Line Gauthier Poet Rhyme

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Make Peace With Time

time heals or so they say
gives the illusion of comforting

barely ~ it merely glosses over
at best of times dulls our suffering

we learn to live with pain
grin and bear the heartache

we befriend shadows in the dark
through the night that keep us awake

we manage to calm the beast
though it feeds on our broken heart

we manage somehow to coexist
so it doesn’t fully tear us apart

we understand that time can be our ally
if we learn to cope as best we can

we remember to not give up
so must get back on the caravan

we tolerate inevitable fluctuations
bravely ride the waves of emotion

we welcome nature’s cycles
connect with land and ocean

we embrace our role
within this universe sublime

as we invite peace within
and treasure the miracle of time



AP: 2nd place 2022

Submitted on May 24, 2021 for contest TIME sponsored by CHANTELLE ANNE COOKE  -  RANKED 5TH

and on January 16, 2026 for contest PEACE OR LACK OF PEACE sponsored by KAREN JONES - RANKED 1ST

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Paula Goldsmith January 20, 2026 at 12:45 PM Back with Congratulations on another win. I loved reading your wonderful story/write again. Have a blessed day with your win.................. Line Gauthier January 22, 2026 at 7:53 PM Thank you so much, Paula. You are very kind.

Karen Jones January 20, 2026 at 10:51 AM Line congrats on your 1st place win in my contest! Your words were thought provoking and inspiring! I enjoyed your unique arrangement of ideas and the invitation at the close of the poem! Well done! Blessings! Line Gauthier January 22, 2026 at 7:53 PM Thank you so much Karen, I am thrilled.

Paula Goldsmith May 28, 2021 at 3:04 PM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write. I love your line, "we remember to not give up." Have a blessed day/weekend................ Line Gauthier January 22, 2026 at 7:54 PM Thank you so much, Paula ~ have a lovely day.

Joanna Daniel May 28, 2021 at 6:20 AM Lovely Write, Line, congratulations:) Line Gauthier May 28, 2021 at 1:55 PM Thank you, Jo ~

Terry Miller May 27, 2021 at 11:27 PM Congratulations on a well-deserved win. Line Gauthier May 28, 2021 at 1:55 PM Thank you very much, Terry ~

Unseeking Seeker May 27, 2021 at 6:57 PM Oh wow! We need to read this through the eyes of our soul. A fave. Congrats on your win, Line Line Gauthier May 28, 2021 at 1:56 PM Thank you for your most appreciated visit and compliment ~

Ann Gilmour May 24, 2021 at 10:54 PM Wow your words are so true dearest Line and I feel you have penned the winner here with this beautiful moving poem. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

David Mchattie May 24, 2021 at 6:07 PM Time does heal. I can attest to that. Wonderfully written. Have a great day. Line Gauthier May 24, 2021 at 6:25 PM Thanks, David. Much appreciated ~

Darlene De Beaulieu May 24, 2021 at 4:00 PM Hello Lin, this oem looks likea a winner. Hugs Darlene Darlene De Beaulieu May 25, 2021 at 3:02 PM Hello Lin, enjoy your evening . You are welcome. Hugs. Line Gauthier May 24, 2021 at 6:25 PM Thank you very much, Darlene ~

L Milton Hankins May 24, 2021 at 1:52 PM A fine, thought-provoking verse, Line. I really enjoyed reading it and wish you the best in your contest submission. Line Gauthier May 24, 2021 at 3:09 PM Thanks, Milton ~

Sotto Poet May 24, 2021 at 12:40 PM Wonderfully written poem with wise statements and perfect word choice, good for a high contest placement. Line Gauthier May 24, 2021 at 1:43 PM Thank you for your lovely comment, Lasaad. Most appreciated ~