Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Heart Strings

Devoted mother
Loving wife
Matriarch of our home
Queen of the kitchen

Mom used to always say
She never met
A recipe book she didn't like

Six hungry mouths to feed
Always up to the challenge
Trying out new recipes
Inspiring novelty and awe
I remember her bedtime treat
Was relaxing with a good book
One brimming with mouthwatering delights
Illustrations easily created in her head
Intoxicating aromas as real as could be
Falling asleep with grand dreams
Of upcoming fabulous family meals
No one could have guessed
We were ever on a tight budget

To this day
Every time I’m even near a recipe book
Like an irresistible magnet
I feel the pulling at my heart strings



AP: Honorable Mention 2021

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Patricia Cresswell October 12, 2017 at 5:36 PM So wonderful!! To remember your mom in such an endearing way. Please write more about her?

Arthur Vaso October 8, 2017 at 7:54 PM ah this was so sweet, great write! Line Gauthier October 8, 2017 at 8:06 PM Hi Arthur, thanks for your visit. Best wishes from Ottawa.

Heidi Sands October 8, 2017 at 2:05 PM I love this Line. I can read it and feel the comfort and love. Well written :) Line Gauthier October 8, 2017 at 5:09 PM Thanks Heidi. I appreciate your visit and comment. Best wishes from Ottawa.

Susan Ashley October 6, 2017 at 9:13 PM What a loving and lovely tribute to your mother Line. Just beautifully and sincerely written, heartfelt sentiments that pulled at my heartstrings too. Good luck in the contest! Line Gauthier October 7, 2017 at 5:29 PM Thank you Susan. Appreciate your kind comments. Have a marvelous weekend. Best wishes from Ottawa.