didn't keep.
Just words in the moment to appease.
Words that sounded good at the time.
Mere words with no substance.
Words not worth their weight in gold.



AP: Honorable Mention 2025

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sara Etgen-Baker December 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM boo hiss...I despite that trait in a person Line Gauthier December 15, 2025 at 8:26 AM lol ~ thanks, Sara

Karen Jones December 14, 2025 at 1:42 AM It’s disappointing when someone doesn’t keep their word isn’t it? Good poem. Line Gauthier December 15, 2025 at 8:27 AM Absolutely, Karen ~ thank you