Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Poolside Reverie

i remember
being by the pool
i was no more than ten
my grand-mother
was enjoying herself
chatting and laughing
suddenly
i caught
myself thinking

it will be nice
to get to that age
and not care
what my body
looks like

what !

even at that age
i knew
there was something
wrong

they had gotten
to me

i was already
brainwashed



AP: Honorable Mention 2021

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Gershon Wolf March 7, 2021 at 9:44 AM Ha, ha, ha, ha! The ever-lurking, evil 'THEY!' always looking to 'get you!' (btw Who are 'They' anyway?! Lol.) ~ gw Line Gauthier March 7, 2021 at 12:57 PM not sure but I am sure 'they' got me. lol

Jack Horne March 5, 2021 at 12:45 PM lol, love this Line Gauthier March 6, 2021 at 1:10 PM sorry to say this is a true story ~

Regina Mcintosh March 5, 2021 at 6:05 AM So adorable. Love it. God bless you. Love, Gina Line Gauthier March 5, 2021 at 12:10 PM much appreciated, Gina ~

Kim Rodrigues March 4, 2021 at 7:51 PM LOL! Love this! Fave! Line Gauthier March 4, 2021 at 7:56 PM Thanks, Kim. Most appreciated ~

Ann Gilmour March 4, 2021 at 6:52 PM That's scary - so much pressure even then... thought provoking words my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx Line Gauthier March 4, 2021 at 7:57 PM I have no idea where that idea came from. Ten years old and back then !

Unseeking Seeker March 4, 2021 at 6:24 PM Clear light dawns! Line Gauthier March 4, 2021 at 6:34 PM indeed ~ the ah-ha moment