Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Kicked Me When I Was Down

When you were bitter
Callous and unkind
Jumped to conclusions
Content to misjudge
Made a game of being cold
Wouldn’t give the time of day
Or offer up a cup of tea
Swept me off like crude debris...

I wish I could say I rose above
And walked away without a care
That it didn’t hurt me to be snubbed
By you~ my most unlikely bully
You took me by surprise
I never saw it coming



AP: Honorable Mention 2025, Honorable Mention 2022

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John Watt March 25, 2020 at 11:20 PM I've been there, Line. The Judas is the worst kind of bully because they have your trust and you feel you can let your guard down. So sorry this happened to you ~ John Line Gauthier March 26, 2020 at 4:12 PM It happens to everybody. We move on.

Caren Krutsinger March 17, 2020 at 3:14 PM Sometimes the most unlikely bully hurts us the most for we had trusted them. Line Gauthier March 17, 2020 at 5:49 PM So very true, Caren.

Jennifer Proxenos March 17, 2020 at 12:06 PM Bullying is humiliating and inconsiderate an it hurts our feelings ig its practiced by one that you love - a real earthy poem Line, very well described. Blessings, Jennifer Line Gauthier March 17, 2020 at 5:49 PM Thanks, Jennifer.

M. L. Kiser March 16, 2020 at 9:38 PM Well worded. Line Gauthier March 17, 2020 at 8:34 AM Thanks, ML.

Evelyn Judy Buehler March 15, 2020 at 11:10 PM A one sided love affair really hurts. Your great poem depicts this situation very well, Line. Blessings. Line Gauthier March 16, 2020 at 1:09 AM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Evelyn.

Lewis Nyaga March 15, 2020 at 9:42 AM A piece full of raw emotions well written.. Lovely one Line Gauthier March 16, 2020 at 1:09 AM Thanks, Lewis. Much appreciated.

Martin Braun March 14, 2020 at 9:26 AM Very well done! "By you~ my most unlikely bully" What an exact and truthful line. Thank you. Line Gauthier March 14, 2020 at 12:21 PM Thanks, Martin. Appreciate your visit and comment.

Caren Krutsinger March 13, 2020 at 9:58 AM Poignant and heartfelt. I feel the betrayal. Line Gauthier March 13, 2020 at 2:28 PM Thanks for your visit and comment, Caren.

Timothy Mcguire March 12, 2020 at 6:45 PM how shallow people can be Line Gauthier March 12, 2020 at 10:44 PM It's insulting to be taken by surprise. The sooner it's forgotten the better.

Julie Achilles March 12, 2020 at 5:27 AM Sad Line, but we are never sure who is truly on our side until tested, best regards, Julie Line Gauthier March 12, 2020 at 1:48 PM So very true, Julie. I always envied the people who were street smart but then again who wants to live on our guard at all times.

Ilene Bauer March 11, 2020 at 8:36 PM it's so sad and so disappointing when someone we're sure is on our side turns out to be not that way after all. you've expressed this very well, line. i'm sorry it happened to you... Line Gauthier March 11, 2020 at 11:39 PM Human nature ~ never a dull moment.

Charlie Smith March 11, 2020 at 3:37 PM Words and deeds, like daggers', leave scars that sometimes never fade, careful how you use them, you might cut yourself. Good work Line... Line Gauthier March 11, 2020 at 6:58 PM Good advice, Charlie. I've often thought I was stupid not to snap back at people. Never have never will. No regrets that way.

Jan Allison March 11, 2020 at 3:30 PM OUCH Line sharp ink indeed, so sorry you have suffered so badly by the actions of another:-( hugs Jan xx Line Gauthier March 11, 2020 at 6:58 PM What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I dodn't believe it but it sounds good. LOL Hugs xx

John Watt March 11, 2020 at 3:08 PM Line, an excellent retort to bullying, a definite plague of our day and age. With the anonymity of the internet, it's become even easier for cowards to bully with words. "Swept me off like crude debris". My condolences on this sadness, my kudos for another brilliant poem, my friend. ~ John Line Gauthier March 11, 2020 at 3:21 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and heartfelt comment, John. Sometimes you wonder why people go out of their way to be inconsiderate. It would be wonderful to be able to avoid them.