Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

I Don't Dare

Night hours linger
breathless
I hold your hand
together wait
for the pain
to subside

I don’t dare
fall asleep
wrapping gently 
my arms around you 
to keep watch
all night long 
kissing your ear
releasing whispers
of I love you

I don’t dare
fall asleep                 



AP: 3rd place 2020

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Timothy Mcguire March 5, 2019 at 6:42 PM So touching to me. Been there. Thank you for reminded me of the love. Line Gauthier March 5, 2019 at 7:10 PM Thank you so much for your touching comment, Timothy.

Caren Krutsinger March 2, 2019 at 4:26 AM Beautifully rendered, and thoughtfully penned, my friend. Line Gauthier March 2, 2019 at 10:24 AM Thanks for your visit and compliment, Caren.

Carole Duet March 1, 2019 at 4:17 PM This is so beautiful, Line. You are one dedicated lover and poet. FAVED. Line Gauthier March 1, 2019 at 4:27 PM Thanks so much for your lovely visit and most appreciated compliment.

John Lawless March 1, 2019 at 4:11 PM Line, this leaves the door open for so many interpretations and emotions....Nicely done.... Line Gauthier March 1, 2019 at 4:31 PM This is a most marvelous comment that I love to hear.