Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Judge and Jury

life has somewhat
calmed down now that
I’ve bowed out from the rat race 
and officially finally retired

I’ve learned to disentangle myself
from the merciless mundane madness
I don’t miss that old hamster wheel
always spinning out of control

I’m now at peace with myself 
I’ve become my own jury and judge
questioning my every choice and decision
to ensure they fall in place with my master plan

the voice of my conscience keeps me 
aligned and on track as time trickles away
ultimately I know I’m not really in charge
but I can at least be master of what I can

one day I know I’ll be facing my Maker
and there will be no sanctioned excuses
down to my very core I’ll want to be proud
of what I’ve done and become



Read on air by invitation  ~  June 5, 2021  'LATE NIGHT POETS'

AP: 1st place 2021

Submitted on June 2, 2021 for contest VOICE OF CONSCIENCE sponsored by UNSEEKING SEEKER  -  RANKED 5TH

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Sam Kauffman June 8, 2021 at 2:28 PM Congratulations on your win Line. This is a graceful and serene write of a journey partially traveled but still looking ahead. It is impressive in its transparent honesty and very inspiring. Congratulations on your win! Blessings to you my friend. Line Gauthier June 8, 2021 at 8:47 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Sam ~

Paula Goldsmith June 6, 2021 at 11:11 AM Congratulations on your win. A beautiful write. I Love It. We have all been on the "hamster wheel." And going where??? Your ending is so true, when we face the Maker will we/(He) "be proud of what I’ve done and become???" I Hope So. Enjoy your retirement and your win with blessings............. Line Gauthier June 6, 2021 at 4:30 PM Thank you so much, Paula. All the best to you ~

Unseeking Seeker June 4, 2021 at 6:53 PM It is a perfect space to be in, Line! Centred, calm, tranquil. Yet, our inner journey continues, as awareness reaches to subtler realms, within. Congrats on your win! Look forward to your participation in the next contest, MINDFULNESS. Line Gauthier June 4, 2021 at 7:55 PM Thanks you so much for hosting and for my placing in your premiere contest. Most appreciated ~

Judy Ball June 4, 2021 at 8:47 AM Oh I do love this Line. I feel you are echoing my very thoughts though I have as yet not retired. I have spent the last couple of months recouping first an appendectomy and then a broken hip. I think God was just telling me to slow down a bit before I kill myself. lol Great job here. God Bless, JB Line Gauthier June 4, 2021 at 8:51 AM OMG Judy, slow down for sure ~

Gershon Wolf June 3, 2021 at 7:57 PM Enjoyed your reflections on retirement, decisions, judge and jury, control -- and meeting your Maker. Peace, Gerhson

David Kavanagh June 3, 2021 at 2:43 PM Heya Line, a terrific write here, reminds me of Invictus, by William Ernest Henley, indeed you are your own master, and it must be indeed a blessing, to be at peace with yourself, I’m guessing hard work and meditation has paid off, I wish you a happy retirement and good luck in the contest, cheers David Line Gauthier June 3, 2021 at 2:51 PM Thank you very much, David ~

Panagiota Romios June 3, 2021 at 2:12 PM Dinve I have known you..I sense peace and centeredness Thanks Line, Pangie Line Gauthier June 3, 2021 at 2:51 PM Thanks for the compliment, Pangie.

L Milton Hankins June 2, 2021 at 8:59 PM I think you shall be, Line. You've written truly fine verses here reflecting your goals in retirement, with a positive view of the future. Good stuff, Line. Line Gauthier June 2, 2021 at 10:25 PM Thanks, Milton. Much appreciated ~

Sotto Poet June 2, 2021 at 7:28 PM True Line, you should be proud of yourself as an outstanding lady with amazing talent and a warm heart. God bless you, and best of luck in the contest. Line Gauthier June 2, 2021 at 10:25 PM Thank you very much, Lasaad ~