Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Maria

It broke her heart
when Franco died
he’d been her soul mate
wed over fifty years
he’d been her life

For her Franco
she had a ritual
lit a candle every night
so he would know
how much she missed him

Today would be a special day
she felt it when she closed her eyes
wouldn’t be lighting any candle
she took her one last breath
set down the path to join her Franco



AP: 2nd place 2021, Honorable Mention 2021

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Jennifer Proxenos October 23, 2019 at 2:10 PM Loving couple when alive who find each other after death - a very moving write Line. I understand that Maira felt this would be a very special day! Well penned Line, Hugs, Jennifer. Line Gauthier October 23, 2019 at 3:25 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Jennifer.

Panagiota Romios October 23, 2019 at 8:05 AM Love this one! Line Gauthier October 23, 2019 at 8:55 AM Thank you so much, Panagiota. Most appreciated.

Timothy Mcguire October 21, 2019 at 5:04 PM A wonderful love story I enjoyed very much thanks. Love it! A fav! Line Gauthier October 21, 2019 at 7:55 PM Thank you so much, Timothy. Most appreciated.

Winged Warrior October 21, 2019 at 5:00 PM A sad but true affair...gripping verse Line...sending poetic love...^WW^ :o) Line Gauthier October 21, 2019 at 7:56 PM Thanks, ^WW^ Most appreciated.

Hello There October 20, 2019 at 11:58 PM Sad, but lovely, Line <3 Line Gauthier October 21, 2019 at 3:36 PM Hello There, thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Eve Roper October 20, 2019 at 11:05 PM Very sad, Line, it does hurt deep when you lose your soul mate. Line Gauthier October 20, 2019 at 11:19 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Eve.

Quoth Theraven October 20, 2019 at 9:45 PM Line, This is a touching poem. Somewhere a candle is lit for Franco & Maria. -Richard Line Gauthier October 20, 2019 at 10:48 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Richard.

Sandra Adams October 20, 2019 at 10:10 AM beautiful in its sadness...i know some that have died of a broken heart after losing their soul mate... Nice Line :) Line Gauthier October 20, 2019 at 10:20 AM Absolutely, Sandra. So sad and true. Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment.