Line Gauthier Poet Sonnet

Not For the Squeamish

Ominous shots sound far in the distance
Echoes lunge toward us grow ever near
Grim foes tear down the gates with persistence
In blows hurl wild flurries of ice cold fear

Relentless on our guard it's them or us 
Gloomy skies foreshadow bloody skirmish
Nothing short of heated hellish chaos
This here turbulence ain't for the squeamish

Against front line action we raise our shields
Soldiers will soon succumb to the nightmare
Wish I could remember bucolic fields
Where the sun glittered in Mae's golden hair

I'd trade my last prayer for a sole rose
As clouds hover o'er the poppy meadows



AP: 1st place 2020

Submitted on December 12, 2019 for A BRIAN STRAND SONNET contest sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  RANKED 1ST

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Kim Rodrigues July 31, 2021 at 6:06 AM You’ve made us feel that chill moment of war, the one where the sweetheart is thought of, the poppy fields prepared to receive its dead. Congratulations,Line! Line Gauthier July 31, 2021 at 3:10 PM Thank you so much, Kim ~

L Milton Hankins July 30, 2021 at 8:39 PM This is a poignant piece reminiscent of the soldier's feelings before a decisive battle. Good writing, Line. Line Gauthier July 31, 2021 at 3:10 PM Most appreciated, Milton ~

M. L. Kiser January 8, 2019 at 6:09 AM This is rather cleverly done and war is such a horrid subject but, you've made "lemonade" with this one; good luck in the contest. Line Gauthier January 8, 2019 at 8:52 AM Thank you, ML. Most appreciated.

Caren Krutsinger January 8, 2019 at 2:22 AM Beautiful, and throwing in poppy fields was a coup de grace! I think that is right, maybe wrong, but good luck in the contest, Line. Line Gauthier January 8, 2019 at 8:52 AM Thanks, Caren.

Timothy Mcguire January 8, 2019 at 12:24 AM Well well written! good luck in the contest Line Gauthier January 8, 2019 at 8:52 AM Thank you so much, Timothy.