Line Gauthier Poet Monorhyme

Springtime In the Countryside

Cold howling winds have finally died
And a spring sun’s decided to abide
There’s no sweeter place than countryside
What a wonderful time to send the kids outside

Reclaiming a chunk of ‘me’ time I decide
To tackle that novel and sit by the fireside
Hang stress out like an old faded apron to hide
It’s the perfect moment to feel thoroughly satisfied
Plenty of time later to be busy and preoccupied

Children intoxicated with spring are wide-eyed
Exude joy and freedom in their stride
Silly with excitement, wild and cock-eyed
Running free up and down the hillside

I see no reason for chide
As I watch them eagle-eyed
Smiling with so much love and pride
Thinking of days gone by as a guide

When I'll call them back inside
The kids will be exhausted, bonafide
With rosy cheeks into bed they’ll glide
Won’t take long choosing a side
For tonight’s treasured stories at bedside



AP: Honorable Mention 2022

Submitted on March 10, 2018 for contest SPRING FLING ZING KING (OR QUEEN) sponsored by MICHAEL VASEK  -  HONORABLE MENTION

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Susan Gentry June 25, 2018 at 8:50 PM Congratulations on your win! Love the imagery. Well done.

Eve Roper June 24, 2018 at 6:14 PM Congratulations on your very well deserved win , Line !!! Hugs Eve ~`* Line Gauthier June 24, 2018 at 9:38 PM Thank you so much, Eve. Most appreciated.

Andrea Dietrich June 24, 2018 at 3:04 PM I really really like how you did your entry for this contest. Congrats on being part of the winners' list, Line. Line Gauthier June 24, 2018 at 4:26 PM Thank you so much, Andrea. It was fun.

Maria Williams March 11, 2018 at 8:36 AM What a delightful monorhyme Line about the kids under mum's proud watchful eye. All the best in the contest...Maria Line Gauthier March 11, 2018 at 10:33 AM Thank you so much, Maria. Very appreciated.

Melissa Tracy March 11, 2018 at 6:19 AM Love the imagery and joyous feelings it stirs to initiate...finding me time in between mom time can sometimes be hard...what better way to kick off spring with the kiddos...truly lovely write, Line :) Line Gauthier March 11, 2018 at 10:33 AM Thank you so much, Melissa.. Heartfelt appreciation.

Caren Krutsinger March 11, 2018 at 3:37 AM Your imagery would have me yearning for children playing in the country, except that's what I get every weekend, and have today. It's a great life, as you have drawn it with words. A Fav of mine! Line Gauthier March 11, 2018 at 10:33 AM Thank you so much, Caren. Most appreciated.

Seren Roberts March 11, 2018 at 12:48 AM wow great poem....Seren Line Gauthier March 11, 2018 at 10:32 AM Thank you, Seren. Much appreciated.

Tom Cunningham March 11, 2018 at 12:08 AM Brilliant spring rhyme Line, good luck. Tom Line Gauthier March 11, 2018 at 10:32 AM Thank you so much, Tom. Much appreciated.

CayCay Godwin March 10, 2018 at 9:06 PM I'm in a silly mood! At the end of the 2nd stanza I thought to myself, yeah - that's about the time I would have to pee! Your poem is a delightful frolic thru a lighthearted, meaningful and blessed family day. I truly enjoyed it, like a prime Kodak moment. Sorry I got silly, it is true though - whenever I get settled to relax. TMI? All the best ... CayCay Line Gauthier March 10, 2018 at 9:56 PM LOL - we must be twins. Thanks for your playful visit and comment, CayCay.