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She Understands

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up in her tower
in a sequence of forevers
sure she hears
she sees she feels

she breaks fast with the best of them
then on through the day
she’ll do what she must
till she welcomes the night
and the moon in its wake

the scatter of stars
in a sky made of onyx
goes stagnant swayed
by a tide without malice

she understands
in the utterness of silence
she understands naught
but bitterness and sorrow
as it drifts in
beached and bleached
alone and in defeat
onto the sands
at her feet                                  



Read on air by invitation  ~  August 7, 2022  'POETS HARBOUR'

AP: Honorable Mention 2022

Submitted on January 1, 2022 for contest IN CONVERSATION WITH OUR SOUL sponsored by UNSEEKING SEEKER  -  RANKED 8TH

Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2022

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Ann Peck Date: 1/24/2022 11:13:00 AM Beautiful, Line ~ so poignant. I love it :) Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/24/2022 12:38:00 PM Thank you very much, Ann ~

Ann Gilmour Date: 1/15/2022 11:59:00 PM Line your poetic skills are truly outstanding! Congratulations dear Line ~ WOW... Hugs Ann xxx Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/16/2022 4:45:00 AM Thank you, Ann ~ you are too kind.

Bj Legros Kelley Date: 1/14/2022 1:35:00 PM Beautifully penned sadness 'beached and bleached alone and in defeat onto the sands at her feet'. I could feel her pain, and almost feel the sand beneath her feet as she walks along in her sorrow. This is an amazing poem. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/15/2022 1:50:00 PM Thank you so much, BJ. Most appreciated ~

Geoffrey Brewer Date: 1/13/2022 1:39:00 PM Haunting words and images captivate this reader. Impressive writing, Line. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/15/2022 1:50:00 PM Thank you so much, Geoffrey. Most appreciated ~

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/13/2022 12:57:00 PM wow, outstanding, line. I see you won a contest too. Congrats Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/15/2022 1:50:00 PM Thanks, Andrea. Much appreciated ~

Beata Agustin Date: 1/11/2022 10:50:00 PM Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/15/2022 1:50:00 PM Thank you, Beata. Much appreciated ~

M. L. Kiser Date: 1/11/2022 4:46:00 PM Fantastic metaphor, this takes me into my own unconscious waters. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/12/2022 3:44:00 PM Thank you, ML. Much appreciated ~

Sandra L. Weiss Date: 1/11/2022 10:37:00 AM So poetically beautiful, Line. Your words and emotions written in every line. Congrats on your win. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/12/2022 3:45:00 PM Thank you very much, Sandra ~

Paul Callus Date: 1/8/2022 3:22:00 PM This is a beautiful expressive poem which touches the heart, Line. Despite everything, she knows where she stands and how to deal with sorrow and sadness. ~ Congratulations for your honourable mention, my friend. ~ Best regards // paul Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/12/2022 3:45:00 PM Thank you very much, Paul. Much appreciated ~

Vickie Hurtt - Thayer Date: 1/8/2022 3:11:00 PM Love this Line, the scatter of stars in a sky made of onyx-just lovely. Vickie Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/12/2022 3:45:00 PM Thank you so much, Vickie.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 1/7/2022 10:17:00 AM WOW Line! This is just gorgeous! Congratulations on your worthy win. New year blessings xxoo Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/7/2022 10:42:00 AM Thank you very much, Connie. Most appreciated ~

Paula Goldsmith Date: 1/7/2022 8:23:00 AM Congratulations on your win. A "Lovely" write and picture. Have a blessed day writing away................... Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/7/2022 10:42:00 AM Thank you so much, Paula ~

Christuraj Alex Date: 1/7/2022 8:05:00 AM Great work. Congratulations! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/7/2022 10:42:00 AM Thanks, Christuraj ~

Unseeking Seeker Date: 1/7/2022 1:17:00 AM You take us in deep, where few dare to look. Thanks for sharing, Line. Congrats on your win! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/7/2022 10:43:00 AM Thank you so much. A wonderful contest ~

Charles Messina Date: 1/5/2022 5:55:00 PM Wonderful, Line. Gorgeously written! Best wishes...Happy New Year my friend. Hugs Charlie Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/7/2022 10:43:00 AM Much appreciated, Charlie. Thanks ~

Timothy Mcguire Date: 1/5/2022 5:43:00 PM Miss Line, I could write many words about how good this poem is written but only one is worthy of this fine poem...FANTASTIC.... Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/7/2022 10:44:00 AM Thank you, Timothy. Most appreciated ~

Panagiota Romios Date: 1/4/2022 8:37:00 AM Poetic Artistry Panagiota Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/4/2022 5:19:00 PM Thank you very much, Panagiota ~

Mike Gentile Date: 1/4/2022 3:57:00 AM Many survive and bear a brave face to the world! Your poem bares the soul of such a silence suffered! A great one line xxoo Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/4/2022 5:19:00 PM Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated ~

Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/3/2022 9:27:00 PM Lovely, Line! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/4/2022 5:20:00 PM Thank you, Kim ~

P.S. Awtry Date: 1/2/2022 5:21:00 PM Line, the way you use words is artistry. The sadness, against this beautiful backdrop...like nature is trying to speak... and the surprise, the contrast, between the title and then the conclusion. Bravo! FAV Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 1/4/2022 5:20:00 PM Thank you very much, PS ~ most appreciated.