Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Gallery of My Heart

in hindsight how trivial it seems
workaholic’s constant judging
the need to be in control
striving for lofty standards
of overpriced perfection

the wasted opportunities
to bond with family and friends
and forge lasting memories

missed and gone with the wind
no second chances or redos
time never more precious

life’s a series of new beginnings it’s said
of turning pages and starting over
so now’s come the time to focus on myself
to drop the act and renovate my inner home
where I’ll retire and spend my life what’s left

the time is now to gather and unclutter
decide what’s of value and truly will to treasure
no time like now to focus on the gallery of my heart



AP: 2nd place 2021, Honorable Mention 2021

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Deepak Srivastava October 14, 2018 at 11:39 PM The world has to be just right for things to just go on. Excellent communication . Thanks for being my follower. Line Gauthier October 15, 2018 at 9:52 AM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Deepak.

M. L. Kiser October 14, 2018 at 12:26 PM This is true; oh for a re-do; just one...that would be so nice. Nevertheless, we must get through life with our decisions and make the most of them. Well done. Line Gauthier October 14, 2018 at 12:29 PM Thanks for your most appreciated visit and comment, ML.

Kim Rodrigues October 13, 2018 at 7:59 PM Yes as we get older we see the truth! What was all the fuss about! Line Gauthier October 13, 2018 at 8:02 PM Yes, Kim. Wisdom comes much too late in life.

Heidi Sands October 13, 2018 at 2:53 PM So true Line. Well written :) Line Gauthier October 13, 2018 at 3:54 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit, Heidi.

Jan Allison October 13, 2018 at 1:42 PM I think we do put ourselves under un- necessary stress at times Line - and what for it often doesn't make any difference to the outcome:-( The final stanza hits home hard:-( My hubbies cancer surgery has made us re evaluate our lives and we know how lucky we truly are it was caught early, not everyone is so fortunate:-( hugs jan xx Line Gauthier October 13, 2018 at 2:03 PM Same story here, Jan. Line xx