Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Luck of the Draw

At the coffee shop
Thumbing through a magazine
One photo catches my attention

A child’s tearful eyes
Reminding me how life is so unfair
Tragedy being humankind’s lottery

And there’s no questioning
The meaning of it all
Fighting feelings of helplessness

As one meaningless salty tear falls
Into my six dollar cappuccino



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~CAFFEINE INFUSION~ 2020

AP: 2nd place 2020

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CayCay Godwin February 2, 2018 at 9:35 PM Really enjoyed the perspective you took, it was an intriguing approach that delivered one heck of a punch. A reminder of the horrible truth that while many are doing simple, ordinary things, many others are suffering - surely this hits everyone at one time or another. Now, I say to you - well done! Poetry hugs ... CayCay Line Gauthier February 2, 2018 at 9:58 PM Thanks for your visit, CayCay. Most appreciated.

Frederic Parker February 2, 2018 at 12:51 PM the saddest moments when I had young children was seeing the faces of children that were filled with pain from bad parents and feeling helpless... Line Gauthier February 2, 2018 at 7:56 PM What a touching comment. Thanks for sharing, Frederic.

Mike Gentile February 2, 2018 at 8:09 AM Wow, this is so on point, Line and your line "tragedy being humankinds lottery" say it all, great poem, Happy Friday!! Line Gauthier February 2, 2018 at 9:07 AM Thank you, Mike. Most appreciated.

Lewis Raynes February 1, 2018 at 6:02 PM u captured the moment eloquently Line, nice. Line Gauthier February 1, 2018 at 7:48 PM Thanks, Lewis. Much appreciated.