Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

In the Dead of Night

Stealth in the dead of night
His advance afloat evanescent waves
Gliding ever so gently
Hovering on a cloud of velvet

Lurking like a thief
His approach on pervading wafts of gardenia
Stealth in the still of night
Under a hazy moon in a starless sky

The brush of his lips on her eyelids
Disturbs her sleep
In the most delectable way
Nudging her senses
As he slips into her dreams
And invades her world

One breath at a time
Shivering whispers
Barely deciphered
And in the morning
Vanishes not a trace
Lest the faint scent of blue gardenia
   


AP: 2nd place 2022

Submitted on June 25, 2018 for LATE JUNE 2018 PREMIERE CONTEST sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  RANKED 10TH

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Timothy Mcguire June 30, 2018 at 1:38 AM Love it! The excitement mystery of a secret lover! Well WELL done! Line Gauthier June 30, 2018 at 7:33 AM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Timothy.

Susan Ashley June 29, 2018 at 2:44 PM Your poem is so beautifully expressed and was so wonderfully enjoyed, Line. A gorgeous free verse with a lilting rhythm that floated like a butterfly on the breeze. Breathtaking! Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Line Gauthier June 29, 2018 at 5:44 PM Thank you so much, Susan. Most appreciated.

Gregory Richard Barden June 29, 2018 at 2:41 AM Oh, so wonderfully romantic and penned with care and intelligence, just love this, Line, and must fav! Congrats on your wonderful win, my friend! :-) <3 Line Gauthier June 29, 2018 at 9:21 AM Thank you so much, Gregory. Most appreciated.

Haley Fisher June 28, 2018 at 9:37 PM Congratulations on your win! This is a fantastic creative poem. Line Gauthier June 28, 2018 at 9:58 PM Thank you so much, Haley. Most appreciated.

Susan Gentry June 28, 2018 at 12:28 PM A beautiful dream of a poem. Congratulations on your win! Line Gauthier June 28, 2018 at 2:38 PM Thank you, Susan. Most appreciated.

Eve Roper June 27, 2018 at 3:30 PM Back with congratulations :) Line Gauthier June 27, 2018 at 4:35 PM Thanks, Eve. Much appreciated.

Gershon Wolf June 27, 2018 at 2:10 PM Refreshing to read about a 'stealth lover' --- instead of 'stealth bomb' or terrorist... Kudos to you on your placement in the contest, Line. ~ gw Line Gauthier June 27, 2018 at 4:36 PM Agreed. Thanks, Gershon, for your visit and comment.

Eve Roper June 26, 2018 at 11:29 AM :) enjoyed.. luck in the contest Line Gauthier June 26, 2018 at 1:55 PM Thanks, Eve. Most appreciated.

Mike Gentile June 26, 2018 at 8:50 AM Really loved this one, Line Such a great flow and a pleasure to read xxoo Line Gauthier June 26, 2018 at 10:17 AM Thanks, Mike. Most appreciated.

Greg Gaul June 26, 2018 at 8:41 AM Lilting bit of verse for sure. Loved the use of evanescent, more than that, I admired the way you touched the reader. Line Gauthier June 26, 2018 at 10:17 AM Thank you so much, Greg. Most appreciated.

Lyric Man June 26, 2018 at 4:59 AM Line, your love tale is dreamy for sure!! Line Gauthier June 26, 2018 at 10:17 AM Thanks, LM. Most appreciated.

Arturo Michael June 25, 2018 at 11:40 PM Imagine if these dreams could be bought...it would be fantastic...Lovely write Line...All the best my friend Line Gauthier June 26, 2018 at 10:16 AM Thanks, Arturo, for your much appreciated visit.