Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Stories Memories and Fears

at the cancer clinic
a roomful of strangers
patients like him, like us

i see their faces and wonder
what's behind those eyes
a little glazed over

it's all too overwhelming
everyone hiding a lifetime
of stories memories and fears

a buzzing sound of murmurs
hushed by the pulse of
our own heartbeat
pulsating pounding


AP: Honorable Mention 2025

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L. J. Carber January 13, 2019 at 7:18 AM Wow, Line, this is so understated yet so powerful-- with a wonderful awareness of the mystery that each human being is-- congrats on your well deserved win. Line Gauthier January 13, 2019 at 10:04 AM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, LJ. Most appreciated.

Ifeanyi Obinefo January 12, 2019 at 7:37 PM Emotional, touching and at the same time breathtaking. congratulations on your placement line, you deserved it Line Gauthier January 12, 2019 at 8:25 PM Thank you for your much appreciated visit and comment, Ifeanyi.

Paul Callus January 12, 2019 at 2:18 PM Heartfelt and vivid, reflected undoubtedly from real life experience, Line. ~ Congratulations on your fine win in Contest 540. Regards // paul Line Gauthier January 12, 2019 at 3:49 PM Indeed, Paul. Thanks for your visit and comment.

Carolyn Devonshire January 12, 2019 at 12:28 PM Heartfelt and nicely penned, Line. Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest! Best wishes, Carolyn Line Gauthier January 12, 2019 at 12:29 PM Thank you so much, Carolyn. Most appreciated.

Rhona Mcferran October 31, 2018 at 8:28 AM This is so true- so very evocative of that environment... so many people in a space "hiding" right in front of each other. Brilliantly expressed, Line! Line Gauthier October 31, 2018 at 9:23 AM Than you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Rhona. Most appreciated.

Caren Krutsinger October 31, 2018 at 7:05 AM "wonder what's behind those eyes a little glazed over it's all too overwhelming everyone hiding a lifetime of stories memories and fears" A powerful write, Line. Extremely powerful. Line Gauthier October 31, 2018 at 9:24 AM Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Caren. Most appreciated.

Sunlite Wanter October 30, 2018 at 6:53 PM Very unusual and enjoyable in a serious way. Line Gauthier October 30, 2018 at 8:10 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Sunlite.