Line Gauthier Poet Personification

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Of Cremation

Tell me, mother

what did the fire
whisper to you

as it wrapped your frail body
in its flaming blanket

as it caressed your cheeks
and clenched your hands

as it kissed your eyelids
the way I tenderly used to

closing those deep oceans of love



AP: Honorable Mention 2022

collaboration with Chandana Ramachandran

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Reason A. Poteet February 19, 2022 at 6:21 PM a beautiful write, touching because I had just two weeks ago had my first funeral visit in a Cremation Mortuary. It was a very sad occasion; death is never pretty; but funeral homes do try to beautify some of the harshness we experienced. Line Gauthier February 20, 2022 at 5:04 AM Yes. I have fond memories of really special touches they've done that are very touching.

Nancy Kaufman February 19, 2022 at 7:30 AM Dear Line, This is such a touching heartfelt write. I loved it. Line Gauthier February 19, 2022 at 3:27 PM Thank you very much, Nancy. Much appreciated ~

Paulette Calasibetta February 11, 2022 at 8:30 AM A beautiful and touching piece filled with tenderness and love. Lovely and sad, may she rest in peace. :)Paulette Line Gauthier February 11, 2022 at 4:50 PM Thanks for your lovely comment, Paulette ~

Timothy Mcguire February 8, 2022 at 11:26 PM Back for another read and again this poem sends a chill up my spine. Love it a fav for me. Line Gauthier February 9, 2022 at 9:48 AM Thank you very much, Timothy. Most appreciated ~

M. L. Kiser February 8, 2022 at 2:01 PM A superb write, heartfelt and beautiful. Line Gauthier February 9, 2022 at 9:49 AM Thank you very much, ML ~

Andrea Dietrich February 6, 2022 at 10:58 AM this is so well written, LIne. Very unique. Gotta fave it. Line Gauthier February 6, 2022 at 12:39 PM Thank you so much, Andrea ~ most appreciated.

Timothy Mcguire February 3, 2022 at 4:27 PM WOW! I felt this one deeply. Well written, Line Gauthier February 4, 2022 at 7:43 PM Thanks, this was a collaboration with a poet in India.

Constance La France February 2, 2022 at 1:01 PM Line, an emotional write, I feel your pain dripping from every word, I know this grief you feel for your mother ~ Constance Line Gauthier February 2, 2022 at 4:08 PM Thank you very much for your visit and comment, Constance ~

Darlene De Beaulieu February 1, 2022 at 3:16 PM Hello Lin, I do not think your mother felt the flames of the fire. She is in a place with no pain. watching over you. Hugs. Darlene De Beaulieu February 3, 2022 at 11:38 AM Hello Lin, Oh I am glad to read this. Hugs. Line Gauthier February 2, 2022 at 4:08 PM Absolutely Darlene ~ this was a cowrite and very satisfying to write.

Ilene Bauer February 1, 2022 at 1:26 PM very powerful and beautifully written, line and chandana... Line Gauthier February 2, 2022 at 4:08 PM Thanks, Ilene. It was a 'fun' collaboration.

Gary Radice February 1, 2022 at 10:43 AM Line, Chandana - I echo Richard and Susan: Your words are profound and intimate. I will also add 'Beautifully sad.' Cheers - Gary Line Gauthier February 2, 2022 at 4:09 PM Thank you so much, Gary. Most appreciated.

Susan Lawrence February 1, 2022 at 8:21 AM Line, Just beautiful..so poignant and much heartfelt intimacy here. Love this deep emotional write. Susan :) Line Gauthier February 2, 2022 at 4:09 PM Thank you so much, Susan. Most appreciated.

Quoth Theraven February 1, 2022 at 7:40 AM Line, Very profound poem. Found meaning in ashes, if you live long enough. And many of us have. Consumed by this one. -Richard Line Gauthier February 2, 2022 at 4:09 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Richard ~