Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Spinning In Limbo

there is no going back the innocence is gone
life as we knew it will never be the same
scarred from fear and loss of loved ones
shaken to our core that we are not invincible
inhabitants of the world survive a global attack

behind closed doors we face our conundrum
we’ve had the time to take a long hard look
revisit existentialist values and priorities
watch in awe how our neighbors react
we’ve redrawn boundaries in the sand

i have the outlook of an aging babyboomer
never more grateful that we got to enjoy our freedom
in the sixties seventies and eighties ~ nothing like it
the call for peace and harmony, how the lovin’ was easy
a simple life satisfied with a pair of blue jeans and a guitar

till we rectify the present we can relive the past
while finding ways to make new memories
one thing for sure is that gratitude is strength
stay cheerful ~ things could always be worse
be patient ~ things will definitely get better



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~COVID 2020~ 2020

AP: 3rd place 2020

Submitted on July 10, 2020 for contest STRAND COMPLETELY NEW (8) sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  Honorable Mention

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Caren Krutsinger July 17, 2020 at 2:31 AM "shaken to our core that we are not invincible" this is so timely right now, possibly for Canadians, but definitely here in the U.S. They are saying teachers are scrambling to get their wills in order. Line Gauthier July 17, 2020 at 8:52 AM OMG this is very troubling news, Caren ~~

Sam Kauffman July 15, 2020 at 6:41 PM We do have many blessings to count. Thank you for reminding all of us of this fact - and a life with a guitar and blue jeans. Congratulations on your winning placement, Line. Line Gauthier July 16, 2020 at 7:47 AM Thank you, much appreciated, Sam ~

Timothy Mcguire July 13, 2020 at 3:55 PM No doubt about it, things will never be the same. And you are right it could be worse. Congrats on your placement. Line Gauthier July 13, 2020 at 8:49 PM Thanks, Timothy. Being grateful helps a lot ~

Joanna Daniel July 10, 2020 at 9:11 AM Good advice in these tough times, Line:) Line Gauthier July 10, 2020 at 9:34 AM Thanks for your visit and comment, Jo ~