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Healing Power of the Drum

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your labored breathing called out to me and in my soul I knew what needed to be done I reached for the drum to summon the spirits called out to ancestors and anyone who’d listen gently tapping to the rhythm of our beating hearts united as one in a prayer released to the universe filled the silence of your labored breathing drumming for hours till the pleading was done everything had been said the prayer consummated left in the hands of the universe to respond then it did in no uncertain terms in an exorcism of sorts draining the passages to free your breathing and so it was in tune with the universe the healing power of the drum Read on air by invitation ~ February 11, 2021 'LATE NIGHT POETS' Read on KPBX called Poetry Moment by Kara Bowman 2022 [karabowman.com and griefpoetry.com] AP: 2nd place 2022, 2nd place 2021, 3rd place 2022, Honorable Mention 2022, Honorable Mention 2022, Honorable Mention 2021, Honorable Mention 2021, Honorable Mention 2021, Honorable Mention 2021, Honorable Mention 2021 Submitted on June 13, 2025 for contest YOUR BEST AUDIO POEM sponsored by TOM WOODY - RANKED 2ND and on May 28, 2021 for contest ALL YOURS (MAY 29) sponsored by BRIAN STRAND - RANKED 1ST

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Crystol Woods

Date: 6/19/2025 8:14:00 AM

This was very special to hear... the tension you built and relaxed and resolved was just right with your message. Congratulations! Xo

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/20/2025 9:09:00 PM

Thank you so much, Crystol ~

thriveni c mysore

Date: 6/19/2025 6:11:00 AM

Congratulations on your win dear poet. Enthralling voice! amazing. Healing power too! Cheers!!!

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/19/2025 7:05:00 AM

Thank you very much ~ most appreciated.

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 6/18/2025 10:28:00 PM

Brilliant! Your voice, the drums create the atmosphere into which we walk in to share your feelings! Excellent! Congrats on your win!

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/19/2025 5:26:00 AM

Thank you very much, Krish ~ most appreciated

I Am Anaya

Date: 6/18/2025 5:26:00 PM

Most appealing voice for recital Line, love drum beat too. Congratulations on your win!

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/19/2025 5:26:00 AM

Thank you very much, Anaya ~ most appreciated

Karen Jones

Date: 6/18/2025 4:34:00 PM

Powerful! Congrats on your win!

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/19/2025 5:26:00 AM

Thanks Karen ~ have a lovely day

Tom Woody

Date: 6/18/2025 3:48:00 PM

This had an appealing, hypnotic rhythm to it Line. I see it's gotten lots of kudos already. Congrats on high placement

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/19/2025 5:27:00 AM

Thanks, Tom. This means a lot to me ~

Kurt Philip Behm

Date: 1/28/2024 9:24:00 PM

Very nice.

Line Gauthier
Date: 9/15/2024 6:32:00 PM

Thank you so much, Kurt ~

James Marshall Goff

Date: 11/27/2021 5:20:00 AM

Goodness...saw 'unseeking's' mention of this poem, and came here...my dad passed 15 yrs ago in his and mom's apt with at home hospice... promised him I'd look out for ma... she's 92, independent at home, frail, but I'm her pca thru the state, to mine faves...

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/28/2021 5:52:00 AM

It is a true privilege to help someone pass ~ though not easy, of course.

Michelo Mweetwa

Date: 10/21/2021 1:54:00 AM

This beautiful and special!

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/21/2021 6:30:00 PM

Thank you very much, Michelo ~

Karen Jones

Date: 10/17/2021 1:55:00 AM

What a great poem. Love it!

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/17/2021 6:42:00 AM

Thank you very much, Karen ~

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/2/2021 2:04:00 AM

Your voice and words are so lovely along with the drumming. It is comforting to heart and soul Line. Thank you. I am saving this to my Faves. Blessings xxoo

Line Gauthier
Date: 9/2/2021 7:33:00 AM

Thank you so much for your compliment, Connie ~ most appreciated

White Wolf

Date: 6/17/2021 12:57:00 PM

I had to return and listen again. I love the flow as the drum speeds up then slows down etc. just like a heartbeat. This is truly a magical piece of wisdom and poetry mixed in one

