Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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I Face the Night

barely twenty-four hours
my first night alone
lights turned off
last candle dwindling
as it casts shadows
skittishly across the room
in a little flickering dance

the walls command attention
mesmerizing me
as if i see them for the first time
i scan and scrutinize every inch
up and down ever so slowly
knowing full well
sleep will not come tonight

i hear the pounding in my chest
and welcome sweet thoughts of you



AP: 3rd place 2022

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Sam Kauffman January 28, 2021 at 1:53 PM So pensive and melancholy, Line, all within the last flame of a candle flickering on a wall. Congratulations on your win. So glad to see it on the winners list. Line Gauthier January 28, 2021 at 2:30 PM Thanks, Sam. Much appreciated ~

Paula Goldsmith January 28, 2021 at 12:28 PM Congratulations on your win. A "Beautiful" write and picture. I wish, I could say something that would make it better but sometimes there are no words. Enjoy your win/day with blessings and a hug.................. Line Gauthier January 28, 2021 at 2:31 PM Thanks you so much, Paula ~ very sweet of you

L. J. Carber January 28, 2021 at 6:42 AM So bittersweet, so beautiful-- congrats on your win, Line Line Gauthier January 28, 2021 at 9:51 AM Thank you, LJ ~ much appreciated

FJ Thomas December 9, 2020 at 6:44 PM My goodness you'll make me cry right before bed. How are you holding up Line? Line Gauthier January 28, 2021 at 9:52 AM thank you very much, FJ ~ FJ Thomas December 9, 2020 at 7:43 PM Man Line I truly admire your strength and positivity. You take care as well Line. Line Gauthier December 9, 2020 at 7:26 PM Hi FJ, I find keeping productive is the best I can do to keep my spirits up. And I keep reminding myself that Dennis did not suffer, things could have been SO much worse ~ thanks and take care.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian December 7, 2020 at 8:03 AM The first thing I noticed was the picture of the dwindling candle. Pray in time pain dwindles also. Day by day, hour by hour. Line Gauthier December 7, 2020 at 5:35 PM Thank you very much, Barbara ~

Ann Gilmour December 4, 2020 at 2:16 PM I want to hug you dear Line and send you love my friend ~ take care of yourself sweet friend. Ann XX Line Gauthier December 4, 2020 at 2:48 PM Thanks, dear sis from across the pond ~ hugs xx

Mark Koplin December 4, 2020 at 7:52 AM My heart hurts for you. Line Gauthier December 4, 2020 at 2:48 PM All good things come to an end ~ thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Mark.

Kim Rodrigues December 3, 2020 at 7:46 PM Your poetry friends are on the other side of your screen. We love you. Line Gauthier December 4, 2020 at 2:47 PM Thank you so much, Kim. Hugs xx

Ilene Bauer December 3, 2020 at 12:16 PM you have captured an emotion that i didn't think was possible to put into words, line... Line Gauthier December 3, 2020 at 12:50 PM Thanks, Ilene. Most appreciated ~

Caren Krutsinger December 2, 2020 at 11:43 PM So well done; there are no words I can add to make this one better, Line. I do not think anyone sleeps the first night. Line Gauthier December 3, 2020 at 12:51 PM Thank you so much, Caren. Most appreciated ~

White Wolf December 2, 2020 at 11:08 PM This has both elements. Sad and happy. Well written. Have a great Xmas :) Line Gauthier December 3, 2020 at 12:52 PM Thank you, White Wolf. Most appreciated.