Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Inspired by the book Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

Soaring

When I see a lone seagull
Circling high above
I’m reminded of Jonathan

I recognize his kindred spirit
As one who would not stoop
For discarded french fries
In a stripmall parking lot

I wonder as up above he circles
How grand his aspirations
His dreams and fantasies

As he soars the openness of the skies
I often think of Jonathan
And stop to wonder if I myself
Am soaring to the heights I should



AP: Honorable Mention 2021

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Caren Krutsinger May 8, 2019 at 11:22 AM "I wonder as up above he circles How grand his aspirations His dreams and fantasies" - this is so 1969's and early 70's! Adore it! Line Gauthier May 8, 2019 at 11:40 AM Absolutely. Thanks for your much appreciated visit and compliment, Caren.

Timothy Mcguire May 6, 2019 at 3:21 PM Miss Line, the theme of my graduation, prom and my yearbook was Jonathan Livingston Seagull. This write brought back some great memories of 1974. Thank you. Line Gauthier May 6, 2019 at 7:25 PM I totally agree that it is such a fond memory of yesteryear, Timothy. Everyone of our generation knows Jonathan.

Gershon Wolf May 6, 2019 at 2:49 PM Wonderful, philosophical, reflective write. I want you to know that this poem is going to be pinned to the wall right in front of my desk, to remind me to heed its words!!! Great stuff, Line. A FAVE! Best wishes, gw Line Gauthier May 6, 2019 at 7:25 PM What a wonderful compliment, Gershon. I am touched.

Panagiota Romios May 6, 2019 at 2:44 AM Hi Line, thanks for the reminder about Jonathan!-)) Happy Soaring to You. PANAGIOTA Line Gauthier May 6, 2019 at 6:05 AM Thanks, Panagiota. Much appreciated.