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Morning Ritual

i wake
my heart racing
with thoughts of you
freshly torn
from my dreams



AP: Honorable Mention 2021

Submitted on February 5, 2023 for contest 2022 POETRY MARATHON QUALIFIERS' FINAL PLACEMENT POETRY sponsored by Mark Toney - Honorable Mention

and June 20, 2022 for contest 2022 POETRY MARATHON MILE 4 sponsored by MARK TONEY  -  RANKED 3RD

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Susan Ashley

March 6, 2023 at 6:04 PM

Dear Line, I am deeply touched by the intimate nature and poignant emotion of your perfect, potent, poetic gem. Congratulations for your wonderful final placement in Mark's Marathon contest. I'm honored to share the podium with you. Your artistic brevity is admired! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Line Gauthier

March 12, 2023 at 8:31 AM

Thank you so much, Susan ~ most appreciated. Have a lovley day ~

Mark Toney

March 4, 2023 at 1:48 PM

Line, after 267 days, 27 contests, and 945 submitted poems, we've reached the finish line of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Congratulations on placing 21st overall in the marathon! Thank you so much for contributing to the success of the contest. There is no provision to denote this in the Standard Contest other than Honorable Mention. The poems of the 28 qualifiers can be accessed from my current "Finish Line" blog post, along with the top 15 placements and their overall stats. Write on!

Line Gauthier

March 12, 2023 at 8:32 AM

A wonderful feat indeed. Thank you so much for the journey ~

Andrea Dietrich

July 3, 2022 at 11:36 AM

So glad to see this one a winner in the contest. I always enjoy the short poems packed with meaning. Congrats, Line.

Line Gauthier

July 3, 2022 at 3:23 PM

Thank you very much, Andrea ~

Paula Goldsmith

June 26, 2022 at 8:07 AM

Congratulations on your win. A "Wonderful" write. Few words with a story told. Today, be blessed with your win...........

Line Gauthier

June 26, 2022 at 8:09 AM

Thanks, Paula. Most appreciated ~

John Watt

June 25, 2022 at 10:39 PM

Powerful in its brevity and humanity. Well done ~ John

Line Gauthier

June 26, 2022 at 5:57 AM

Thanks, John ~ hope you have been well

Mark Toney

June 25, 2022 at 4:39 PM

Line, your short, powerful poem along with its significant title speaks volumes. Congratulations on your podium finish on Mile 4 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Mile 5 has already started!

Line Gauthier

June 25, 2022 at 7:17 PM

Thank you so much, Mark. Most appreciated ~