Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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

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Panagiota Romios April 19, 2019 at 7:20 PM Hi Line~ Truly moving, Line. Leaves me speechless.. Panagiota Line Gauthier April 19, 2019 at 7:30 PM Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, Panagiota.

David Mchattie April 19, 2019 at 12:19 PM Powerful poem. Must strike home with many people. Have a good day. Line Gauthier April 19, 2019 at 2:21 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, David.

Ann Gilmour April 19, 2019 at 11:54 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 April 19, 2019 at 12:13 PM Thank you so much, Ann. Most appreciated.

Kim Rodrigues April 19, 2019 at 11:52 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 April 19, 2019 at 12:13 PM Yes and thank you so much, Kim.