Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Out Like a Candle

out like a candle
in a gust of wind

there then not
gone
taken from me

replaced by a gaping silence
a faded memory
a heartache
throbbing
refusing to heal

i try to remember
the tone of your voice
of your laughter

barely audible
it’s there in the distance
out of reach
a million light years away

and i trapped on my side
alone in this realm
disconnected
i now rush to accomplish
all that i must
so i may join you
some day
in eternity



AP: Honorable Mention 2022

Submitted on May 7, 2021 for contest ALL YOURS (MAY 9) sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  RANKED 1ST

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Barbara Barry-Nishanian December 7, 2020 at 7:58 AM Line, as so often happens, our deepest pain births feelings and expressions until this moment unreached and unfelt. I'll speak for those who have admired your poems and appreciated your loving comments to us. You are not alone. Thank you for these new poems reflecting your grief and love...love you Line Gauthier December 7, 2020 at 5:36 PM Thank you so much, Barbara ~

Timothy Mcguire December 5, 2020 at 8:47 PM You will join him one day. Not too soon we pray. Line Gauthier December 6, 2020 at 7:36 AM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Timothy ~

Ann Gilmour December 4, 2020 at 2:13 PM A heartache that will never completely heal for a part of it has gone with Dennis and will only be complete when you meet again in eternity. He is all aound you Line take comfort in that my friend. With love and hugs Ann xx Line Gauthier December 4, 2020 at 2:51 PM Absolutely, thanks, Ann ~

Darlene De Beaulieu December 3, 2020 at 12:43 PM Hello Lin, yes you will be with your husband one day. I know it is hard. I know. I will make it my fav. Lin. take care. Darlene Darlene De Beaulieu December 6, 2020 at 11:13 AM Hello Lin, You are welcome. Our snow is melting again. I hope it will be like this for Christmas. Take care. Hugs Darlene. Line Gauthier December 3, 2020 at 12:49 PM Thank you, Darlene. Most appreciated ~

Caren Krutsinger December 2, 2020 at 11:44 PM "barely audible it’s there in the distance out of reach a million light years away" - a fave for me Line. Line Gauthier December 3, 2020 at 12:49 PM Thank you so much, Caren. Most appreciated ~

Gershon Wolf December 2, 2020 at 7:43 PM Another beautiful write that tugs at the heart, Line. Write on, please. ~ In Friendship, Gershon Line Gauthier December 2, 2020 at 8:09 PM Thanks, Gershon. Most appreciated ~