Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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For the Moment To Linger

once in a lifetime
this moment
precious as it was
would never pass again

how i longed
for it to linger
to capture its essence
immortalize it

so i wrote this poem
to give it life
and set it free
on wings of a butterfly 



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology book ~IN THE GARDEN OF MY FANTASY~ 2023

AP:  2nd place 2021

Submitted on October 8, 2020 for contest ...AND SO I WROTE A POEM sponsored by JOHN LAWLESS  -  RANKED 3RD

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John Castellenas November 1, 2020 at 5:42 PM The poem is so good. I had to read again. I liked the flow of words leading to the hopeful ending. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.

Paula Goldsmith October 21, 2020 at 10:53 AM Congratulations on your win. I love your ending, "give it life, set it free, wings of a butterfly." So "Beautiful." Enjoy your win.......... Line Gauthier October 21, 2020 at 9:09 PM Thank you very much, Paula ~

Regina Mcintosh October 21, 2020 at 9:09 AM Congrats on your top win. I love this, line. It's a fave :) God bless you Line Gauthier October 21, 2020 at 9:08 PM Thanks for the wonderful compliment, Regina ~

Eve Roper October 20, 2020 at 10:59 PM Beautiful, Line, great title.. We do write for those few seconds, minutes , and a life time to last. Congratulations on your win. Hugs dear friend Line Gauthier October 21, 2020 at 9:09 PM Thank you very much, Eve. Most appreciated ~

John Lawless October 20, 2020 at 2:00 PM An ode to the "ever present moment". This caused me to sit back and reflect on the moment Line. thanks for the "moment" and for entering the contest. Line Gauthier October 21, 2020 at 9:08 PM Thank you so much for the wonderful contest, John ~

Caren Krutsinger October 20, 2020 at 6:51 AM You have captured "the essence" of the photo in this poem, Line. Line Gauthier October 20, 2020 at 6:56 AM Thanks, Caren ~

Geoffrey Brewer October 11, 2020 at 8:31 AM Beautifully simple and inspiring verses. Thank you Line. Line Gauthier October 11, 2020 at 1:52 PM Thank you very much, Geoffrey. Much appreciated ~

Regina Mcintosh October 9, 2020 at 6:13 AM Enjoyed... the moment seeps past the sublime to prick the heart and strengthen the spirit. Glorious write... Happy writing Line Gauthier October 9, 2020 at 1:14 PM Thank you very much, Regina. Most appreciated ~

Unseeking Seeker October 8, 2020 at 9:44 PM Beautiful! Embrace, hold, release ... with ease :) Line Gauthier October 9, 2020 at 5:05 AM Thank you for your lovely comment ~

Kim Rodrigues October 8, 2020 at 6:22 PM Yes immortalizing a memory can help it to linger! Line Gauthier October 8, 2020 at 7:19 PM Thanks, Kim ~

Mystic Rose Rose October 8, 2020 at 5:44 PM Eternal moments are meant to be clung to and then released, like the wings of a butterfly, elusive and forever memorable. What a beautiful sentiment dear friend, thank you for sharing, have a blessed day. Line Gauthier October 8, 2020 at 7:19 PM Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, Pixie. Most appreciated ~