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Romance Alive and Well

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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

Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2022

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Constance La France Date: 4/8/2022 1:23:00 PM Line, congratulations on your win in my Lay Contest with your wonderful poem, you know I love your voice ~Constance Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 4/8/2022 3:20:00 PM Thank you so much for hosting, Constance... and for the recognition. Most appreciated.

Sam Kauffman Date: 4/8/2022 10:44:00 AM Indeed, romance does cast a spell Line! Congratulations on your win! Blessings to you. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 4/8/2022 3:20:00 PM Thank you very much, Sam. Most appreciated ~

Sara Kendrick Date: 4/5/2022 4:38:00 AM I have quickly read your winning entry in Constance's contest and found it worthy of its honor. Congrats. Sara Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 4/5/2022 7:14:00 AM Thank you very much, Sara ~

Ann Peck Date: 4/4/2022 5:04:00 PM Congratulations on First Place, Line! I love "chameleon illusion," too. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 4/4/2022 7:44:00 PM Thank you very much, Ann ~ most appreciated.

Christuraj Alex Date: 4/4/2022 6:23:00 AM "chameleon illusion", "dulled from desolation" - Beautiful. Congratulations! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 4/4/2022 8:21:00 AM Thank you very much, Christuraj ~

Sara Kendrick Date: 3/31/2022 1:07:00 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 Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/31/2022 4:18:00 PM Thanks, Sara. Most appreciated ~

Ann Peck Date: 3/30/2022 12:01:00 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.:) Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/30/2022 2:16:00 PM Thank you very much, Ann ~ much appreciated

Unseeking Seeker Date: 3/29/2022 9:31:00 PM Superbo! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/30/2022 2:16:00 PM Thanks for your most appreciated visit and comment ~

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/29/2022 10:09:00 AM Hello Line, oh , I love this poem, it is so romantic. Hugs. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/30/2022 10:28:00 AM Hello Lin, you are very welcome. I hope you are having a good day. Hugs. Line Gauthier Date: 3/29/2022 4:58:00 PM Thank you very much, Darlene. I appreciate your comment ~