Line Gauthier Poet Shape

In the Mirror

i sit in silence
taking stock of this novel
that is my face its ruffled corners
and frayed pages written line by line
a faded cover aged and worn out in spots
old-fashioned dedication to the human race
some pages tattered wrinkled some even torn
but a worthwhile read perhaps for whomever
is willing to take a bit of time to look inside
the invitation’s there laying unopened
a story behind each tiny wrinkle
earned year after year
outrunning
age
age
age
age
age
age
age
age
age
age
age
age
with
charm
as well
as grace



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

Submitted on February 11, 2020 for contest STRAND SELECT M sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  RANKED 1ST

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Sonia Walker February 14, 2020 at 11:12 AM Line, congratulations on your winning placement. A unique and artistic design. ~ Sonia Line Gauthier February 14, 2020 at 4:02 PM Thanks, Sonia. Much appreciated.

John Watt February 13, 2020 at 12:07 AM OUtstanding shape poem, Line. I love, "this novel that is my face". It's hard to see ourselves age, and alas, the mirror tells no lies. But you are right, every wrinkle, scar, or spot has a story. Lucky is the person who finds that willing reader! So glad I saw this - it's a fav ~ John Line Gauthier February 13, 2020 at 12:37 AM Thanks for your lovely visit and compliment, John. Most appreciated.

Ann Gilmour February 12, 2020 at 7:03 PM This is truly remarkable Line, the words, the shape, but most beautiful of all are those lines on that beautiful face... Many congrats and with kindest thoughts Ann xx Line Gauthier February 12, 2020 at 7:04 PM Thanks, Ann. We sure pay the price for each of our wrinkles.

Sam Kauffman February 12, 2020 at 5:03 PM Once again Line, you have created a wonderful shape poem, terrific imagery and a great message - that is not an easy task. Congratulations on your win! Line Gauthier February 12, 2020 at 6:45 PM Thanks for your most appreciated visit and compliment, Sam.

Gershon Wolf November 27, 2019 at 2:55 PM Can't even imagine how you come up with this kind of 'geniosty,' Line. Bravo... And by the way, yours is the kind of face that shouts CHARACTER! (And I don't mean the daffy kind ether). Thanks, Gershon Line Gauthier November 27, 2019 at 3:02 PM Thank you so much, Gershon. Very kind of you.

Janice Canerdy November 26, 2019 at 8:37 AM Lovely, moving, creative poem, Line! Janice Line Gauthier November 26, 2019 at 9:48 PM Thanks, Janice. Much appreciated.

Charles Messina November 25, 2019 at 9:56 AM I don't even have to read that book, I know the story behind it through your words, Line. Superb! Good luck in the contest. Hugs Charlie Line Gauthier November 25, 2019 at 6:06 PM Thanks, Charlie. Much appreciated.

Richard Lamoureux November 25, 2019 at 9:22 AM I enjoyed this reflective piece. Blessings Rick. Line Gauthier November 25, 2019 at 6:06 PM Thanks, Richard. Much appreciated.

Regina Mcintosh November 25, 2019 at 1:07 AM This is a WONDER. I so love it. You did a wonderful job. God bless you and best wishes for the contest. Love, Gina Line Gauthier November 25, 2019 at 6:06 PM Thanks, Gina. Much appreciated.

Caren Krutsinger November 25, 2019 at 12:49 AM This is marvelous my friend! MARVELOUS! Line Gauthier November 25, 2019 at 1:22 AM Thanks, Caren. Most appreciated.

M. L. Kiser November 24, 2019 at 6:57 PM Q wonderful portrait you've word-painted; great shape too. Good luck in the contest. Line Gauthier November 24, 2019 at 8:48 PM Thanks, ML. Much appreciated.

Silent One November 24, 2019 at 5:28 PM ooh a deep personal poem... also very creative.. Line Gauthier November 24, 2019 at 6:51 PM Thank you, SO. Most appreciated.

Ann Foster November 24, 2019 at 10:42 AM Lovely. (makes me also think of the bible, well that first and then)I write novels and stories as well as poems. You lifted my heart with the thought that the stories, are patient, and waiting on the pages... how lovely... You are an excellent poetess, and your lace at the edges is made with intricate details. Ann Line Gauthier November 24, 2019 at 11:02 AM Thanks for your most delightful visit and compliment, Ann.