Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Tall and Proud

Susan was a cancer survivor
After her mastectomy
She went thru her blue period
But I didn’t know her then

When I met her she glowed
Exuberant and beautiful
Celebrating the gift of life
Dancing to share her joy

Her story and her poetry
Her day of enlightenment
Had happened in a city park
The trees seemed to smile
And reach out to her

She noticed their scars
Their missing and broken limbs
Yet that didn’t prevent them
From standing tall and proud
To claim their place in the sun

I think of Susan when I’m blue
I remember how beautiful she was
With her flamboyant smile
Just thinking of her
Gives me strength



AP: Honorable Mention 2025

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Charlie Smith January 25, 2020 at 12:20 AM This is lovely Line, well done... Line Gauthier January 25, 2020 at 12:24 PM Thank you so much, Charlie. Much appreciated.

Eve Roper January 24, 2020 at 9:13 PM Good memories with a friend. Spent my time with my husband’s cancer it took a lot out of him and almost a year from the left-over effects of the treatments. enjoyed reading. Line Gauthier January 25, 2020 at 12:31 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Eve. Blessings.