Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Tears In the Rain

reading passages of mom’s
ten-year old diary
reliving complications
of dad’s last surgery
trips to hospital
her sleepless nights
her tears saved
for crying in the rain

more rain
forecast
tonight



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

AP: Honorable Mention 2020

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Caren Krutsinger August 4, 2019 at 6:05 PM The ending shows the optimism and hope in the family, which makes these memories ever so poignant. Line Gauthier August 4, 2019 at 6:26 PM Thank you, Caren, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Jan Allison August 3, 2019 at 12:46 PM Sad painful memories Line... we are looking to find the best place to give us a chance to see the Northern Lights next year!:-) hugs jan xx Line Gauthier August 3, 2019 at 1:41 PM Thanks for your visit and comment, Jan. Best wishes for a most worthwhile trip.

Matthew Anish August 2, 2019 at 10:04 PM Good last two lines! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish Line Gauthier August 2, 2019 at 11:23 PM Thank you, Matthew. Much appreciated.