Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Second Chances

The spiral staircase made her high heels sing
Descending in slow motion, a lovely sight to see
Graceful, ever so slightly lifting her flowing gown
Bare shoulders and plungent neckline
Emotional, he waited by the makeshift altar
Clutching handwritten vows and fidgeting
He wanted to capture every breathless millisecond

This mountaintop villa was truly a dream come true
From here the city churches pierced the mist
How long he had waited for this moment
For many reasons fearing it may never come
Sometimes life hangs but by a thread
And second chances aren’t always guaranteed 

In a short ceremony he had married his goddess
As husband and wife, waving farewell through the door 
He closed it, and, now smiling, crossed the square
By his side, the new bride he held proudly
Life offered now a million possibilities
And dreams of a fairy tale to write



AP: 2nd place, Honorable Mention 2020

Submitted on May 7, 2018 for contest ONE NINE AND SIXTEEN UPGRADE VERSION sponsored by VIV WIGLEY  -  RANKED 4TH

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Elaine George June 22, 2018 at 9:30 AM Great story telling, Line. Many congrats on your win. Elaine Line Gauthier June 22, 2018 at 2:35 PM Thank you so much, Elaine. Most appreciated.

Subimal Sinha-Roy June 22, 2018 at 1:32 AM Congratulations on your win, line. Line Gauthier June 22, 2018 at 7:53 AM Thank you, Subimal.

Tom Cunningham June 20, 2018 at 11:33 PM Congratulations Line. Tom Line Gauthier June 22, 2018 at 7:54 AM Thanks, Tom.

Kai Michael Neumann May 12, 2018 at 2:35 AM I like this. My wife and I (both second time) married in our garden under a black wattle tree with the birds twittering and a few friends singing. The Universe is kind to us. Many wishes, Kai Line Gauthier May 12, 2018 at 7:24 AM Lovely, Kaai. Thank you so much for leaving such a touching comment.

Andrea Dietrich May 9, 2018 at 8:58 AM Well, Line, I had to wake extra early to make up for comments I did not get to yesterday. Anyway, another day, another dollar. Have a good one!! And see you later. Line Gauthier May 9, 2018 at 8:09 PM Who needs sleep anyway! LOL

Caren Krutsinger May 9, 2018 at 8:18 AM I love seeing this from the new groom's perspective: Emotional, he waited by the makeshift altar Clutching handwritten vows and fidgeting He wanted to capture every breathless millisecond This is a WOW. Line Gauthier May 9, 2018 at 8:09 PM Thank you so much, Caren. Most appreciated.

CayCay Godwin May 8, 2018 at 12:33 PM I had adolescent romance excitement throughout the poem, you stirred me thus. Your poem captured and held me. I just love love. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Line Gauthier May 8, 2018 at 10:23 PM So sweet. Thank you so much for your lovely visit an comment, CayCay.

Winged Warrior May 8, 2018 at 8:40 AM Nicely done Line...very smooth and enticing...love and light...^WW^ Line Gauthier May 8, 2018 at 9:04 AM Thank you, WW. Most appreciated.

Harry Horsman May 8, 2018 at 4:47 AM Wonderful story you weave into your poem, Line. good luck in contest. Line Gauthier May 8, 2018 at 9:05 AM Thank you so much, Harry, for your lovely visit and comment.

Pashang Salehi May 7, 2018 at 9:40 PM Very nice good luck in the contest Line Gauthier May 7, 2018 at 9:46 PM Thank you, Pashang. Much appreciated.

Eve Roper May 7, 2018 at 9:19 PM I love the scene you created, Line, the imagery is great.. Luck in the contest.. Hugs Line Gauthier May 7, 2018 at 9:46 PM Thanks, Eve. Most appreciated.

Carole Duet May 7, 2018 at 8:03 PM What a beautiful scene! Love this. P.S. soupmail

Andrea Dietrich May 7, 2018 at 5:45 PM Oh my goodness. I have not even had a chance to SEE this contest yet and here you have already put out your version for it. This is very cleverly composed, Line. I think it deserves a good placement!! Line Gauthier May 7, 2018 at 9:15 PM I immediately got a vision when I read the contest rules. I love it when that happens. LOL

Andrea Dietrich May 7, 2018 at 5:45 PM Love that fairy tale ending. Line Gauthier May 7, 2018 at 9:15 PM Thanks, Andrea, for your most appreciated visit and comment.

Tom Cunningham May 7, 2018 at 5:10 PM A great romantic verse Line, yes, everyone deserves a second chance. Good luck. Tom. Line Gauthier May 7, 2018 at 9:16 PM Thank you, Tom. Most appreciated.

Robertina B. May 7, 2018 at 4:47 PM Such fantastic imagery, Line!! Your free verse had me in a trance like state, for the moment.. Amazing!! Line Gauthier May 7, 2018 at 9:16 PM Thank you so much, Robertina. Most appreciated.

Mike Gentile May 7, 2018 at 1:24 PM Line, I love the magic you have woven with this oh so romantic story. We all deserve a second chance, this one is very beautiful GL in the contest xxoo Line Gauthier May 7, 2018 at 3:08 PM Thanks, Mike, for much appreciated visit and comment.