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Queen of Croissants

Known for miles around
As the Queen of Croissants
She’d perfected her art for years
But at what cost
More physically demanding than you might think
She gave the best years of her youth
Working at a small town bakery
The strain on her hands and body taking their toll
Owners had lucked out and they knew it
She loved her art and would have done it for free
Trying to produce the work of three
Never took a sick day in twenty-five years
Couldn’t have worked harder if the place had been her own
The owners were greedy, looking to save their own hide
Watched her toil while they leisurely went about their day
Went on vacations leaving her the keys 
Knowing all too well the place would run smoothly
Heaven forbid she would get a thank you
Or - bite your lip – a bonus



AP: 2nd place 2020

March 4, 2018 Poem of the Day

Originally posted on March 2, 2018

Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2018

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Timothy Mcguire Date: 6/9/2018 9:22:00 AM Greed is an ugly monster hidden just below that smiling face. Your poem spotlights that perfectly. Well done. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/9/2018 2:06:00 PM Thank you so much for resurrecting this poem, Timothy.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/13/2018 6:38:00 PM oh my, how sad the little show of gratitude they gave her. Very interesting one, LIne, with a very eye catching title on it! Fictional? Also I see another POTD. This is what "sells" our work here!! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 4/13/2018 8:36:00 PM This is about my sister and nothing is exaggerated unfortunately.

Kurt Philip Behm Date: 3/13/2018 1:03:00 AM Very poignant and nicely done! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/13/2018 9:56:00 AM Thank you, Kurt. Much appreciated visit and comment.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 3/10/2018 7:35:00 AM Perhaps, she is truly the lucky one, doing what she wants. Serving those who love each bite. Congrats, Line, on the POTD! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/10/2018 8:51:00 AM Thank you, Kim. Most appreciated.

Rob Carmack Date: 3/6/2018 4:25:00 PM A sad reality for most, but the good don't do it for recognition, they do it because they are good. In the end, everyone gets their wage. Congrats on POTD! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/6/2018 4:49:00 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Rob.

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/6/2018 12:20:00 PM Hello Lin,I love the croissant, I like it best with the cheese. When I go to Tim Horton's I always have one with a cup of coffee. Have a nice day my friend. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/6/2018 1:47:00 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Darlene. Much appreciated.

Vladislav Raven Date: 3/5/2018 10:25:00 AM Hi Line, congratulations on your POTD. It is much deserved for this excellent write. Have a wonderful Monday. Hugs....Mike. XX Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/5/2018 10:35:00 AM Thank you, Vladislav, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Kai Michael Neumann Date: 3/5/2018 5:47:00 AM This is a wonderful narrative poem. Sad and real, passionate and thoughtful. Thank you, Kai Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/5/2018 9:21:00 AM Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, Kai.

Rohini Balram Date: 3/5/2018 1:39:00 AM Love the story telling style used and enjoyed the emotional and realistic plot as well. Beautiful line - 'looking to save their own hide' Well deserving POTD Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/5/2018 9:45:00 AM Thank you, Rohini. Much appreciated visit and comment.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 3/5/2018 12:04:00 AM I can totally relate to your wonderful poem Line! I used to be that kind of giver but have learned to say no in my senior years. Congratulations on having this poem honored with POTD! : ) Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/5/2018 9:45:00 AM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Connie. Have a great day!

Maurice Yvonne Date: 3/4/2018 8:07:00 PM Congratulations. Beautiful! A Fav. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/4/2018 9:41:00 PM Thank you so much, Maurice. Most appreciated.

Maria Williams Date: 3/4/2018 6:35:00 PM Congratulations on POTD Line, I totally identify with this excellent write, having been there and done it, and being on the "wrong end" of putting passion first and getting taken advantage of. Time has made me wiser though. Thanks for sharing....Maria Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/4/2018 7:44:00 PM Thank you so much for your kind visit and comment, Maria.

Emily Willbur Date: 3/4/2018 2:12:00 PM I totally love this poem! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/4/2018 4:06:00 PM Thank you so much, Emily. Very appreciated.

Sandra Haight Date: 3/4/2018 1:00:00 PM Such a great poem so full of wisdom to beware of those 'takers', Line. Very well expressed, and congrats on your poem being deservedly honored as Poem of the Day! Hugs, Sandra Login to Reply

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 3/4/2018 12:42:00 PM Extra hot sauciness in this one Line! congrats on potd hilighting excellence, well done! xomo Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/4/2018 12:55:00 PM Thank you, Maureen. Most appreciated visit and comment.

Carol B. Date: 3/4/2018 12:24:00 PM Congratulations on receiving POTD. It took forever for me to finally look out for myself. When you’re a giver make sure it’s for someone who appreciates your efforts and doesn’t just take you for granted. Great piece! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/4/2018 12:26:00 PM Words of wisdom. Some people learn it quickly, others slower... Thank you for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Eve Roper Date: 3/4/2018 11:55:00 AM Congratulations on POTD, Line... Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/4/2018 12:25:00 PM Thank you, eve. Much appreciated.

Roy Pett Date: 3/4/2018 11:28:00 AM Congratulations on POTD Line, I can relate to your well written poem, 30 years of loyal service forced to leave never received a thank you. :) Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/4/2018 12:23:00 PM Ouch. If it's not too late, I'd like to thank you for being loyal, Roy, it's a wonderful quality. Bravo on your new found freedom - well deserved!!!

Charlie Smith Date: 3/4/2018 9:18:00 AM Warmest congratulations for POTD honors Line, well done... Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/4/2018 9:34:00 AM Thank you so much, Charlie. Much appreciated.

Daniel Turner Date: 3/4/2018 8:19:00 AM How does the line go? "If they were not meant to be sheared God would not have made them sheep" It is a cruel world, where everyone must stand up for themselves and say "no more" Your poem tells it like it is. Congratulations on POTD, Line. I was one who loved my job. I know my boss used me but then again it's because I let him, not because he was an a#@hole. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/4/2018 8:42:00 AM Thanks for your visit and for leaving a comment, Daniel. Abuse is often something you let happen and others are only too happy to oblige.

Agnes Krampe Date: 3/4/2018 7:34:00 AM Good storytelling, Line. Congrats on POTD. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/4/2018 8:42:00 AM Thank you, Agnes. Very appreciated.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/4/2018 6:07:00 AM - Yes, greed ... Tom, says it right : "full of leeches, bloodsuckers and parasites" - a great poem, Line - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/4/2018 8:43:00 AM Thank you, Sunshine. Most appreciated.

John Gondolf Date: 3/4/2018 5:53:00 AM Nicely done, Line, the world is full of takers living off the hard work of the givers. Congrats on POTD. John Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/4/2018 8:43:00 AM Thanks for your warm visit and comment, John.

Vijay Pandit Date: 3/4/2018 5:53:00 AM Congrats Line on POTD. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/4/2018 8:44:00 AM Thanks, Vijay. Much appreciated.

Tom Cunningham Date: 3/4/2018 1:33:00 AM Just popping back to say congratulations for Potd. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/4/2018 8:45:00 AM Thank, Tom. Much appreciated.

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