Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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The Eye of Me

in a world of chaos and disparity
i but strive for order, peace and serenity
and prefer not to put words to how i feel
i'm not one for brooding or drama
though i've been known in my day to be
passionate, even wild and impatient

with the years i've managed to harness
the cauldron of energy i nurture down deep inside
still, to be honest, i don’t like to look in the mirror
i fail to understand where the years have gone
i shiver at facing the inevitable truth that
i could have pursued my dreams with more persistence
and could have done so much more with my life

in my eyes i see the tinge of failure and sadness
the flame of passion withered with disappointment
the regret of having ultimately taken time for granted

i see less of what i have done
and more of what i could have done
i see an emptiness that makes me sad
i see time slipping through my fingers

i realize it’s a warped vision that’s cynical and out of focus
but i can’t help but hate the sadness i see in the mirror



AP: 1st place 2026, Honorable Mention 2023, Honorable Mention 2022

Submitted on August 5, 2023 for LET THERE BE VOICE sponsored by JOHN ANDERSON  -  RANKED 2ND

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Regina Mcintosh August 27, 2023 at 11:21 AM So amazing - the poem and the reading. You did amazingly well and I am faving your poem. Congrats and God bless you. Love, Gina Line Gauthier September 6, 2023 at 4:04 PM Thank you so much, Gina. Most appreciated.

Gary Radice August 27, 2023 at 12:58 AM Nothing beats a human voice when it comes to recitals Line. You have two winners in John's contest on the podium places. :) Cheers - Gary Line Gauthier September 6, 2023 at 4:05 PM Thank you very much, Gary ~

John Anderson August 26, 2023 at 10:54 AM Congratulations for your placement in the "Let There Be Voice" contest. I really enjoyed reading AND hearing your wonderful poem voiced! Cheers and Best Wishes. Line Gauthier September 6, 2023 at 4:05 PM Thanks you so much, John. Moat appreciated ~

Jennifer Proxenos December 26, 2022 at 7:45 AM Hi Line thank you for visiting my poetry page. Hope your Christmas Day was Happy because you sound sad. Most of us at some stage in our lives hate mirrors, as they tell us the truth. However, you have a book published, probably more than one, so there is something great you have done, and you post the most amazing poetry on poetry soup, and fellow poets love and respect you. A New Year is starting with many opportunities, tell the mirror exactly who you are and who you want to be. Hugs Jen. Line Gauthier December 26, 2022 at 10:21 AM Thanks, Jennifer. No need to worry. I'm not actually sad. I just 'honour' all my moods. Warmest wishes to you and yours for the holiday season ~

Suzanne Delaney December 25, 2022 at 5:36 PM You are so right, Line: All of a sudden time runs out and there is not enough time left for new hopes and dreams. Having no children brings that sharply into focus for me especially at Christmas. Thanks for remembering me and stopping by my page today. Merry Christmas, SuZ Line Gauthier December 25, 2022 at 9:50 PM Thanks for your lovely visit adn comment, SuZ.

Gershon Wolf December 24, 2022 at 9:26 PM You have touched the deepest chord in my being with this one, Line. I too see the sadness in my eyes -- and yet continue to work, often furiously, on completing a lifelong project.... within sight now (not poetry!) ... but there could have been so much more, and I know it. May God have mercy on us!! Hugs, Gershon Line Gauthier December 24, 2022 at 10:00 PM We better get on it with the time we have left ~