Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Ski Afternoon Surprise

spring was coming early
the call was heard for squeezing in
one extra outdoor outing
so we loaded up our skis, boots and gear
it was minus ten celsius and sunny

swooshing and gliding through the snow
soaking in those awesome sunrays
warm enough to wrap our coats around our waist

when clouds rolled in and it got cooler
we threw back on that extra layer
the scenery was breathtakingly spectacular

suddenly we turned a corner
coming across a bush the size of a wall
it was surreal… filled with plump fluffy birds
rosy breasted feathered balls frozen in their spot
like spectators at a slow motion olympic event

they watched our procession unimpressed



AP: 3rd place 2022, Honorable Mention 2022

Submitted on April 10, 2018 for PREMIERE CONTEST 140 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  RANKED 2ND

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Sandra Haight April 15, 2018 at 5:33 PM A lovely write, Line, full of great winter imagery warmed by the unexpected 'rosy-breasted feathered balls.' Loved it! Congrats on your podium win. Hugs, Sandra Line Gauthier April 15, 2018 at 5:51 PM Thank you so much, Sandra. Much appreciated.

Susan Gentry April 14, 2018 at 10:00 AM Congratulations on your win with this delightful poem. Line Gauthier April 14, 2018 at 4:06 PM Thank you very much, Susan. Much appreciate.

Heidi Sands April 14, 2018 at 6:41 AM Wow! Amazing poem. Congratulations ;) Line Gauthier April 14, 2018 at 4:07 PM Thank you, Heidi. Very kind of you.

Andrea Dietrich April 13, 2018 at 5:20 PM As you can see, I am back now. I think I have 20 more comments to reply to and then I'm gonna get to Soupmail!! Line Gauthier April 13, 2018 at 8:42 PM Never a dull moment!

Andrea Dietrich April 13, 2018 at 5:20 PM Whoooo Hooooo!!! Congratulations, girlfriend!!!!! (also, cute poem!) Line Gauthier April 13, 2018 at 8:42 PM Thank you so much for the energetic cheers, Andrea !

Janice Canerdy April 13, 2018 at 9:55 AM Superb, Line! CONGRATS! Janice Line Gauthier April 13, 2018 at 11:24 AM Thank you, Janice. Much appreciated.

L. J. Carber April 13, 2018 at 9:22 AM Congrats, Line, on your win--you set the scene perfectly, and I loved the irony at the ending (other than dogs, I can't think of any species that cares if we are around or not.) Line Gauthier April 13, 2018 at 9:35 AM So true. Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, L.J.

Tom Cunningham April 13, 2018 at 1:14 AM Congratulations Line, well deserved ain. Tom. Line Gauthier April 13, 2018 at 9:36 AM Thanks, Tom. Much appreciated.

Richard Lamoureux April 11, 2018 at 8:47 AM Ha ha, delightfully entertaining. Line Gauthier April 11, 2018 at 10:09 AM It was a last chance to get this poem in before the warm weather comes... still hopeful on that. LOL

Mike Gentile April 11, 2018 at 7:26 AM Sounds like a wonderful surprise, I love birds and you've provided a great peek into your snowy afternoon xxoo Line Gauthier April 11, 2018 at 8:00 AM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, |Mike.

Reason A. Poteet April 11, 2018 at 7:11 AM Great narrative of your ski trek, Line. The wall of birds was spectacular. Reckon they were in awe (and maybe fear) of those ski sticks you carried. Love the attention to details. Line Gauthier April 11, 2018 at 8:00 AM Thank you for your lovely visit and comment. I didn't get the impression they were impressed one little bit.

Viv Wigley April 11, 2018 at 1:39 AM Very descriptive poem on what sounds like a fun and memorable day, Line. Enjoyed. Viv x Line Gauthier April 11, 2018 at 8:01 AM Thank your for your lovely visit and comment, Viv.

Tom Cunningham April 10, 2018 at 11:34 PM Could just picture it line, blue sky, brilliant white snow and then the audience. Tom. Line Gauthier April 11, 2018 at 8:02 AM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Tom.