Line Gauthier Poet Other

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Non negotiable

a line drawn in the sand of time
plucked from the depths of my mind’s eye
curled edge of what’s real what’s not
that line that never should be crossed

plucked from the depths of my mind’s eye
things we’ll forgive but not forget
built an imaginary fence 
washed away by tides yet lingers

curled edge of what’s real what’s not
distinguishing what’s right from wrong
what’s acceptable from what’s not
comes to a full and sudden stop

that line that never should be crossed
willing to turn and start anew
choosing sides for worse or better
a line drawn in the sand of time



AP: Honorable Mention 2025

Form:  Retourne (8 syl)

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Gershon Wolf May 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM All my 'lines' gone, thanks to 'Wrinkle Cream ~ Mellow Fellow... That said, I like your write, Line. There IS a time and place to draw those lines, methinks. ~ Out of Time Line Gauthier May 18, 2025 at 5:17 AM Absolutely... and thanks for the tip on wrinkle cream