Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

So That's How It's Going To Be

They’re big fans of themselves
basking in mirrored glory
their own shadows they adore
will talk your ear off
if you let them

they’re everywhere
I unwittingly attract them ~
I may as well be a magnet
they love me because I’m quite happy
being polite not talking about myself
gives them the whole stage to themselves

It gets old though when
I finally have something I want to share
how dare I want to hold the mike
for a whole five minutes in the spotlight

Guess what~ they can't even pretend
to be interested ~ so that’s the end of that



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

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Joan C. Fingon April 24, 2020 at 9:52 AM you nailed it. very clever and so true. some conversations turn out that way Line Gauthier April 25, 2020 at 12:30 AM Thanks, Joan. Much appreciated.

Hannah Borke March 2, 2020 at 5:40 PM My line: “nothing’s more boring than boring conversation” Line Gauthier March 2, 2020 at 7:01 PM Good one, Hannah.

Vickie Hurtt - Thayer February 24, 2020 at 1:03 PM How I feel...finally penned by someone else! Line Gauthier February 24, 2020 at 2:01 PM Thanks, Vjckie. Glad you could relate.

Jean Bush February 23, 2020 at 11:55 AM They spend up your time but won't give a dime. How true. Very well penned. We can all relate, & yes, I've done it, too. Line Gauthier February 23, 2020 at 12:05 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Jean.

Caren Krutsinger February 22, 2020 at 10:20 PM "they love me because I’m quite happy being polite not talking about myself gives them the whole stage to themselves" - sometimes I feel that I am guilty of being terribly ANNOYED by these people. Other times, I am consternated to discover I am one. You must be a terrific listener! Line Gauthier February 23, 2020 at 3:16 AM I get the feeling your conversations are not one-sided, Caren.

Ronald D Thompson February 22, 2020 at 2:52 PM Can relate. Excellently penned Line. A Fave. Best wishes...Ron Line Gauthier February 22, 2020 at 3:13 PM Thanks for the compliment, Ronald. Most appreciated.