Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Mindfulness

regrouping
i take a deep breath
like nothing else matters
owning the moment

basking in its magnificence
relishing in the focus
the intensity of being present
the pulsating rhythm of consciousness
and synchronized openness

making peace with time
letting go of the past
of what’s ahead of what’s next
experiencing life in segments

having sublimely discovered
the secret to stretching time
measuring life in instants
and gaining a feeling of…

if not control at least harmony
as it becomes a way of life
showing me what’s most rewarding



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~MINDFULLY~ 2021

AP: 1st place 2021, Honorable Mention 2020

Submitted on May 3, 2019 for contest HONORABLE MENTIONS WORTH MENTIONING sponsored by RICHARD LAMOUREUX... For a workaholic with constant time constraints, it is a big step to finally find the power within to slow life down.  -  RANKED 4TH

Originally submitted on February 8, 2019 for contest MINDFULNESS sponsored by CHANTELLE ANNE COOKE  -  HONORABLE MENTION

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L. J. Carber May 13, 2019 at 10:50 AM I like this Line-- only wish you had expanded on the theme-- far you might travel with it.... Line Gauthier May 13, 2019 at 9:08 PM Thank you for your lovely compliment, LJ. A longer poem sounds like a great idea.

Richard Lamoureux May 12, 2019 at 9:34 AM Congrats and thanks for entering my contest. Line Gauthier May 12, 2019 at 10:52 AM Thanks for hosting this great contest, Richard.

Timothy Mcguire February 19, 2019 at 11:00 PM Congratulation, I'm mindful of how good this poem is. Line Gauthier February 19, 2019 at 11:39 PM LOL thank you for your witty compliment, Timothy.

Andrea Dietrich February 18, 2019 at 2:30 PM Congrats on your win, LIne. You gave a very good definition of mindfulness. Line Gauthier February 18, 2019 at 3:20 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Andrea.

Greg Gaul February 17, 2019 at 6:15 AM Such a terrific line, Line, "if not control at least harmony". It captures the true active meaning of what all the gurus try to say about mindfulness. Jon Kabat-Zinn would rush up and give you a very big hug. I'll simply pass on quiet congratulations and poetic hugs. Namaste. Line Gauthier February 17, 2019 at 7:42 AM Thank you for your lovely visit and most appreciated compliment. All hugs gladly accepted.

Paul Marc February 16, 2019 at 7:02 PM Great poem! Few ever comment on its pulsating rhythm ~ awareness of it’s intensity can vary but it’s always fully present. Line Gauthier February 16, 2019 at 7:58 PM Thanks for your most appreciated visit and comment, PM.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 16, 2019 at 3:47 PM Back with congratulations! :) xomo Line Gauthier February 16, 2019 at 4:22 PM Thanks, Maureen. Much appreciated.

M. L. Kiser February 10, 2019 at 4:57 PM Beautifully done; I was there, in each word and each moment. Wonderfully penned and I hope it does well in the contest. Line Gauthier February 10, 2019 at 5:39 PM Thank you so much, ML. Most appreciated.

Anisha Dutta February 10, 2019 at 5:42 AM Harmony n Synchronization. So well composed. All the best. Line Gauthier February 10, 2019 at 6:57 AM Thanks, Anisha. Most appreciated.

M. L. Kiser February 9, 2019 at 2:46 PM Had to "fav"; I love living in mindfulness. Line Gauthier February 9, 2019 at 3:50 PM Thank you so much, ML, for your lovely visit and compliment.

Barbara Gorelick February 8, 2019 at 2:03 PM A great write...you got it just right. BG Line Gauthier February 8, 2019 at 2:37 PM Thank you so much, Barbara.

Heidi Sands February 8, 2019 at 1:53 PM Very well written! So important too :) Line Gauthier February 8, 2019 at 2:37 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Heidi.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 8, 2019 at 12:54 PM Wonderfully penned Line! Just excellent. My best to you in the contest. xomo Line Gauthier February 8, 2019 at 2:38 PM Thank you so much, Maureen. Most appreciated.