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I Loved It

I really loved it when I had that bubbly youthful nature I’d wake up enthusiastic Hopeful for what each day would bring Years of disillusionment pecked away And eroded that bright fragile shell It’s most unfortunate because It was so unequivocally uplifting That smile on my face seemed permanent As much as that fresh sense of joy and hope Exuding from my guileless heart To this day I wonder Why being so positive and happy Got on people’s nerves It seemed they needed to knock Me down a peg or two How very sad that they so managed To defeat my childlike awe Now it seems almost an impossible task To undo their vile malevolent undoing But I am determined to keep trying AP: Honorable Mention 2020 Posted on December 3, 2018

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P.S. Awtry

Date: 12/5/2018 12:10:00 PM

It is hard not to learn the lessons that ill treatment affords. I think you have managed to hold on to enough of the childlike to be an optimistic, creative, but very wise person :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/5/2018 8:18:00 PM

I much appreciate your lovely visit and comment, PS.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 12/3/2018 7:39:00 PM

So you grew up believing in the best of people but discovered they were (like Donad Trump) too petty to warrant your consideration. Forget about them and focus on all the young people who believe the best in you! Always remember, "When a man starts throwing dirt, you can be sure he is losing ground!" Aloha! Rico

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/3/2018 7:49:00 PM

I like your focused determination, Rico. Thanks for your visit and supportive comment.

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 12/3/2018 7:11:00 PM

Keep doing what you do. I have a feeling no on can control you.

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/3/2018 7:52:00 PM

LOL thanks for your delightful visit and comment, Timothy. I am too stubborn to be controlled... but I seem to have a flashing sign on my forehead that invites people to keep trying.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 12/3/2018 1:39:00 PM

Wow potent penning, feel it in the gut. Hugs xomo

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/3/2018 1:44:00 PM

Thanks for your most appreciated visit and comment, Maureen.

Carole Duet

Date: 12/3/2018 10:20:00 AM

Dear Line...it's their loss believe me. You still have a great spirit and it shines in most of your poetry. This one is sad but I'm sure it's true. It's the price we pay for being "different" (in a good way).You know how people are. Just write those "meanies" off and hang with us, your "fans". Hugssss.....

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/3/2018 10:24:00 AM

Thank you so much for your wonderful visit and words of encouragement, Carole. Most appreciated.

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 12/3/2018 4:39:00 AM

I can really relate to this- as I'm sure many people can. It is so sad that people feel the need to inflict their unhappiness on others like that! Life itself has enough hardships and heartaches to sadden and disillusion us, without the added burden of snipey, miserable peers... I hope you do fully recover your childlike joy and wonder despite all these things!

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/3/2018 9:24:00 AM

Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Rhona. It's a mystery why people have to knock each other down to feel better.

Jan Allison

Date: 12/3/2018 1:36:00 AM

I have a huge lump in my throat reading your poem, Oh gosh Line that is so sad when people are determined to knock someone for being upbeat and happy it undermines their self confidence and steals their joy of life:-( hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/3/2018 10:23:00 AM

So many children go through this, so many lost dreams. So very sad. Thanks for your visit and comment, Jan. Most appreciated.