Line Gauthier Poet Verse

For My Own Protection

I’m in awe at the clutter in your head
In that state, what could make living worthwhile
All that negative whining and complaining
Can’t you stop the fury of this treadmill
What’s the pay-off, what do you truly win

You can never taste true satisfaction
That instant of rich peaceful joyfulness
The warm gentle feeling deep down inside
That life is beautiful and bountiful
That in the end, all is right with the world

How could you, with that crusty bitterness
How could you possibly feel happiness
One moment drenched in filthy wickedness
Putrid morbid poison tainting your heart

I see in you the seeping ugliness
Realizing how contagious it’s become
I close my eyes and ears, my heart's aghast
The threat flagrant, I have no choice
But to turn and run away



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

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Pandita Sietesantos March 28, 2018 at 12:16 PM I try not to let people who are toxic into my life - but if they do infiltrate, I get away as fast as I can! Like the saying goes, "misery likes company" and they latch onto others to spread their misery. This is such an excellent write for the contest reflecting depth of thought and a lot of wisdom! Hugs and best wishes. Pandita Line Gauthier March 28, 2018 at 12:59 PM Thank you so much, Pandita. Most appreciated.

Susan Ashley March 27, 2018 at 5:09 PM Wow! A powerful and emotion poem, Line. Your title and descriptive toxic imagery of a contaminated personality is intriguing and expressed so well. Best wishes for a win! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Line Gauthier March 27, 2018 at 6:16 PM Thank you so much for your wonderful visit and comment, Susan. Much appreciated.