Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Notes About The Poem

My husband had been battling cancer for two and a half years when it suddenly moved to his brain. We thought he couldn't speak anymore and all of a sudden one night he finally said "I love you. You're beautiful." That's pretty well the only words he repeated for a whole week to both myself and his daughter. He said it at least fifty times... what a pure heart he had ~

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Just One More

I know it’s selfish
to miss the days
the hospital bed
was in the livingroom
when I could still
caress your hand
and climb up to
hold you close to me

I know it’s selfish
to miss the days
when I could hear
your labored breath
echo throughout

I know it’s selfish
but what I would give
to go back to the last time
you looked at me
and whispered
I love you
you’re beautiful



AP: 3rd place 2021

Submitted on November 25, 2020 for contest THE LAST 1 sponsored by ANTHONY BIAANCO  -  RANKED 1ST

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Paula Goldsmith February 4, 2021 at 11:16 AM Congratulations on your win. A loving and wonderful write. It is not selfish at all. Thanks for the note at the top. You are very lucky he could say those words to you. Heaven has another angel. Be blessed today with your win and everyday......................... Line Gauthier February 4, 2021 at 3:57 PM He certainly was a blessing in my life in so many ways ~ thanks, Paula

Anisha Dutta February 3, 2021 at 8:30 PM BIG CONGRATS to win TOP. Hugs. Line Gauthier February 4, 2021 at 10:54 AM Thank you, Anisha. Much appreciated~

Beata Agustin February 3, 2021 at 6:48 PM Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... as you bare your soul with your earnest, "I know it’s selfish..." which is actually... being lovingly human and humane. God bless you. Thanks likewise for my placement in your recently-judged contest. Line Gauthier February 3, 2021 at 7:56 PM Thank you very much, Beata. Most appreciated ~

Greg Gaul February 3, 2021 at 3:20 PM Your recent years are so filled with emotions, Line. Surely, you did your best. This poem though, is written straight from the heart and it certainly tugs us readers pretty hard. We need to hear this to know how it can be when it's done well. And, of course, we need to hug those we care for and live with gratitude. Congratulations on your fine win. Line Gauthier February 3, 2021 at 3:33 PM Thank you very much, Greg ~

Janice Canerdy February 3, 2021 at 2:29 PM Line, a big CONGRATS on your well-deserved win. Made me tear up! Janice Line Gauthier February 3, 2021 at 2:37 PM Thank you so much, Janice. Most appreciated ~

Regina Mcintosh February 3, 2021 at 1:42 PM So sad! God bless you and congrats on your top win. Love and prayers, Gina Line Gauthier February 4, 2021 at 10:54 AM Thank you so much, Gina. Most appreciated ~

Darlene De Beaulieu November 25, 2020 at 3:36 PM Hello Lin, you and your husband were soulmates, You cherished every day you had together. I do not think it selfish to go back to the time he looked at you and said "I love you." Bye for now my friend. hugs Darlene Darlene De Beaulieu November 27, 2020 at 10:50 AM Hello Lin you are welcome my friend. Bye for now. Line Gauthier November 25, 2020 at 6:29 PM Thanks for your visit and much appreciated comment, Darlene ~

Ann Gilmour November 25, 2020 at 1:09 PM True love is not selfish sweet lady cherish each and every moment you had.... with love and hugs my dear friend from Ann xx Line Gauthier November 25, 2020 at 6:30 PM Thanks for your encouraging comment, Ann ~