Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

New Year

This year more than ever
I long to surpass myself
The clock is ticking
No longer can I recklessly
Take the gift of time for granted

I dream this year more than ever
To give wings to my muse
Release the buildup
Of pent-up energy
And let her loose

Free reins
With canvases and color
I dream of releasing
The artist in me before
She sleeps her life away

This year more than ever I dream
To dress in artist garb and
Wear purple feather in my hat
More than a wannabe renaissance groupie
Parade down the streets of Paris

Break bread with starving artists of the day
Be it as it may crossing lines of time
Hang out with the likes of Leonardo
Rembrandt Picasso and Sartre

Artists and philosophers alike
While away the hours in bistros
Pen in hand living on coffee and croissants
Hang out in bakeries while kindred spirits
Sit to chat about their latest works and passion

This year I dream of making each day count
Remembering time can seem both infinite
While being abruptly finite

Who knows what the new year will bring ~


Published in my photo/poetry book ~NEW YEAR~ 2019

AP: 2nd place 2021

POTD December 19, 2019

Submitted on December 17, 2019 for contest NEW YEAR DREAMS sponsored by CHANTELLE ANNE COOKE  -  RANKED 1ST

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Kurt Philip Behm January 16, 2020 at 8:39 PM Very nice, LG. I love this line... "To give wings to my muse" Kurt Line Gauthier January 16, 2020 at 11:43 PM Thanks, Kurt. Much appreciated.

Connie Marcum Wong January 8, 2020 at 5:54 PM I remember this enchanting piece Line. I am happy to see it receive its deserving First Place! Congratulations! xxoo Line Gauthier January 8, 2020 at 6:50 PM Thank you so much, Connie. Most appreciated.

Jennifer Proxenos December 28, 2019 at 9:57 AM Line this is a brilliant poem, congratulations for POTD - an honor truly deserved. Blessings, Jennifer. Line Gauthier December 28, 2019 at 10:50 AM Thank you so much, Jennifer. Most appreciated.

Paula Goldsmith December 26, 2019 at 9:45 AM Congratulations on your POTD. Yes, the clock is ticking way to fast. We should all wear a purple feather in our hat for 2020. Writers need to stand out.......... Line Gauthier December 26, 2019 at 9:57 PM Thank you so much, Paula. Most appreciated.

Sam Kauffman December 21, 2019 at 7:06 PM Line, Congratulations on having one of your wonderful poems as poem of the day. Line Gauthier December 22, 2019 at 12:09 AM Thank you, Sam. Much appreciated.

M. L. Kiser December 20, 2019 at 12:10 PM Yes do dream and release; a new "fav"; I am going to reread this when I need inspiration. Line Gauthier December 20, 2019 at 12:25 PM Thanks for your most appreciated visit and compliment, ML.

Connie Marcum Wong December 20, 2019 at 3:06 AM This dream sounds simply enchanting. Paris is one of the most beautiful cities...if only we could time travel. I loved your imaginative poem Line. Congratulations on having it honored as POTD! Mele Kalikimaka! xxoo Line Gauthier December 20, 2019 at 7:29 AM Thank you for your most appreciated visit and comment, Connie.

Jenish Somadas December 20, 2019 at 2:13 AM Good one.. Congrats for the POTD..Best wishes in the contest.. Line Gauthier December 20, 2019 at 7:29 AM Thanks, Jenish. Much appreciated.

Warren Doll December 19, 2019 at 6:20 PM Living in the moment, Congratulations on a well deserved POTD, Line. Warmest Wishes~ Warren Line Gauthier December 19, 2019 at 6:40 PM Thank you so much, Warren. Most appreciated.

Constance La France December 19, 2019 at 5:21 PM Line, congratulations on your POTD with this terrific write and best wishes in the contest ! Line Gauthier December 19, 2019 at 6:40 PM Thanks, Constance. Most appreciated.

Freddie Robinson Jr. December 19, 2019 at 1:43 PM Much depth of thought/simplicity of expression in this amazing prose poetry, Line! Kudos on POTD. LAMBLA! Love and more blessed love always, dear paperless poetess. Line Gauthier December 19, 2019 at 6:41 PM Thanks, Freddie. Most appreciated.

Eve Roper December 19, 2019 at 1:07 PM Congratulations on poem of the day Line Gauthier December 19, 2019 at 6:41 PM Thanks, Eve. Much appreciated.

Sunlite Wanter December 19, 2019 at 12:24 PM Go for it, Line! You've got your own message. I'll meet you on the way. Congratulations!!! Line Gauthier December 19, 2019 at 6:41 PM Thanks, Sunlite. I'll watch out for you.

Charlie Knowlton December 19, 2019 at 12:09 PM Me too Line, except substitute Sartre with Bukowski…All kidding aside, wonderful poem, congrats on POTD. Line Gauthier December 19, 2019 at 6:42 PM Thanks, Charlie. Much appreciated.

Panagiota Romios December 19, 2019 at 12:00 PM Hi Line, Glad I commented to this a few days ago and happy to see it now as a POTD. Hurrah, my friend, Panagiota xxx Line Gauthier December 19, 2019 at 6:42 PM Thanks, Panagiota. Most appreciated.

Brandy Nicole December 19, 2019 at 11:14 AM Yes, anything is possible in a Dream. I like the way you think. You are an Artist with your words. (You) and your muse will create many magical moments- in the New Year! Congratulations Line, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy Line Gauthier December 19, 2019 at 6:43 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Brandy. Most appreciated.

Anne-Lise Andresen December 19, 2019 at 8:48 AM - Line, congratulations on your lovely p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Line Gauthier December 19, 2019 at 6:43 PM Thanks, Sunshine. Most appreciated.

Joseph May December 19, 2019 at 8:33 AM Beautiful artistic dreams Line, Congrats on POTD Line Gauthier December 19, 2019 at 8:40 AM Thank you so much, Joseph.

Winged Warrior December 19, 2019 at 8:11 AM Happy dreams Line...Congrats!! on POTD!!! my friend...well written...Happy! Holidays!...^WW^ :o) Line Gauthier December 19, 2019 at 8:39 AM Thank you so much, ^WW^. Most appreciated.

Chris Green December 19, 2019 at 6:49 AM Back to say congrats on POTD. Nice to see this here. Line Gauthier December 19, 2019 at 8:39 AM Thanks, Chris. Most appreciated.

Vijay Pandit December 19, 2019 at 6:34 AM This is really beautiful and elegant--congrats Line on poem of the day. Line Gauthier December 19, 2019 at 8:39 AM Thank you so much, Vijay.

Maria Williams December 19, 2019 at 5:47 AM What a great write Line, so deserving of POTD, congratulations....Maria Hugs Line Gauthier December 19, 2019 at 8:38 AM Thank you so much, Maria. Most appreciated.

Na Na December 19, 2019 at 5:40 AM Congrats on your POTD Lin Line Gauthier December 19, 2019 at 8:38 AM Thank you so much, Gregory. Most appreciated.

Tania Kitchin December 19, 2019 at 4:53 AM Congratulations Line on POTD with your wonderfully penned poem! Line Gauthier December 19, 2019 at 8:37 AM Thank you so much,Tania. Most appreciated.

Lin Lane December 19, 2019 at 4:52 AM If that's what you're going to do please allow me to join you! I can get a feathered hat and a smock. I've already lots of paint and brushes. We can be Bohemian together. Your dream can come true and you expressed it with wonderful wistfulness. potd and well wishes in the contest. Line Gauthier December 19, 2019 at 8:37 AM Come along, Lin. Sounds wonderful.

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