Morning Ritual

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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 Originally posted on October 17, 2021

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Susan Ashley

Date: 3/6/2023 6:04:00 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
Date: 3/12/2023 8:31:00 AM

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

Mark Toney

Date: 3/4/2023 1:48:00 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
Date: 3/12/2023 8:32:00 AM

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

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/3/2022 11:36:00 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
Date: 7/3/2022 3:23:00 PM

Thank you very much, Andrea ~

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/26/2022 8:07:00 AM

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

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/26/2022 8:09:00 AM

Thanks, Paula. Most appreciated ~

John Watt

Date: 6/25/2022 10:39:00 PM

Powerful in its brevity and humanity. Well done ~ John

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/26/2022 5:57:00 AM

Thanks, John ~ hope you have been well

Mark Toney

Date: 6/25/2022 4:39:00 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
Date: 6/25/2022 7:17:00 PM

Thank you so much, Mark. Most appreciated ~