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I Reach For You

under covers i reach out to find you in the middle of the night so many times i jolt and freeze careful not to pull back not wanting to alarm you your body so feverish i picture the cancer bubbling under your skin in hyperactive mode hoping my hands will soothe you and extract the poison that has a hold of you Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~CAN'T IMAGINE~ 2020 AP: Honorable Mention 2020 Submitted on December 8, 2019 for contest BEST FREE VERSE JULY-DECEMBER 2019 sponsored by JOHN HAMILTON Originally posted on April 19, 2019

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/19/2019 7:20:00 PM

Hi Line~ Truly moving, Line. Leaves me speechless.. Panagiota

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/19/2019 7:30:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, Panagiota.

David Mchattie

Date: 4/19/2019 12:19:00 PM

Powerful poem. Must strike home with many people. Have a good day.

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/19/2019 2:21:00 PM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, David.

Ann Gilmour

Date: 4/19/2019 11:54:00 AM

Oh dear Line, this is such a poignant poem ànd it has brought back so much of what my darling was going through and if your love is going through it too I send you both my prayers and my love. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/19/2019 12:13:00 PM

Thank you so much, Ann. Most appreciated.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/19/2019 11:52:00 AM

This emotional write says much. We do not want our loved ones to feel less desirable. The feeling and imagery is striking. Is this a personal write? May you find comfort. <3 Kim

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/19/2019 12:13:00 PM

Yes and thank you so much, Kim.