Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Now That I'm Old

I understand that in your mindset
You think you’re entitled to judge me
Though you know nothing of my life

My youth is gone and spent
I couldn't solve the problems of the world
I don't think I even made a dent

I loved those who surrounded me
In whatever way I could
I'm a woman so it was in my nature 

I catered to a million bosses
I'm exhausted yes it's true but now
It’s finally time I listen to the boss within

How much time I have 
I guess I’ll never know but
I’m aiming to savor every single minute

I'm a creator first and foremost
And while I see the end approaching
I still have so much more to say

So forgive me if I cut you off 
Or if I don't sound interested
It’s just that precious time is fleeting
 
I won’t engage when talking politics
I've heard enough about injustices 
To last me a couple lifetimes 

I’ve earned the right to sit back
Let others step up and try their utmost
To solve the travesties of the world

I'm getting old and time for me is ticking
I may be selfish but what time I may have left 
Is mine to focus on creating                            



AP: 3rd place 2026, Honorable Mention 2021

Submitted on June 1, 2021 for contest ALL YOURS (JUN 3) sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  RANKED 1ST

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Timothy Mcguire June 2, 2021 at 10:11 PM I could not agree more! Line Gauthier June 2, 2021 at 10:22 PM Thanks for your visit and comment, Timothy ~

Sotto Poet June 2, 2021 at 4:13 PM Congratulation on your top contest win. You deserve it with a charming penned poem, blessings, and regards. Lasaad Line Gauthier June 2, 2021 at 10:22 PM Thanks, Lasaad. Much appreciated ~

Subimal Sinha-Roy May 19, 2021 at 9:21 AM "time for me is ticking" too. Great write, Line. It touched me. Line Gauthier May 20, 2021 at 7:45 AM We've got to make the most of the time we are given ~

Tom Cunningham May 19, 2021 at 5:48 AM We've given it our best shot line, you're right, time for someone younger to take the reins, and good luck to them, they'll need it. Tom Line Gauthier May 20, 2021 at 7:45 AM For sure ~ thanks, Tom

Regina Mcintosh May 19, 2021 at 5:47 AM Beautiful write and outlook. I enjoyed so much. A blessing to read. Love it. God bless you always, Line. Love, Gina Line Gauthier May 20, 2021 at 7:45 AM Thank you, Gina. Have a lovely day ~

L Milton Hankins May 18, 2021 at 8:50 PM Wonderful, honest writing, Line. Sometimes I feel exactly the same way. We tried to solve the world's problems to no avail, it seems. Now it's time for the previous generation to take a whack at them. They don't need my advice; wouldn't heed it anyway! Line Gauthier May 19, 2021 at 5:13 AM Yes, the next generation's turn ~

Gershon Wolf May 18, 2021 at 8:48 PM Love this from the premise to the promise, Line. (Though I can't say I agree totally with the title, young lady!). Go for it! Dreams and Dreamland, Gershon Line Gauthier May 19, 2021 at 5:14 AM LOL ~ trying to get used to the idea and all the benefits that come with it.