Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Sophie's Heart

around her neck
she wears her heart
dangled on a silver chain

the pink of polished quartz
-- more valuable than any treasure --
the special gift she gave
her precious daughter

now each caress awakens memories
of Sophie’s laughter and
million dollar smile
in the blissfully awaited moment
of forgotten visits to the cancer ward

she can still see Sophie
blowing out her birthday candles
her eyes lit up with joy

and when she clasped the chain
around Sophie’s tiny neck
how proud she looked!
how Sophie shone with glee

but she’d never see another birthday
Sophie was destined to remain forever four

and around mom’s neck
she wears her heart
dangled on a silver chain



AP: 1st place 2021

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Timothy Mcguire July 8, 2019 at 7:53 PM So sad So well written Line Gauthier July 8, 2019 at 9:16 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Timothy.

Caren Krutsinger July 7, 2019 at 10:54 PM So sad but often true. Being a mother, I cannot imagine it but this is done in a lovely way, Line. Line Gauthier July 7, 2019 at 11:34 PM I can't imagine it either, Caren. Don't want to!

Sandra Adams July 7, 2019 at 12:36 PM such a touching write...one could see this one come to life and unfold.....bittersweet poem but very well written :) hugs Line Gauthier July 7, 2019 at 4:32 PM Thank you for your lovely visit and compliment, Sandra.

Ilene Bauer July 6, 2019 at 4:14 PM so sad, line! very touching... Line Gauthier July 6, 2019 at 7:10 PM Thanks for your visit and comment, Ilene.

Quoth Theraven July 6, 2019 at 4:02 PM Line, I've always liked the name Sophie. Even more now? -Richard Line Gauthier July 6, 2019 at 7:10 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Richard.