Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Seeking the Meaning of Life

The decades have slipped by
Sometimes I think I understand
But really most times I know
I haven’t figured out anything
And I haven’t got a clue

In any case with the setting sun
The meaning of life is at best enigmatic
All I really know is that time is elusive
And each precious minute volatile 



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology book ~THE TIME WE ARE GIVEN~ 2023

AP: 2nd place 2022, 3rd place 2025

Submitted on August 8, 2019 for contest NA RERUN - 2 sponsored by JOHN HAMILTON  -  RANKED 5TH

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John Hamilton August 10, 2019 at 6:40 PM I enjoyed this one Line, congrats! Line Gauthier August 10, 2019 at 9:18 PM Thanks, John. Much appreciated. Thanks for sponsoring this contest.

M. L. Kiser May 30, 2019 at 4:50 PM Eerily true. Line Gauthier May 30, 2019 at 10:37 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, ML.

Geoffrey Brewer May 26, 2019 at 9:09 PM There is wisdom in knowing what you don’t know. Value and enjoy the precious moments. Beautifully expressed, Line. Line Gauthier May 26, 2019 at 10:38 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Geoffrey.

Gershon Wolf May 26, 2019 at 7:29 PM Love the last two lines --- they pack quite a punch, yet clever too. G.L. in the contest, Line! :) gw Line Gauthier May 26, 2019 at 7:33 PM Thanks for your most appreciated visit and comment, Gershon.

Timothy Mcguire May 25, 2019 at 12:11 AM This is the hardest question in life to answer Line Gauthier May 25, 2019 at 12:35 AM Agreed, Timothy.

Mystic Rose Rose May 24, 2019 at 12:00 PM Volatile indeed but my how we cling to them moments at times, love your writings, Line. Have a wonderful day. hugs Line Gauthier May 24, 2019 at 4:26 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and compliment, Pixie.

John Hamilton May 24, 2019 at 10:33 AM Each precious minute is volatile, enjoyed this write Line, I also love the word enigmatic, this should do well in the contest! Line Gauthier May 24, 2019 at 4:26 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, John.

Ralph Sergi May 24, 2019 at 10:27 AM A beautiful poem with a message. Appreciate your time of good health wait patiently if you are ill. Line Gauthier May 24, 2019 at 4:27 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Ralph.

Caren Krutsinger May 24, 2019 at 9:11 AM All we have is our time; when we discover this we live more generously. Line Gauthier May 24, 2019 at 10:00 AM So true. Thanks fro your visit and comment, Caren.

David Mchattie May 23, 2019 at 11:50 PM You have nailed the proverbial conundrum on the head. Life is a great mystery. I gave up years ago worrying about it. Have a great day my friend. Line Gauthier May 24, 2019 at 8:44 AM Thank you for your most appreciated visit and comment, David.