Line Gauthier Poet Monorhyme

Respect Costs Money

Looking back in retrospect
Previous owners were circumspect 
Not meaning harsh disrespect
But years of neglect 
And upkeep gone unchecked
Amount much to the domino effect

Our new architect
With his cryptic dialect
And superior intellect
Presents his bold new project
Structural troubles to correct 
Existing building to protect 
Proud addition to erect
For youthfulness to inject 
Pride and strength to resurrect
And combat the greenhouse effect     

The costs both direct and indirect     
There for us to dissect and inspect
Several naysayers to deflect
Since from all we’ll have to collect
Because we know some will object 
To grand illusions of prospect
Garnered benefits to expect
And resurgence of self-respect 
To create a positive ripple effect


AP: Honorable Mention 2020

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Tom Cunningham March 18, 2018 at 2:40 AM Wow, great verse line. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong March 17, 2018 at 7:12 PM Wow Line, you did really well with your entry. A positive message for those of us trying to make the world a better place. Bravo! : ) Line Gauthier March 17, 2018 at 7:38 PM Thanks for your visit and comment, Connie. Most appreciated.

White Wolf March 17, 2018 at 7:12 PM Wowza! Most impressive indeed, Line.