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 reigns 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 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

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Kurt Philip Behm

Date: 1/16/2020 8:39:00 PM

Very nice, LG. I love this line... "To give wings to my muse" Kurt

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/16/2020 11:43:00 PM

Thanks, Kurt. Much appreciated.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/8/2020 5:54:00 PM

I remember this enchanting piece Line. I am happy to see it receive its deserving First Place! Congratulations! xxoo

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/8/2020 6:50:00 PM

Thank you so much, Connie. Most appreciated.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/28/2019 9:57:00 AM

Line this is a brilliant poem, congratulations for POTD - an honor truly deserved. Blessings, Jennifer.

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/28/2019 10:50:00 AM

Thank you so much, Jennifer. Most appreciated.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/26/2019 9:45:00 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
Date: 12/26/2019 9:57:00 PM

Thank you so much, Paula. Most appreciated.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/21/2019 7:06:00 PM

Line, Congratulations on having one of your wonderful poems as poem of the day.

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/22/2019 12:09:00 AM

Thank you, Sam. Much appreciated.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 12/20/2019 12:10:00 PM

Yes do dream and release; a new "fav"; I am going to reread this when I need inspiration.

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/20/2019 12:25:00 PM

Thanks for your most appreciated visit and compliment, ML.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/20/2019 3:06:00 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
Date: 12/20/2019 7:29:00 AM

Thank you for your most appreciated visit and comment, Connie.

Jenish Somadas

Date: 12/20/2019 2:13:00 AM

Good one.. Congrats for the POTD..Best wishes in the contest..

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/20/2019 7:29:00 AM

Thanks, Jenish. Much appreciated.

Warren Doll

Date: 12/19/2019 6:20:00 PM

Living in the moment, Congratulations on a well deserved POTD, Line. Warmest Wishes~ Warren

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/19/2019 6:40:00 PM

Thank you so much, Warren. Most appreciated.

Constance La France

Date: 12/19/2019 5:21:00 PM

Line, congratulations on your POTD with this terrific write and best wishes in the contest !

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/19/2019 6:40:00 PM

Thanks, Constance. Most appreciated.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 12/19/2019 1:43:00 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
Date: 12/19/2019 6:41:00 PM

Thanks, Freddie. Most appreciated.

Eve Roper

Date: 12/19/2019 1:07:00 PM

Congratulations on poem of the day

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/19/2019 6:41:00 PM

Thanks, Eve. Much appreciated.

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 12/19/2019 12:24:00 PM

Go for it, Line! You've got your own message. I'll meet you on the way. Congratulations!!!

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/19/2019 6:41:00 PM

Thanks, Sunlite. I'll watch out for you.

Charlie Knowlton

Date: 12/19/2019 12:09:00 PM

Me too Line, except substitute Sartre with Bukowski…All kidding aside, wonderful poem, congrats on POTD.

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/19/2019 6:42:00 PM

Thanks, Charlie. Much appreciated.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 12/19/2019 12:00:00 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
Date: 12/19/2019 6:42:00 PM

Thanks, Panagiota. Most appreciated.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 12/19/2019 11:14:00 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
Date: 12/19/2019 6:43:00 PM

Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Brandy. Most appreciated.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/19/2019 8:48:00 AM

- Line, congratulations on your lovely p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/19/2019 6:43:00 PM

Thanks, Sunshine. Most appreciated.

Joseph May

Date: 12/19/2019 8:33:00 AM

Beautiful artistic dreams Line, Congrats on POTD

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/19/2019 8:40:00 AM

Thank you so much, Joseph.

Winged Warrior

Date: 12/19/2019 8:11:00 AM

Happy dreams Line...Congrats!! on POTD!!! my friend...well written...Happy! Holidays!...^WW^ :o)

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/19/2019 8:39:00 AM

Thank you so much, ^WW^. Most appreciated.

Chris Green

Date: 12/19/2019 6:49:00 AM

Back to say congrats on POTD. Nice to see this here.

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/19/2019 8:39:00 AM

Thanks, Chris. Most appreciated.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/19/2019 6:34:00 AM

This is really beautiful and elegant--congrats Line on poem of the day.

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/19/2019 8:39:00 AM

Thank you so much, Vijay.

Maria Williams

Date: 12/19/2019 5:47:00 AM

What a great write Line, so deserving of POTD, congratulations....Maria Hugs

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/19/2019 8:38:00 AM

Thank you so much, Maria. Most appreciated.

Na Na

Date: 12/19/2019 5:40:00 AM

Congrats on your POTD Lin

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/19/2019 8:38:00 AM

Thank you so much, Gregory. Most appreciated.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 12/19/2019 4:53:00 AM

Congratulations Line on POTD with your wonderfully penned poem!

Line Gauthier
Date: 12/19/2019 8:37:00 AM

Thank you so much,Tania. Most appreciated.

Lin Lane

Date: 12/19/2019 4:52:00 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
Date: 12/19/2019 8:37:00 AM

Come along, Lin. Sounds wonderful.