Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Family Reunions

Members no longer with us
But still in our hearts
Here amidst reunions

A few less place settings
And empty chairs
Ghosts quietly mingle

Stealth and incognito
Among all the hugs
Smiles chatter laughter and stories

Barely noticed yet included
Far from forgotten



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

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Andrea Dietrich February 11, 2018 at 8:35 PM Thanks so much what you said on my Happy Memory poem. I bet we would have made great friends back then! Line Gauthier February 11, 2018 at 9:03 PM For sure. I appreciate your visits and comments, Andrea.

Carol B. February 11, 2018 at 4:27 PM I take comfort and believe our loved ones are always with us. Loved your poem. Line Gauthier February 11, 2018 at 4:47 PM Thank you, Carol. Much appreciate your visit and comment.

Sneha Rv February 10, 2018 at 8:38 PM This is brilliant, such a unique idea and I love your last two lines.. :) Line Gauthier February 10, 2018 at 11:01 PM Thank you, Sneha. Much appreciated.

Andrea Dietrich February 10, 2018 at 8:02 PM As I read this, I am brought to recall a scene in Coco, where the dead are still among the living. Did you see it? This is wonderful, Line. I really miss those reunions. They ended for me upon my HS graduation when I left my state for a new life. Line Gauthier February 10, 2018 at 8:37 PM I will keep an eye out for this movie. Thanks so much for your visit and touching comment, Andrea.

Cheryl Hoffman February 10, 2018 at 7:47 PM A well written very relatable piece Line; sadly we just lost another Aunt on my Dads side last Sunday!~Che :) Line Gauthier February 10, 2018 at 8:36 PM O Cheryl, how sad to lose loved ones. Thanks for sharing. Love your visits and comments.

Nette Onclaud February 9, 2018 at 1:30 PM the way you depicted lost loved ones being part of one's reality is unique and imaginative, line... i like your style!..huggs Line Gauthier February 9, 2018 at 3:44 PM Thank you, nette. Much appreciated.