Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Hope Prevails

a smile
so forced
contrived

your eyes
have lost their spark
i hardly recognize your face
as the contortions
betray the pain
for so long now
you’ve tried to dispel

the toll on your body
hard to bear
as exhaustion drains
the life out of you

the color flushed
quelling how fears grow
we strive to do our best
to stay forever hopeful      



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~CENSORED~ 2020

AP: 1st place 2025, Honorable Mention 2022

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Timothy Mcguire June 3, 2019 at 10:39 PM The heartache of this is real and I still feel it 30 years later. Wonderful poem and my heart goes out to you Line Gauthier June 4, 2019 at 1:03 PM Thank you so much for your lovely visit and heartfelt comment, Timothy.

Panagiota Romios June 3, 2019 at 6:52 PM Have seen this look on younger people, too who don't love life or live in a negative space. Hope that makes sense. My Mom was Ill for years but never looked hopeless. As for me, I was hopeful with her no matter what.., Panagiota Line Gauthier June 3, 2019 at 8:05 PM It is so difficult to see someone living in pain. What a relief when there is an effective pain management plan or better yet when the pain finally goes away.

William Kelii Kekaula June 2, 2019 at 8:30 AM A wonderful exposure of a word Line, Aloha William Line Gauthier June 3, 2019 at 8:01 PM Thanks for your visit and comment, William. Much appreciated.