Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Notes About The Poem

 
This was partially inspired by a key scene from the movie “The English Patient”

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Promises

he made promises
he could not keep
forces stacked against him
unable to overcome
returning home
with defeat in his heart
claiming both prize and failure
closing the loop on
passion and sorrow
life and death



Read on air by invitation  ~  August 19, 2020  'POETIC INKLINGS'

AP: 3rd place 2020, Front Page Pick 2020

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Michelle Faulkner October 17, 2018 at 1:43 PM So sad, like the lines 'closing the loop on/passion and sorrow' - touching- Line Gauthier October 17, 2018 at 5:45 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Michelle.

M. L. Kiser October 16, 2018 at 3:17 PM Wow, that's a powerful poem; haven't seen the movie, but I must. Line Gauthier October 16, 2018 at 3:26 PM Absolutely, ML. It must have won best picture of the year when it came out.

Charlie Smith October 16, 2018 at 12:37 PM Wonderful verse from a great movie, well done Line... Line Gauthier October 16, 2018 at 1:02 PM If you recall the scene, it was so poignant and not a word was said. Thanks for your visit and comment, Charlie.