Line Gauthier Poet Ode

Sweet Godmother, My Grand-mother

Like opening my window
On the first day of spring
I just have to hear her name
To feel that same burst of intensity
Fresh and charged with energy
Her love for me her goddaughter
Her devotion to La Familia
Her compassion for humanity
Her incessant boundless creativity
Her effervescence and zest for life

I hear her name and feel the hurt inside
For the grief that will never heal
Yet she taught me to be strong
And carry on so I pick myself up
I do my best to made her proud



AP: 3rd place 2022

Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~ALWAYS WITH ME~ 2020

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Mystic Rose Rose March 19, 2019 at 6:52 AM Great entry Line congrats on your win, love x o Line Gauthier March 19, 2019 at 8:49 AM Thank you so much, Pixie, for your most appreciated visit and compliment.

Sandra Haight March 18, 2019 at 9:12 PM Such a lovely tribute to your godmother, Line, and what lovely gifts of life she left for you to continue feeling her strength just by thinking of her. I enjoyed reading your poem, and congratulations on your placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra Line Gauthier March 18, 2019 at 9:48 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and most appreciated comment, Sandra.

Kim Rodrigues March 18, 2019 at 6:27 PM So energetic...so lovely. The turn in the second verse as you express your grief but also your strength! Congrats on your win in my contest, Line! Line Gauthier March 18, 2019 at 8:24 PM Thank you so much for your most appreciated and inspiring contest, Kim.

M. L. Kiser February 28, 2019 at 7:29 PM The beautiful ones in our lives will always be missed; healing seems an eternity away. Beautiful poem for what must've been a beautiful person. Line Gauthier February 28, 2019 at 8:58 PM Absolutely. Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, ML.

Carolyn Devonshire February 28, 2019 at 9:16 AM How lovely, Line! I'm sure she does look down upon you with pride. Her zest, compassion and love do make her special -- she's the type of person with whom we enjoy spending time. My Godson is like a son to me, so I understand the special bond you had. Best wishes in the contest, Carolyn Line Gauthier February 28, 2019 at 9:30 AM Thanks for your lovely visit and most appreciated comment, Carolyn.

Panagiota Romios February 28, 2019 at 6:00 AM Line~ How blessed you were to have such a great Godmother. Those values do not die. You get to pass them on. Panagiota. Line Gauthier February 28, 2019 at 9:31 AM Thanks for your lovely visit and much appreciated comment, Panagiota.

Timothy Mcguire February 28, 2019 at 1:32 AM Seems to me that she is living thru you. She did well! Love this poem. Line Gauthier February 28, 2019 at 9:31 AM Thank you so much, Timothy. Most appreciated.

Mahtab Bangalee February 28, 2019 at 12:32 AM for the encouragement of GODMOTHER, we can win everything if we follow appropriately /// beautiful poem Line Gauthier February 28, 2019 at 12:47 AM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Mahtab.