Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Raise the Roof

 "Fragments and crumbs of life, all the little pieces"
                                           John Ruskin, 1853


beyond poverty of drab ghettos
a child's playful imagination
breaks free of urban confines
tearing down walls of oppression
to soar higher and higher
gathering momentum 
to conquer bright blue skies                 



AP: Honorable Mention 2022

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Constance La France September 10, 2020 at 2:50 AM Line, congratulations on your win in my challenge All The Little Pieces with this wonderful write _Constance Line Gauthier September 10, 2020 at 6:35 PM Thanks, Constance. Great challenge as usual ~

Paula Goldsmith September 4, 2020 at 5:47 PM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful picture to go with your poem. Few words with much said. Enjoy your win and day................ Line Gauthier September 4, 2020 at 6:05 PM Thanks, Paula. Most appreciated ~

Anne-Lise Andresen September 4, 2020 at 11:00 AM - The child has no worries and is full of imagination ... a lovely poem, Line :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Line Gauthier September 4, 2020 at 4:40 PM Thank you, Sunshine ~

Gershon Wolf August 27, 2020 at 5:26 PM This one really swings! Great photo and penning, methinks. Thanks, Line Line Gauthier August 27, 2020 at 9:18 PM Thank you very much, Gershon.

Alwi Shatry August 25, 2020 at 7:23 AM A child's innocence is the epitome of freedom from the burdens of culture, society and age. Line Gauthier August 25, 2020 at 2:56 PM Absolutely, Alwi, well said ~