Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Realizing life is short too late

aborted ambitions
time squandered
dreams abandoned
a life mismanaged

a ship with 
no one at the helm
subject to the currents
and the whim of winds

idle and adrift
we've run out of options
out of time and
out of excuses



AP: 2nd place 2026, Honorable Mention 2025

Submitted on June 2, 2025 for contest YOUR CHOICE T sponsored by BRIAN STRAND - Honorable Mention

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Unseeking Seeker June 3, 2025 at 10:27 PM given that what comes and goes is unreal, sooner or later we must pause in silence to inquire, ‘who am I’ in as that eternal light, in cave of heart aflame. Line Gauthier June 4, 2025 at 4:37 AM In asking that question, we begin our quest...

Frank Sheehan June 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM This piece rings of truth. Powerful pen. Nice rhythm and flow. Thanks for posting. Line Gauthier June 4, 2025 at 4:38 AM Thank you very much, Frank. Much appreciated ~