Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Mom and Dad

Young couple
just starting out
wide-eyed and innocent
still wet behind the ears
bursting with
dreams and hopes

Opening each day as if a gift
blessed with children
to call their own

Not yet overwhelmed 
with burdens 
brought on by the years
not yet disillusioned
by the obstacles of life
around the corner

Weathering the storms
they stayed strong through the years
faithfully lovingly devoted
renewing vows 
with each anniversary



AP: 2nd place 2026, Honorable Mention 2026, Honorable Mention 2020

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Caren Krutsinger March 27, 2018 at 3:46 AM To me, this is a tribute to yourself and your husband, and I think it is the loveliest tribute ever, and you must have had the stay together forever kind of marriage you need to fully understand this poem, Line. BRAVO! Line Gauthier March 27, 2018 at 8:04 AM Thanks, Caren, for your most appreciated visit and comment.

Tom Cunningham March 27, 2018 at 3:32 AM Lovely tribute Line, you never forget the good times and the sacrifices they made for us. Tom Line Gauthier March 27, 2018 at 8:04 AM Thank you, Tom. Lovely visit and comment.

Gershon Wolf March 26, 2018 at 9:35 PM "Opening each day as if a gift" is such a gem of a line. It sparkles more brightly than diamonds, if that's possible...Lovely, lovely poem, Line! :) gershon Line Gauthier March 26, 2018 at 10:37 PM Thank you so much, Gershon. What a lovely thing to say.

Cheryl Hoffman March 26, 2018 at 9:08 PM A wonderful loving tribute to your parents Line!~Che :) Line Gauthier March 26, 2018 at 9:26 PM Thank you so much, Cheryl, for your most appreciated visit and comment.