Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Tell It Like It Is

be strong and stoic if you will
but life is lonely high in a tower
where winds howl cold and bitter

often the fog grows so dense
that emptiness is tangible
and silence overwhelming

time is no one’s fool
and distance does not 
make the heart grow fonder

value those bonds that make you human
but know you can’t connect unless
you open wide the doors

so speak your mind and tell it like it is
let your heart finally have its voice
you’ll feel all weight dissipate

be wise and know who you can trust
allow yourself a side that’s vulnerable
that’s when you’ll see people’s true colours

so stand tall and don’t you hesitate
to shout out and always tell it like it is



AP: 3rd place 2022

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Gary Radice December 21, 2022 at 11:45 AM The only way round a problem is through it and that usually requires having to tell it how it is. Your poem makes so much sense and reads (and sounds) as beautiful as always. Merry Christmas Line and thanks so much for your recitals of my poms this year. Cheers - Gary Line Gauthier December 21, 2022 at 1:43 PM Thanks, Gary. My pleasure.

Len Gasun November 1, 2022 at 4:18 AM I love this a lot my dear friend Line. I love the wisdom shared in each line. I enjoyed and loved listening and reading this very lovely poem from start to end. Very inspiring too. Thanks you so much for this precious gem. Another fave. God bless you always and your writings my dear friend. Hugs Line Gauthier November 1, 2022 at 7:43 AM Thank you very much, Len. Most appreciated. Have a lovely day ~

Harry Horsman October 30, 2022 at 8:23 PM Such wisdom, Line, the poem is exactly the title, excellent poetry. Harry Line Gauthier October 31, 2022 at 7:41 AM Thanks, Harry. Much appreciated ~

Brandy Nicole October 30, 2022 at 3:59 PM Always tell it like it is, with love and compassion. The truth should be told, with kindness. This is so beautifully written and presented, my dear sweet friend. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Line Gauthier October 31, 2022 at 7:41 AM Thanks for your lovely comment, Brandy ~ have a wonderful day

Sam Kauffman October 28, 2022 at 12:37 PM Line, telling it like it is promotes freedom yet can cause deep emotional pain. How well you conveyed this quandary of life. Best wishes for the contest. Blessings to you. Line Gauthier October 28, 2022 at 1:52 PM Yes, indeed. Balance is the best we can aim for ~

Anne-Lise Andresen October 28, 2022 at 12:34 PM - Always ... even if the truth can be painful - A lovely poem, Line :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs Line Gauthier October 28, 2022 at 1:51 PM Well, 'always' might be an exaggeration... sometimes maybe half-truths are the polite thing to do.

Val Brooklyn Rogers Blk Panther October 28, 2022 at 10:45 AM Hey Line I enjoyed your poem. TELL IT LIKE IT IS. Is my mantra on Facebook. Keep up the good work. Line Gauthier October 28, 2022 at 1:51 PM Good one, Val ~

L Milton Hankins October 28, 2022 at 8:56 AM I loved this poem with rich images which reflect the "strong and stoic" personality. Nice writing. Line Gauthier October 28, 2022 at 1:51 PM Thank you very much, Milton ~