Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Listening to Leonard Cohen is even better than eating the most exquisite chocolate~

the above photo is of a wall in Montreal near Concordia University.

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My Heart Flutters

Deep and deliberate
The voice of a soul
Who’s circled
At the gates
Of hell 
Come back
Loaded with
A message
To set things right

I’d recognize
His voice
Anywhere
Bluesy
Sultry
Seductive
Intoxicating
Shout out
To my very core
Call out
To my very soul

Transfixed
Quivering
I’m a captive 
Hummingbird

It’s not the words
He says
Or those he doesn’t
It’s the music 
The delivery
How it emanates
From depths within
Resonates
Beneath my skin

Baring his soul
A vulnerability
Unlike any
I’ve ever seen
Whispering 
Mercilessly
Strumming
At my heart

His hot breath
At the nape
Of my neck
Kissed and
Caressed
Blissfully 
Given
Possessed
And spent
Tears that cry
To be set free
Feeling mellow
Transported
On a cosmic journey
Clinging to his wing
Bringing me to 
Heaven’s gate                                 



Read on air by invitation  ~  April 16, 2021  'LATE NIGHT POETS'

AP: 1st place 2021, 3rd place 2025, Honorable Mention 2025, Honorable Mention 2020, Honorable Mention 2021

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Charlie Knowlton February 23, 2020 at 6:23 AM This is superb Line…I can never quite capture this imagery like you do so well. Line Gauthier February 23, 2020 at 11:43 AM Thanks for your lovely compliment, Charlie.

Jean Bush February 11, 2020 at 3:27 PM What beautiful imagery. I can actually feel that hot breath myself. Well done. Line Gauthier February 11, 2020 at 3:39 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Jean.

Caren Krutsinger February 10, 2020 at 12:11 PM There is such a loveliness in this one. It makes me hear a melodious voice. Line Gauthier February 10, 2020 at 6:24 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Caren.

Gershon Wolf February 9, 2020 at 2:08 PM Wow. I could feel hell's hot breath on your neck as I was reading. You really crafted this one well, Line. The words and images are so effective. Bravo! :) Gershon Line Gauthier February 9, 2020 at 2:10 PM Thank you so much. Leonard Cohen will do that to me. LOL

Nancy Kaufman February 9, 2020 at 6:13 AM what a wonderful sensual poem..right in time for Valentine's Day..Thank you.. Line Gauthier February 9, 2020 at 9:27 AM Thanks for your most appreciated visit and compliment, Nancy. Happy Valentine's Day!

Connie Marcum Wong February 9, 2020 at 1:31 AM Wow Line! My husband has a deep deep voice like him. Your poem of tribute is captivating! I loved these lines most "How it emanates From depths within Resonates Beneath my skin" This is an awesome keeper. I am faving it! Brilliantly composed my friend. xxoo Line Gauthier February 9, 2020 at 9:27 AM Thanks for the wonderful compliment, Connie.

Sandra Adams February 7, 2020 at 9:13 PM my love for hummingbirds was hooked on the title so i had to stop and read... glad i did this is beautiful Line... loved it :) hugs Line Gauthier February 7, 2020 at 10:56 PM Thanks, Sandra. Most appreciated.

Mystic Rose Rose February 7, 2020 at 5:55 PM Dear Line, the first time I read his poetry, I was literally floored. He definitely takes us to the far and beyond with his poetry and his broken Alleluja. Thank you for sharing such a deep poem. Be well xo Line Gauthier February 7, 2020 at 10:55 PM Thank you so much, Pixie. Most appreciated.

Jan Allison February 7, 2020 at 4:52 PM Who needs chocolate when you listen to a voice like his! Into my faves this is a gem:-) hugs Jan xx Line Gauthier February 7, 2020 at 10:56 PM Thanks for the compliment, Jan. Most appreciated.

Panagiota Romios February 7, 2020 at 4:23 PM Line...just lovely.... Panagiota xx Line Gauthier February 7, 2020 at 10:56 PM Thank you so much, Panagiota.

Tania Kitchin February 7, 2020 at 4:08 PM Love this, Line! Line Gauthier February 7, 2020 at 10:57 PM Thanks, Tania.

Darlene De Beaulieu February 7, 2020 at 1:59 PM Hello Lin Gauthier, a humming bird so tiny flies backwards, so small and strong. Well done. have a nice day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu February 8, 2020 at 5:13 PM You are welcomed my friend Lin. Have a nice evening my friend. Line Gauthier February 7, 2020 at 10:58 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Darlene.

Heidi Sands February 7, 2020 at 1:20 PM Wow! Well written poem and great description of the Hummingbird too :) Line Gauthier February 7, 2020 at 10:58 PM Thank you so much, Heidi. Most appreciated.

Starlight Matis February 7, 2020 at 12:24 PM yo that's finna woke Line Gauthier February 7, 2020 at 10:59 PM LOL thanks, Astrid. Much appreciated.