Line Gauthier Poet Ode

Gregorian Chant

deep monophonic sacred melodies 
resounding inner tremors and oscillation
reverberating incursion agitates my soul

stirring an ethereal timelessness of mystery
that transcends the enigma of life and death
and embodying mystique throughout the ages 
bellows echoing within ancient monastery walls

a rich cadence and tone larger than life
assaulting all senses with vibrating
conjunct and disjunct tetrachords and hexachords 
gregorian melodies most direct channel to divinity

most appropriate as we lay my father
in his final resting place
on this overcast rainy afternoon
and see him off to the higher realm



AP: Honorable Mention 2025

Submitted on June 30, 2018 for contest MID SUMMER 2018 PREMIERE sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  RANKED 3RD

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L. J. Carber July 4, 2018 at 12:57 PM Congrats on your win Line-- and on capturing the 'Chant' in verse! Line Gauthier July 4, 2018 at 3:38 PM Thanks, L.J. Most appreciated.

Carrie Richards July 2, 2018 at 7:40 PM Congratulations to you, Line! The mood and somber sounds of this poem takes us to the rainy afternoon . Well done! Line Gauthier July 2, 2018 at 8:57 PM Thank you for your lovely visit, Carrie. Most appreciated.

Suzanne Delaney July 2, 2018 at 6:57 PM Congratulations Line: You have captured all the mood and tones of a Gregorian choir. A very memorable funeral to be sure. Hugs, SuZ Line Gauthier July 2, 2018 at 7:01 PM Thank you, Suzanne, for your most appreciated visit and comment.

Susan Gentry July 2, 2018 at 5:55 PM Congratulations on your win with this exquisite tribute!

Sandra Haight July 2, 2018 at 5:48 PM Such a beautiful poem, Line, and a deep tribute to your father. The lovely Gregorian chant surely lifted ''him off to the higher realm." Congratulations on your podium win. Hugs, Sandra Line Gauthier July 2, 2018 at 5:49 PM Thank you for your lovely comment, Sandra.

Agnes Krampe July 2, 2018 at 3:02 PM Beautiful tribute to your father. Gregorian chant is such a special kind of music and to me always carries a mysterious ancient air. Congrats on your win. Line Gauthier July 2, 2018 at 3:12 PM Thank you very much for your lovely visit and comment, Agnes.

Gershon Wolf July 2, 2018 at 1:17 PM Deeply moving, esp. as tribute to your beloved father. This is a poem to be truly proud of, Line. Best always, Gershon Line Gauthier July 2, 2018 at 2:21 PM Thank you so much, Gershon. Most appreciated.

Sunlite Wanter June 30, 2018 at 6:07 PM Gregorian chants lift me above this life! May your father rest in peace and you be comforted. Line Gauthier June 30, 2018 at 7:02 PM Thank you, Sunlite. Gregorian chant did make it a special send off.