Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

That Was Then This Is Now

Always high on adrenalin
Dancing to music in my head
Sexy and vivacious
Lust for life through youthful days
That was then and this is now

Disappointments through the years
Disillusioned once too many
Filling me with doubts
Questioning my place
In this fast paced world

Where do I fit in
Letting bullies dictate
How high to set my sights
What dreams not to dream

Feeling I deserve less than others
That I don’t stand a chance in hell
Well that was then this is now
The damage is done
I have a lot to say
And now I will be heard



AP: 3rd place 2022

Submitted on January 21, 2019 for contest THAT WAS THEN THIS IS NOW sponsored by SILENT ONE  -  RANKED 2ND

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Silent One January 27, 2019 at 8:55 AM Well said Line.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Line Gauthier January 27, 2019 at 11:34 AM Thank you for your much appreciated ranking, Silent One. Great contest.

M. L. Kiser January 23, 2019 at 5:39 PM You go girl! Quite a power poem. Line Gauthier January 23, 2019 at 7:24 PM Thank you so much, ML. It' easy to push on with encouragement such as yours.

Timothy Mcguire January 22, 2019 at 11:24 PM Powerful! You cannot keep a good woman down! Timothy Mcguire February 1, 2019 at 4:08 PM Your poem has been heard great win! Line Gauthier January 23, 2019 at 5:05 AM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Timothy.

Andrew Fairchild January 22, 2019 at 9:26 PM Amen! CARPE DIEM! Line Gauthier January 23, 2019 at 5:05 AM Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Andrew.

Michelle Faulkner January 22, 2019 at 3:22 PM Such a powerful stirring last line, all of it so moving and brave! Line Gauthier January 23, 2019 at 5:06 AM Thank you so much, Michelle. Most appreciated.

Caren Krutsinger January 22, 2019 at 12:30 PM A poem that resonates truth; I too am disillusioned by bullies that dictate, and had never expected this in my youth. I am glad you will be heard. Line Gauthier January 23, 2019 at 5:06 AM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Caren.

Harry Horsman January 22, 2019 at 5:01 AM And what better way to be heard than, poetry. love this, Line, the power is absorbing. Line Gauthier January 23, 2019 at 5:07 AM Poetry is indeed very powerful. Thanks for your most appreciated visit and comment, Harry.