Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Not tonight

Half expected inspiration to fill the air
while I endeavoured to write a poem.
A curse responding much like a veil
reigns over the moonless night while
out my window no stars come into view
and the silence feels perceptively eerie
~ my pen bone dry.



Submitted on March 27, 2025 to contest YOUR CHOICE F sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  Honorable Mention

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Sara Kendrick March 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM I'm delighted to see your winning work in Brian's winners' list. Way to go. Congratulations. Sara K Line Gauthier March 30, 2025 at 9:57 PM Thank you very much, Sara ~

Gershon Wolf March 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM The irony of this excellent poem written from 'dry bones!' Line Gauthier March 11, 2025 at 7:20 AM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Gershon ~

Ink Empress March 7, 2025 at 10:09 AM Dear Line Love the last line “ my pen bone dry” i think many can resonate as i do too. Seamless write so beautifully delivered! Love the picture too. Line Gauthier March 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM thank you very much ~ most appreciated