Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

The Irony

naively I assumed
everyone is driven
by a craving
for happiness

nothing could
be further
from the truth

were it even
remotely true
and things so simple
we would all know
peace on earth   



AP: Honorable Mention 2022

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Timothy Mcguire April 29, 2019 at 7:19 PM SO ABSOLUTLEY TRUE! Evil does not want happiness, evil wishes chaos Line Gauthier April 29, 2019 at 8:42 PM Unfortunately.

Gershon Wolf April 28, 2019 at 8:44 PM Here's an interesting thing, I think, about your poem: You could exchange the words 'peace' and 'happiness,' and it would work just as well---thereby amplifying the validity and power of your message! :) gw Line Gauthier April 28, 2019 at 9:19 PM So true, Gershon. So many people are not interested in peace at all. Drama and mayhem is so much more fascinating for many.

Caren Krutsinger April 28, 2019 at 8:09 AM This is the truest poem I have read today, and I have been reading poems for over two hours. Line Gauthier April 28, 2019 at 7:12 PM LOL how unfortunate... human nature is a mystery.

P.S. Awtry April 27, 2019 at 2:55 PM wow! This is deep and explains so much! This is a fave for me. Line Gauthier April 27, 2019 at 3:17 PM Thank you so much for your much appreciated visit and compliment, PS.

Jennifer Proxenos April 27, 2019 at 1:17 PM Your messages in poetic form are so profound Line - this one I had to fav! Poetry hugs, Jennifer. Line Gauthier April 27, 2019 at 2:50 PM Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment, Jennifer.