Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

I Long For Paris City Lights

there is no better way to greet the morning sun
than with a hot croissant and café au lait
on a quaint terrace in the mecca of fashion elegance

striking a pose à la Coco Chanel
before hitting the perfumeries
and climbing the heights of the Eiffel Tower
to get that bird’s eye view of the Seine

and watch twilight descend on Paris
as street lights burst in clusters
catching her running down the cobble streets
... just like a real live Cinderella



AP: 1st place 2025, 3rd place 2021, Honorable Mention 2026, Honorable Mention 2025, Honorable Mention 2021

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Timothy Mcguire November 20, 2018 at 4:55 PM Love this one. I couldn't help but think of Claude Monet when I read this one. Line Gauthier November 20, 2018 at 4:57 PM That is an awesome compliment, Timothy. Most appreciated.

Ilene Bauer November 19, 2018 at 4:16 PM i hope you are there and not just imagining it, line! you've captured how it must feel to be there very well... Line Gauthier November 19, 2018 at 4:31 PM Thank you so much for your delightful visit and comment, Ilene. Most appreciated.

Rico Leffanta November 19, 2018 at 12:11 PM Croissant & demi served me well for the morning bus trip from Paris to Camp des Loges, but nothing compares with seeing the domes of the Sacré-Coeur after a long trip up North except, of course, watching Cinderellas enjoying Paris. Well done! Aloha! Rico Line Gauthier November 19, 2018 at 1:13 PM Lovely, Rico. Thank you so much for your delightful visit and heartwarming comment.

Rhona Mcferran November 19, 2018 at 8:34 AM Enchanting poetic trip to Paris! I especially enjoyed those last two lines- what a wonderful ending!! ;) Line Gauthier November 19, 2018 at 8:37 AM Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Rhona.

Caren Krutsinger November 19, 2018 at 4:59 AM Line, I had no idea you feel and speak French! Your amazing personality comes through as I sit here, not sipping coffee, wishing I had coffee and a croissant. I feel like I have been to Paris this morning. Thank you! Line Gauthier November 19, 2018 at 8:41 AM LOL my name is french, Caren. Call me anytime for a coffee break in Paris.

Connie Marcum Wong November 18, 2018 at 10:51 PM It is the most beautiful city I have ever seen Line. The language, the lights, the louvre, its charms make it so. I loved your poem! : ) Line Gauthier November 18, 2018 at 10:56 PM Thank you so much, Connie, for your lovely visit and wonderful comment.

Quoth Theraven November 18, 2018 at 9:10 PM Paris must hold such mystery and magic for visitors. A great city with so many stories told through the ages. Thank you Line. -Richard Line Gauthier November 18, 2018 at 9:50 PM Thank you for your lovely visit. Much appreciated.