Line Gauthier Poet Couplet

Last Wistful Rhapsody

Wrapped in watchful consoling arms of a silver lingering moon
Helplessly succumbing to the blow of a treacherous harpoon

Salvaged every last remaining thought for his heavenly bonnie
Confiding in the stars up above the rest of their love story

Refusing to close his eyes that long to find her exquisite face
And prolong every unfading dream of her seductive embrace

Serenaded with a rhapsody softly playing in his ear
He feels the quietus approaching ever so gently, 'tis near

He releases his miserly grip with no ounce of self-pity
Sets free his soul into the fathomless calm of eternity



AP: Honorable Mention 2025

Submitted on March 12, 2018 for contest FIVE WORDS, PLEASE sponsored by BROKEN WINGS  -  RANKED 3RD

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Constance La France April 3, 2018 at 3:21 PM Line, congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderfully penned poem with it's many beautiful lines . . .

Heidi Sands April 1, 2018 at 9:29 AM Congratulations for your win Line ! Line Gauthier April 1, 2018 at 10:51 AM Thanks, Heidi. Much appreciated.

Suzanne Delaney March 13, 2018 at 4:34 PM Constance will love this, Great use of the word list. Good Luck in the challenge. SuZ Line Gauthier March 13, 2018 at 5:01 PM Thank you so much for your visit and comment, Suzanne. Much appreciated.

Janice Canerdy March 13, 2018 at 12:37 AM Lovely, bittersweet piece, Line! Janice Line Gauthier March 13, 2018 at 9:56 AM Thank you, Janice. Much appreciate your visit and comment.

Susan Ashley March 12, 2018 at 9:14 PM Oh such beautifully expressed poignancy Line. The required words melt seamlessly into the weave of your poem's sadly emotional tapestry. Love the title too! A gorgeous write! Best wishes for a win! Line Gauthier March 12, 2018 at 9:20 PM Thank you so much, Susan, Very appreciated visit and comment.

Paulina Wodarz March 12, 2018 at 8:03 PM Such a gorgeous and emotional write! Good luck in the contest! -Paulina Line Gauthier March 12, 2018 at 8:57 PM Thank you so much, Paulina. Much appreciated.