Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Makes My Blood Boil

it infuriates me so

kids anxious
to get their grubby hands
on their inheritance
~ their due!

anxious to claim their jackpot
uncouth arrogance and greed

so what if it’s at the expense
of someone else’s lifetime
of labor and sacrifice

the entitlement
the disrespect
mind boggling

it enrages me so
                          


AP: Honorable Mention 2025

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Ralph Sergi June 23, 2019 at 7:42 AM Hi Line: An insightful poem. My folks had nothing to leave but I loved them. Line Gauthier June 23, 2019 at 8:01 AM That is such a blessing. My folks had six kids and no money. We learned to appreciate what we had and work for what we earned.

Lindsay Laurie June 22, 2019 at 11:53 PM Hello Line … it's the time of entitlement Line, and it certainly gives heartbreak as well as disputes in families. Greed; horrible - thank you Line - Lindsay Line Gauthier June 23, 2019 at 12:02 AM I totally agree with you, Lindsay. It certainly is a shame.

Caren Krutsinger June 21, 2019 at 6:32 AM I cannot relate, hoping my mother will live another thirty or forty years; she is only 88 years young. Line Gauthier June 21, 2019 at 7:59 AM And I hope you never even hear of such stories, Caren. It seems to be a new trend.

Kim Rodrigues June 20, 2019 at 7:24 PM Yes, I can understand it! I had little money and never had any expectations from my folks. Just love love love! Line Gauthier June 20, 2019 at 7:32 PM I'm with you, Kim. I am so very glad there is no money in our family.

Timothy Mcguire June 20, 2019 at 6:22 PM greed is a green eyed monster when my grandfather passed some of his children ransacked his home while his widow was grieving on the couch I completely understand this anger. That happened to me 38 years ago and it still makes me upset Line Gauthier June 20, 2019 at 7:18 PM 38 years ago!!... greed is obviously not a new problem... vultures!

Sand Blown June 20, 2019 at 4:01 PM understood...a relative of mine has serious problems with a so called adult child Line Gauthier June 20, 2019 at 7:18 PM And we wonder why people leave their wills to the Humane Society!

Eve Roper June 20, 2019 at 3:38 PM Nicely written, Line. There is so much greed and evil in the world, all they want is what they can get in their hands. I've seen it to much and it has split families apart. Line Gauthier June 20, 2019 at 7:20 PM Awful when it's family.

Ilene Bauer June 20, 2019 at 2:37 PM i haven't come across this, line, but you've made your point well... Line Gauthier June 20, 2019 at 7:20 PM You are SO very lucky, Ilene! I hope you never do!