Line Gauthier Poet Lay

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Romance Alive and Well

Time, chameleon illusion–
glosses over each hurtful slur
corralling each warm memory
to morph the past to one grey blur.

Emotional paralysis
senses dulled from desolation.
Suddenly comes along the buoy
in the middle of an ocean.

You found me or did I find you
against the odds we two should meet
neither looking, just two souls lost
--love, the mystery bittersweet.

The rules have changed along the way
yet, neath the rubble, fires dwell.
It is a game well worth the play
Knowing romance can cast its spell.



AP: 1st place 2022

Submitted on March 29, 2022 for contest FORM L - LAY sponsored by CONSTANCE LA FRANCE  -  RANKED 1ST

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Constance La France April 8, 2022 at 1:23 PM Line, congratulations on your win in my Lay Contest with your wonderful poem, you know I love your voice ~Constance Line Gauthier April 8, 2022 at 3:20 PM Thank you so much for hosting, Constance... and for the recognition. Most appreciated.

Sam Kauffman April 8, 2022 at 10:44 AM Indeed, romance does cast a spell Line! Congratulations on your win! Blessings to you. Line Gauthier April 8, 2022 at 3:20 PM Thank you very much, Sam. Most appreciated ~

Sara Kendrick April 5, 2022 at 4:38 AM I have quickly read your winning entry in Constance's contest and found it worthy of its honor. Congrats. Sara Line Gauthier April 5, 2022 at 7:14 AM Thank you very much, Sara ~

Ann Peck April 4, 2022 at 5:04 PM Congratulations on First Place, Line! I love "chameleon illusion," too. Line Gauthier April 4, 2022 at 7:44 PM Thank you very much, Ann ~ most appreciated.

Christuraj Alex April 4, 2022 at 6:23 AM "chameleon illusion", "dulled from desolation" - Beautiful. Congratulations! Line Gauthier April 4, 2022 at 8:21 AM Thank you very much, Christuraj ~

Sara Kendrick March 31, 2022 at 1:07 PM I like the last line "Knowing romance can cast its spell". Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. Your visit to my page was encouraging. Sara Line Gauthier March 31, 2022 at 4:18 PM Thanks, Sara. Most appreciated ~

Ann Peck March 30, 2022 at 12:01 PM Line, that is so lovely. The rules have changed along the way, yet, neath the rubble fires dwell. Those lines fit me so well. They grabbed my heart.:) Line Gauthier March 30, 2022 at 2:16 PM Thank you very much, Ann ~ much appreciated

Unseeking Seeker March 29, 2022 at 9:31 PM Superbo! Line Gauthier March 30, 2022 at 2:16 PM Thanks for your most appreciated visit and comment ~

Darlene De Beaulieu March 29, 2022 at 10:09 AM Hello Line, oh , I love this poem, it is so romantic. Hugs. Darlene De Beaulieu March 30, 2022 at 10:28 AM Hello Lin, you are very welcome. I hope you are having a good day. Hugs. Line Gauthier March 29, 2022 at 4:58 PM Thank you very much, Darlene. I appreciate your comment ~