Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Life At a Glance

humble observer
as the world
spins
around me

i step
in and out
to readjust
my focus

it’s a fine balance
as i walk
the tightrope
of sanity

i hold on preciously 
to the delicate flower
that is hope
keeping my eye
on the finish line



AP: Honorable Mention 2021

Submitted on March 11, 2021 for contest LIFE AT A GLANCE sponsored by MYSTIC ROSE ROSE  -  RANKED 9TH

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Mike Bayles March 14, 2021 at 5:06 PM Very nice perspective about our perceptions of sanity. I like: as the world/spins/around me Line Gauthier March 14, 2021 at 6:06 PM Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated ~

Leo Larry Amadore March 12, 2021 at 7:43 PM Maintaining your balance may indeed be an important (one of the most important?) aspects of a life. Your poem is finely finished and a cogent and useful instructive comment for all of us. Good work. Line Gauthier March 12, 2021 at 8:02 PM Thank you very much, Leo ~

Jennifer Fenn March 12, 2021 at 6:08 PM Perfect poem for what so many of us are feeling! Congrats! Line Gauthier March 12, 2021 at 6:26 PM Thanks for your visit and comment, Jennifer ~

Kim Rodrigues March 12, 2021 at 12:55 PM Love the picture. “ The delicate flower that is hope.“ Line Gauthier March 12, 2021 at 6:27 PM Much appreciated, Kim ~

Ann Gilmour March 12, 2021 at 11:33 AM Line your poetic talent shines through each and every word. Congratulations on your placement in this premier contest. With kindest thoughts Ann xx Line Gauthier March 12, 2021 at 6:27 PM Thank you very much, Ann. You're too kind ~

Kaveesha Ruwindi March 12, 2021 at 8:56 AM This is one perfect write! Simply amazing that I don't have any words to express my feelings. :) Line Gauthier March 12, 2021 at 6:27 PM Thanks, Kaveesha. Much appreciated ~

Paula Goldsmith March 12, 2021 at 8:38 AM Congratulations on your win. You are so creative. Have a blessed day writing away................... Line Gauthier March 12, 2021 at 6:28 PM Thank you very much, Paula ~

Constance La France March 12, 2021 at 7:43 AM Line, wonderful Free Verse poem and congratulations on your win in the Life At A Glance contest, well done _Constance Line Gauthier March 12, 2021 at 6:28 PM Thanks, Constance ~ much appreciated

Mystic Rose Rose March 12, 2021 at 7:36 AM You are a great observer of human nature Line, thank you for joining and congrats on your win : ) Line Gauthier March 12, 2021 at 6:28 PM Thank you so much for the lovely inspiration ~

L Milton Hankins March 11, 2021 at 9:15 PM Nice work, interestingly presented in four stanzas, each of which can stand alone. I liked this approach. Good luck in Mystic's contest. Line Gauthier March 12, 2021 at 6:29 PM Thank you so much, Milton. Most appreciated ~