Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

My Superpower

I have little control
over the world's travesties
I have power
over little more
than my thoughts
my words my actions

so put away that sharp tongue
so as to never sting or slash
best choose to be kind
so as never to regret
the smile not given
the kind word or
compliment not granted

preferring
to love
wholeheartedly
and spread kindness
as best I can



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

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Joan C. Fingon April 24, 2020 at 9:53 AM I agree best to be kind and not offend although it is easy to do nicely penned! Line Gauthier April 25, 2020 at 12:30 AM Thanks, Joan. Much appreciated.

Caren Krutsinger March 8, 2020 at 5:03 AM "Best to be kind" - every day I am reminded of this. Line Gauthier March 8, 2020 at 6:30 AM A great way to live. Thanks, Caren.

George Potter March 6, 2020 at 3:55 AM Not sure if I posted my comment, so once again, I love this as it encourages us to take responsibility. I am posting my If Only, as I think you may approve! Line Gauthier March 6, 2020 at 10:05 AM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, George. Your IF ONLY poem was awesome. Thanks.

George Potter March 6, 2020 at 2:53 AM Love this. It is for us to behave well and so encourage others to do the same. Line Gauthier March 6, 2020 at 10:06 AM Absolutely, George. Thank you.

Eve Roper March 6, 2020 at 12:28 AM as best you can, well said, Line. Line Gauthier March 6, 2020 at 10:06 AM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Eve.

Evelyn Judy Buehler March 5, 2020 at 10:24 PM A beautiful poem, with a beautiful and positive message. We should all be supermen and women. Thanks for sharing, Line. Line Gauthier March 6, 2020 at 10:07 AM Well said, Evelyn. Thanks for your lovely visit and comment.

Heidi Sands March 5, 2020 at 5:25 PM A wise poem. I love this. A favorite for me :) Line Gauthier March 5, 2020 at 10:09 PM Thank you so much for the compliment, Heidi. Most appreciated.

Panagiota Romios March 5, 2020 at 5:10 PM Great ideas floating on the lines of a great poem...Panagiota xx Line Gauthier March 5, 2020 at 10:09 PM Thanks, Panagiota. Much appreciated.

David Mchattie March 5, 2020 at 9:04 AM This sounds like the main character in the movie 'Harvey.' I've always wanted to be that sort of person but it's tough. Wonderful poem. Have a great day my friend. Line Gauthier March 5, 2020 at 3:17 PM I'll keep an eye out for this movie, David. Wouldn't it be wonderful if it was as easy as deciding this is how we are going to live from now one! Thanks for your lovely visit and comment.

Maurice Yvonne March 5, 2020 at 7:48 AM Excellent. Love this. Line Gauthier March 5, 2020 at 8:40 AM Thank you so much, Maurice. Much appreciated.

Julie Achilles March 5, 2020 at 5:52 AM Kindness what a great superpower- lovely, Line, best wishes, Julie Line Gauthier March 5, 2020 at 7:24 AM Thank you so much, Julie.

Lewis Nyaga March 5, 2020 at 12:51 AM I love the ease with which this lovely piece is delivered ..#Blessings and peace Line Gauthier March 5, 2020 at 7:26 AM Thanks for your lovely visit and compliment, Lewis.

Mark Toney March 4, 2020 at 11:45 PM This is lovely, Line. I agree with the title - you have proven time and again that kindness is your superpower. ~Mark Line Gauthier March 5, 2020 at 7:26 AM What a lovely thing to say, Mark. Thank you so much.

Jenish Somadas March 4, 2020 at 11:38 PM so put away that sharp tongue.. so as to never sting or slash.. The message is crystal clear.. If heard, we can make a better world.. Line Gauthier March 5, 2020 at 7:28 AM So very very true, Jenish. We have much more power than we think. Thanks.