Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Nocturnal Tides

old familiar songs
on wings of time
tug at my heart strings

transporting me through
perilous dimensions
where moonlight lingers

and your voice
carries the weight
of the world



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology book ~CITYLIGHTS~ 2021

AP: Honorable Mention 2022

Submitted on January 19, 2022 for contest A STRAND (1055) sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  RANKED 1ST

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Sally Eslinger February 16, 2022 at 8:11 PM I agree that this is a very worthy, winning poem. Sure did bring out the melancholy Melodie’s memories in me. Seeming simple but very powerful. Bless you, Line Line Gauthier February 17, 2022 at 4:48 AM Thank you for your much appreciated visit and comment, Sally ~

Craig Bowden January 20, 2022 at 11:27 PM Songs trigger good and sad in me. Love your last three lines. Congrats on your win. Line Gauthier January 21, 2022 at 6:05 AM Thank you very much, Craig ~

Christuraj Alex January 20, 2022 at 10:51 PM "your voice carries the weight of the world" - Great truth. Beautifully said. Congratulations! Line Gauthier January 21, 2022 at 6:06 AM Much appreciated, Christuraj ~

M. L. Kiser January 11, 2022 at 4:48 PM Beautiful lines, they linger in the mind. Line Gauthier January 12, 2022 at 3:47 PM Thank you so much, ML ~

Paul Callus December 23, 2021 at 5:08 AM Songs, attached to memories, take us back in time on nostalgic trips...very often connecting us to dear ones who are no longer with us. ~ No doubt, this poem will appeal to many. ~ Best regards, my friend. // paul Line Gauthier December 29, 2021 at 12:26 PM Much appreciated, Paul. Thank you ~

Delice Arleen Skelly December 23, 2021 at 4:28 AM Dear Line, sending you seasonal greetings filled with love and serenity. Kindest regards...Love & Hugs Delice Line Gauthier December 29, 2021 at 12:26 PM Thank you so much, Delice. Most appreciated ~

Paula Goldsmith December 19, 2021 at 2:48 PM This is a wonderful and true write. What would we do without the, "old familiar songs"??? Love This One. Have a Blessed Christmas and 2022....................... Line Gauthier December 19, 2021 at 4:51 PM Thank you very much, Paula, most appreciated ~

Connie Marcum Wong December 19, 2021 at 7:03 AM This gave me chills. An emotive and profoundly moving poem that touched my heart Line. Especially your ending lines. I loved it! A Fave! Mele Kalikimaka! Line Gauthier December 19, 2021 at 4:51 PM Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, Connie. Most appreciated.

Victor Buhagiar December 18, 2021 at 11:23 PM Deep poem Line. Your stanza seem like haiku, but I know it's free verse. Still I cannot let this season pass without wishing you from my heart the best greetings. Victor Line Gauthier December 19, 2021 at 9:46 AM Thank you so much, Victor ~

Andrea Dietrich December 12, 2021 at 12:12 PM this is most profound, dear Line. And I thank you for my win in your last contest. What an unexpected treat. Line Gauthier December 13, 2021 at 3:40 PM Thank you so much, Andrea. Most appreciated.

Gary Radice December 11, 2021 at 11:21 PM Old songs are the nearest we humans have to a time machine and all the memories that come from them can truly stir the emotions. A great write Line. Cheers - Gary Line Gauthier December 12, 2021 at 9:47 AM So very very true ~

P.S. Awtry December 9, 2021 at 10:05 AM This is perfectly constructed. Each line grabs you and adds a layer of depth. I thought after the first three lines, wow that was perfect--but then the remaining lines improved the perfection... I didn't think that was supposed to be possible. FAV Line Gauthier December 11, 2021 at 2:14 PM Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, PS. And thanks for the FAVE.

Geoffrey Brewer December 7, 2021 at 1:37 PM I share your response to old familiar songs. The hold the power to lift the world. Lovely sentiment. The second stanza is particularly haunting. Well written, Line. Line Gauthier December 8, 2021 at 5:40 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Geoffrey ~

Kim Rodrigues December 7, 2021 at 4:49 AM My dad made a video of my mom with all the romantic sad music. I think he cried through it all. Beautiful tribute to their lives together. A lovely poem, Line! Just beautiful! Line Gauthier December 7, 2021 at 6:46 AM That is so lovely, Kim. My heart goes out to him.