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Miss Amelia Havisham's Garden Shed - Read by Line Gauthier

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Originally published: 22nd April 2021

This poem was placed 1st = in Brian Strand's "ALL YOURS" (Apr 23) Poetry Contest.

Chosen as Poetry Soup's POEM OF THE DAY (23rd April 2021)

Audio added and poem republished 13th June 2021

I would like to sincerely thank Line Gauthier for her wonderful reading of this poem following my request to her on 13th June 2021

Listen to poem:

between the plant pots and the trays the cobwebs had seen better days and for all the wood and damp and soil the smell was one of paint and oil as flies and wasps lying in state were curled up past their fly-by-date and nails and screws and metal hooks shared space on shelves with brewery books beneath a clock with broken hands where time stood still amongst the cans and jam jars full of pip-like seeds stood next to things that no one needs and while her tears had stained the glass that looked out on the unkempt grass upon the floor amid the mess ..a letter and her wedding dress.

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John Watt

Date: 2/24/2022 10:41:00 PM

Gary, what a delight to find this today in the anthology. I am unfamiliar with Great Expectations, but I found the scene you describe so amazingly of the worn down old home (I liked flies and wasps lying in state curled up past their fly-by-date the most) and the pathos of the ending is such exquisite poetry. Then to come here and discover that you had an audio of Line reciting it was the coup de grace. Congrats for your POTD, the anthology selection, and the brilliant poetry ~ John

Gary Radice
Date: 2/25/2022 12:28:00 AM

Thanks John. I just absolutely adore Line's voice. I could listen to her recite any poems all day long. I liked her interpretation so much that I asked if she could recite a further poem of mine: the recently written " Catch The World" (11th December 2021) - and she wows there too! Cheers - Gary

Margarita Lillico

Date: 1/4/2022 6:09:00 PM

What a great poem! Loved every word of it leading to the expected unexpected! Congrats!!! M.

Gary Radice
Date: 1/5/2022 5:30:00 AM

Thank you Margarita:) It's one of my 3 poems in the new PS anthology. I tried to fit in as many references to Great Expectations' as I could: Pip, her father owned a brewery (hence the brewery books) clock standing still..etc.etc.. Cheers - Gary

Greg Gaul

Date: 10/6/2021 11:31:00 AM

My"expectations" grow even more for your prowess with this poem Gary. The clever foreshadowing and rhyming are near on spectacular. Masterful storytelling with Line's voice delicately imagining Amelia's own.

Gary Radice
Date: 10/6/2021 11:44:00 AM

Thank you Greg for your generous praise. Line's voice is superb isn't it? I liken her recital to a 5 star acting performance. It was everything I could have hoped for. Cheers - Gary

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/28/2021 1:04:00 PM

Beautifully read by Line! Love this!

Gary Radice
Date: 7/28/2021 1:17:00 PM

Line has a beautiful voice and I felt honoured that she agreed to read it. Cheers - Gary

Joseph May

Date: 6/17/2021 5:14:00 AM

Beautifully written and read, best wishes

Gary Radice
Date: 6/17/2021 5:38:00 AM

Thank you Joseph. It's a collaboration that I'm very proud of. Cheers - Gary

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/15/2021 3:37:00 AM

Beautiful, exceptional poetry presented by a beautiful and very mesmerizing voice of another gifted poet. A double delight for the senses. A very welcomed gift given by two of the Soup's finest. A fav.. God bless..

Robert Lindley
Date: 6/15/2021 10:41:00 AM

That this poem should garner more reads and comments is a given. As it is truly very fine verse. And the very beautiful voice reading those verses enhance it admirably and with bright and sensually heard tones, emphasis and beauty! God bless...

Gary Radice
Date: 6/15/2021 4:18:00 AM

Wow! Robert, thank you so much for your lovely words. I really appreciate them. This collaboration has taught me so much about poetry. Line's wonderful audio brought my words to life in a way I couldn't achieve alone. At a time when comments and reads appear to have declined across the board at PS, the popularity of this poem continues to surprise me and in so doing makes this hobby of mine all the more worth while. Cheers - Gary

David Kavanagh

Date: 6/14/2021 2:22:00 PM

Well now Gary, you’ve just made a great poem even better, with the soothing voice of Line, I can only imagine how delighted you are with her recital, I’m glad I stopped by today, cheers David

Gary Radice
Date: 6/14/2021 2:38:00 PM

David, I'm glad you stopped by too with your lovely comments. I am delighted with it, you're right. Line adds another dimension to what has proven to be my most popular poem on PS to date so it's all good. Cheers - Gary

Constance La France

Date: 6/14/2021 9:31:00 AM

Gary, what an amazing poem and with Line reading it well, extraordinary, well done to both of you, peace _Constance

Gary Radice
Date: 6/14/2021 1:00:00 PM

Constance, thank you for your lovely comments. I'm really pleased how it all turned out. Cheers - Gary

Belle Bellevue

Date: 6/13/2021 3:20:00 PM

That was absolutely beautiful, though a tad sad, both the poetry and the reading. Well done you Gary and Line… Belle

Gary Radice
Date: 6/13/2021 3:49:00 PM

Thank you Belle. I really appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. Cheers - Gary

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/13/2021 3:04:00 PM

this is amazing and wow, what a beautiful voice Line has. I had no idea!!! FAVE

Gary Radice
Date: 6/13/2021 3:09:00 PM

Hi Andrea! I listened to a few of Line's poems that had her audio added and was hooked. As Tom said below, her voice is so soothing. :) Cheers and on behalf of Line and myself thanks for the fav! Cheers - Gary

JAN ALLISON

Date: 6/13/2021 2:09:00 PM

I adored the poem first time round especially the clever way you got 'pip' in the tale, Line's delivery of the poem is outstanding, a perfect partnership between two amazing poets. BRAVO Gary and Line:-) hugs Jan xx

Gary Radice
Date: 6/13/2021 2:13:00 PM

Jan - thank you so much. Yes pip was squeezed into the poem, as was a nod to the brewery her father owned and the clock stopped as it did in the original Great Expectations' text. Again, I cannot thank Line enough. She has a wonderful voice. Thanks again Jan! Cheers - Gary

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/13/2021 2:06:00 PM

A brilliant write Gary, I enjoyed Line reading it bringing it to life, she has such a soothing voice that relaxes you. Tom

Gary Radice
Date: 6/13/2021 2:10:00 PM

Thanks Tom. I agree, Line has a wonderful voice. The poem is a couple of months old but Line brings a new depth to the words and the poem itself. Cheers - Gary

JAN ALLISON
Date: 6/13/2021 2:09:00 PM

I can just imagine Line as a radio presenter she would be a joy to listen to!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/13/2021 2:00:00 PM

You are an interesting writer. Suspense till the end.

Gary Radice
Date: 6/13/2021 2:17:00 PM

Thank you Christuraj - I really appreciate your kind comments. Cheers - Gary