My Body, This Shell Discarded

my mind carries me 
each day spent
through waves of wonder



AP: 3rd place 2022

Submitted on June 23, 2018 for contest MAGICICADA 13 - BODY AND MIND  sponsored by MAUREEN McGREAVY  -  RANKED 2ND
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 7/2/2018 4:49:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. Truly inspired!
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Line Gauthier
Date: 7/2/2018 5:51:00 PM
Thank you, Susan, for your most appreciated visit and comment.
Date: 7/1/2018 5:37:00 PM
An excellent entry, Line...and the title is the cherry on the cake! Congratulations on your fine podium finish. Regards // paul
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Line Gauthier
Date: 7/1/2018 7:24:00 PM
Thank you so much, Paul. Most appreciated.
Date: 7/1/2018 4:40:00 PM
I agree with Nina - well said.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 7/1/2018 7:26:00 PM
Thank you, P.M., for your much appreciated visit and comment.
Date: 7/1/2018 3:00:00 PM
It resonates with me Line! Congratulations on your 2nd place finish! xomo
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Line Gauthier
Date: 7/1/2018 3:19:00 PM
Thank you, Maureen for the fun contest.
Date: 6/24/2018 3:34:00 PM
a beauty here!
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Line Gauthier
Date: 6/24/2018 4:19:00 PM
Thanks, so happy this actually resonates with some people.
Date: 6/24/2018 7:53:00 AM
Excellent, Line! Janice
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Line Gauthier
Date: 6/24/2018 1:45:00 PM
Thank you so much, Janice.
Date: 6/24/2018 1:12:00 AM
I am so glad because this is what we all strive to do, Line.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 6/24/2018 5:12:00 AM
Thanks for your visit and comment, Caren.
Date: 6/23/2018 11:15:00 PM
I like the awe concept in this write!
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Line Gauthier
Date: 6/23/2018 11:46:00 PM
Thank you, LM. Most appreciated.
Date: 6/23/2018 6:50:00 PM
I especially like the second line...you spend your time...perhaps do not hold back!
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Line Gauthier
Date: 6/23/2018 11:09:00 PM
Thanks for your lovely visit, Kim. Much appreciated.
Date: 6/23/2018 6:28:00 PM
The mind can be a wonderful travelling companion if we allow it too. It takes us where the body can't go at times. Your poetry shines Line, thank you for sharing.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 6/23/2018 11:09:00 PM
Thank you, Pixie, for your much appreciated visit and comment.
Date: 6/23/2018 4:33:00 PM
A kawanagi comment... .................................................................................... through of waves wonder... dolphins on a surfing curve... a breath of fresh air... ............................................................................ your mind carries you... your muse fills it with great thoughts... you write your words flow... ..................................................................... © Mick E Talbot 2018
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Line Gauthier
Date: 6/23/2018 11:10:00 PM
I am honored, Mick. Love your inspiration.
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