Line Gauthier
Date: 9/2/2021 7:36:00 AM

Thank you for the most lovely compliment, White Wolf ~ much appreciated

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/14/2021 1:59:00 PM

wow, this is utterly amazing, Line. so sorry I am only hearing it now. I can't believe how beautiful your voice is telling this beautiful message of healing. the sound of the drum makes it all the more special. A FAVE

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/14/2021 3:45:00 PM

Thank you so much, Andrea. Most appreciated ~

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 6/14/2021 11:43:00 AM

Very powerful! Just heard your sunrise meditation too. Sound of beating drums is very powerful in my experience too. This brought back nostalgic memories of growing up in India when my siblings and I would accompany our parents to go to a temple once a year where they did a particular kind of loud drumming. Nice job Line!

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/14/2021 11:59:00 AM

Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, Smita ~

Gary Radice

Date: 6/2/2021 12:01:00 AM

This is wonderful Line. I have to add that your voice is beautifully suited to reading poetry. Congratulations on the radio invite. Cheers - Gary

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/2/2021 5:19:00 AM

Thank you very much, Gary. Most appreciated.

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 6/1/2021 9:21:00 PM

This is wonderful Line...how cool it was read on the Late Night Poets...I've got to get back into listening again...Congrats on all your placements. ...and so it was, in tune with the universe!

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/2/2021 5:20:00 AM

Thanks for your visit and comment, Jeanne. Much appreciated. Good luck with all your endeavors.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 6/1/2021 2:29:00 PM

This is wonderful, Line ... I am into physics, and there is a theory now that has emerged from the study of sub-atomic particles and the search for the "God" particle or the theory of everything, called "string theory" - I'm over-simplifying a great deal, but I believe the Universe has a rhythm - a pulse, if you will, that joins all things and all forces, (including the one force that transcends time - love), and string theory supports it. Your poem brought me right to it, in multiples - superb!

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/1/2021 4:11:00 PM

Awesome ~ thank you, Gregory

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/31/2021 8:41:00 AM

Young lady, the healing powers of the drum are as good as advertised. All my maladies have disappeared. Now my spirit is freed up to roam the universe of Light and Illumination. Thank you, Line!

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/31/2021 9:01:00 AM

I didn't realize it would be quite that effective on you, Gershon. LOL

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 5/30/2021 8:23:00 PM

A favourite for me as well!

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/30/2021 10:06:00 PM

Thank you so much for the lovely compliment ~

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/30/2021 6:22:00 PM

Dear Line, this is a masterwork. Your poem and drums are a potent and hypnotic blend of physical, emotional and spiritual forces. The atmosphere created is textured, dynamic, beautiful, intimate, visceral and bewitching. Enchantment spills from your pen, rich in depth and enthralling artistry. Your voice captures the heart and your drumming stirs the soul. I love this, a Fav!! Warmest wishes and hugs, sweet lady.. ~Susan

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/30/2021 10:07:00 PM

Thank you so much, Susan. What a lovely thing to say ~

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/30/2021 3:14:00 PM

Back again to say congratulations, Line, you deserve every win for such a wonderful write and drumming too. Best regards and blessings

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/30/2021 10:07:00 PM

Thank you so much, Lasaad. Much appreciated ~

Christuraj Alex

Date: 5/30/2021 12:27:00 PM

Powerful Drum. Congratulations!

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/30/2021 10:06:00 PM

thank you ~

Meru Groen

Date: 5/30/2021 8:20:00 AM

Line, will you drum for me when it's my time? Love the poem, as well! Meru.

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/30/2021 8:58:00 AM

O Meru, I would. It would be an honor. Line xx

JCB Brul

Date: 5/30/2021 7:23:00 AM

I am speechless dear Line! Your rendition is so hypnotic! I like the way you repeat “drumming, drumming, drumming for hours”. So therapeutic! I listened twice and would want to listen again and again! A fav for me!

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/30/2021 9:02:00 AM

Thank you so much for your lovely comment, JCB. I am touched.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 5/30/2021 2:53:00 AM

Beautifully timed and narrated, Line: I can see how the rhythm of the drum and your words would center and focus the soul for healing. You are mastering so much with adding pictures and sound. Thanks for your devotion to this art. Hugs, SuZ

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/30/2021 9:03:00 AM

Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, SuZ. Most appreciated ~