Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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This pastel was created by a very talented artist named Terrilynn Dubreuil who happens to be Greg Barden's sister. 

Hollow, There But Distant

Was life so bitter
That it wore you down
Turned you blind and indifferent
To the good around you

The magic died long ago
Nothing marvels you ever
Your eyes sealed tight
Slowly your soul receding

Slowly your heart shriveling up
Till no one can reach you
Or reach inside
There but distant

There but not
You turned into an empty shell
While some people 
Didn’t stop to notice

Others tried in vain
To answer the muffled cries 
For help to fill that void
That painful abyss

With warmth and love
Or something like it
You didn’t want the help
You gave up on yourself
You gave up on us



AP: 2nd place 2025

Submitted on June 10, 2018 for contest HOLLOW sponsored by ANTHONY SLAUSEN  -  RANKED 4TH

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Susan Gentry June 20, 2018 at 11:29 PM Congratulations on your win! This hit deep.

Carrie Richards June 16, 2018 at 7:57 PM I've been delayed in getting around to read the winner's list, but this one hits the nail on the head. What can be more hollow than one who doesn't seem to want or even try to see the gifts that are right before his eyes? Nice work, Line! Congratulations to you! Line Gauthier June 16, 2018 at 10:01 PM Thank you, Carrie Most appreciated.

Mick Talbot June 16, 2018 at 7:24 PM So sad a tale portrayed with dignity. Congratulations on your placement. Mick. Line Gauthier June 16, 2018 at 10:01 PM Thank you, Mick. Most appreciated.

John Hamilton June 16, 2018 at 1:05 PM Nice write and a nice winning placement! Line Gauthier June 16, 2018 at 1:16 PM Thank you very much, John.

Constance La France June 16, 2018 at 11:40 AM Line, congratulations on your win in the contest with this amazing write. Hope you are having a good day. Constance Line Gauthier June 16, 2018 at 1:16 PM Thank you so much, BW. Most appreciated.

Edward Ibeh June 16, 2018 at 10:40 AM Heartiest congratulations on your win, Line!. Very well done! Line Gauthier June 16, 2018 at 11:08 AM Thank you so much, Edward. Most appreciated.

Eve Roper June 16, 2018 at 10:29 AM Congratulations on your awesome win, Line. Hugs Eve ~' * Line Gauthier June 16, 2018 at 11:08 AM Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, Eve.

Fauxcroft Wade June 16, 2018 at 8:52 AM Well done on your win. Well deserved Line Gauthier June 16, 2018 at 11:08 AM Thank you, Fauxcroft. Most appreciated.

Heidi Sands June 16, 2018 at 7:46 AM Congratulations for your win Line! :) Line Gauthier June 16, 2018 at 11:08 AM Thanks, Heidi. Much appreciated.

Tom Cunningham June 16, 2018 at 7:30 AM A well written verse Line, congratulations Tom Line Gauthier June 16, 2018 at 11:09 AM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Tom.