Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Like Magic

for a moment
the world
stops spinning

yeasty and divine
the aroma of
baking bread
magically
transports me
way back home
to simpler times
of youth

i close my eyes
and delight
in its perfume
that feels like
mother’s nurture
and
grandma’s love                 



AP: Honorable Mention 2022

Submitted on March 15, 2021 for contest FAVORITE SCENT sponsored by CHANTELLE ANNE COOKE  -  RANKED 1ST

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Anne-Lise Andresen April 5, 2021 at 12:47 PM - Congratulations :) Line Gauthier April 5, 2021 at 1:20 PM Thanks, Sunshine ~

Jan Allison April 1, 2021 at 3:18 PM what a comforting smell the aroma of freshly baked bread, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Line Gauthier April 1, 2021 at 6:29 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Jan ~

Frances Schiavina March 22, 2021 at 7:47 AM Beautiful poem capturing the essence of family love around a table with the aroma of freshly baked bread. Line Gauthier March 22, 2021 at 8:56 AM Thanks, Frances ~

Geoffrey Brewer March 18, 2021 at 10:06 AM Not by bread alone? But it will certainly do for a stomach and heart warming start. Lovely images, Line. Line Gauthier March 22, 2021 at 8:57 AM Thanks, Geoffrey ~

Edward Ibeh March 16, 2021 at 11:37 AM Yum! I love the aroma of baking bread, Line:-) Love this. Line Gauthier March 16, 2021 at 9:01 PM Thanks, Edward ~

Gershon Wolf March 15, 2021 at 8:03 PM Delightful, comforting, and richly kneaded bread of memories. Lovely penned, Line! :) gw Line Gauthier March 15, 2021 at 9:18 PM Thank you very much, Gershon ~

P.S. Awtry March 15, 2021 at 5:34 PM It is such a comforting smell. Youve made me hungry thinking about a warm slice with butter melting. Line Gauthier March 15, 2021 at 6:49 PM Save me a piece ~