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Lifeline

the power
of a single word
of encouragement
a single moment
that to the core
transforms your life

launching it 
in new directions
one surprise after another
life full of such moments
each lifeline looking
much more like a zigzag
than a line

a series of 
linked tangents
a sequence of
nothing inconsequential
found in the power
of a single word



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology book ~STAY TRUE~ 2023

AP: Honorable Mention 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Robinson Jr. Avatar
November 9, 2019 at 9:45 AM
Your mastery of phraseology is quill divine, Line! As is this delightful poem. Love and smiles and smiles of joy always.
Gauthier Avatar
November 9, 2019 at 1:17 PM
Thank you so much, Freddie. Most appreciated.
Green Avatar
November 6, 2019 at 8:24 AM
Really nice Line.
Gauthier Avatar
November 6, 2019 at 10:11 AM
Thanks, Chris.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 6, 2019 at 7:58 AM
Love this! Great thoughts!
Gauthier Avatar
November 6, 2019 at 10:11 AM
Thanks, Kim. Much appreciated.
Krutsinger Avatar
November 6, 2019 at 2:02 AM
Life is FULL of these moments. What a great reflection, Line.
Gauthier Avatar
November 6, 2019 at 2:17 AM
Thanks, Caren.
Sands Avatar
November 5, 2019 at 10:57 PM
Excellent Line. It can happen like that. One single moment :)
Gauthier Avatar
November 5, 2019 at 11:54 PM
Thanks for your visit and comment, Heidi.
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