Line Gauthier Poet Verse

The Scent of Kindness

heave bursts from lips can both injure or heal
harsh words strike deep the bayonet’s metal
while kind words stroke soft as a rose petal
floral scent~ gardener’s sweeter appeal



AP: 2nd place 2022

Submitted on March 4, 2020 for contest KIND INK sponsored by CHARLES MESSINA  -  RANKED 3RD

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Andrea Dietrich April 18, 2020 at 1:45 PM I Love how you wove in some of the "senses" in this little poem, Line . Congrats on your win. Line Gauthier April 18, 2020 at 11:36 PM Thanks, Andrea. Much appreciated.

Charles Messina April 17, 2020 at 8:05 PM Beautiful poetry, Line. Very well done my dear friend. Congratulations on your placement! Stay well and safe.. Charlie Line Gauthier April 17, 2020 at 11:56 PM Thank you so much, Charlie. Most appreciated. Thanks for the lovely contest.

Gershon Wolf April 17, 2020 at 11:55 AM 'sweet as a rose petal' -- a lovely line! Congrats on your win in the contest! :) gw Line Gauthier April 17, 2020 at 11:56 PM Thanks, Gershon. Most appreciated.

Michelle Faulkner March 10, 2020 at 12:28 PM Kindness does have a 'sweeter appeal' - wonderful metaphor of the rose petal, good luck in the contest, Line- Line Gauthier March 10, 2020 at 3:21 PM Thank you so much, Michelle.

Timothy Mcguire March 6, 2020 at 10:03 PM I like this one Miss Line Line Gauthier March 6, 2020 at 11:56 PM Thank you so much, Timothy.

Cecilia Macfarlane March 6, 2020 at 8:58 PM So lovely and sweet Line. Hugs Line Gauthier March 6, 2020 at 9:39 PM Thanks, Cecilia. Much appreciated.

Gershon Wolf March 5, 2020 at 10:51 PM This is just gorgeous, Line. So many senses stimulated in just four lines. A classic model of poetry as imagery, appeal to the senses, rhythmical flow, and precise economy of language. A FAVE! Thanks, Gershon Line Gauthier March 6, 2020 at 10:14 AM Thanks for the lovely compliment, Gershon. Most appreciated.

Julie Achilles March 5, 2020 at 5:53 AM Oh what an entry- great. well written, love it, Julie Line Gauthier March 5, 2020 at 7:22 AM Thanks, Julie. Much appreciated.

Mark Toney March 4, 2020 at 11:52 PM Brilliant contrast - “deep the bayonet’s metal” versus “stroke soft as a rose petal.” A Fav for me, Line. ~Mark Line Gauthier March 5, 2020 at 7:22 AM Thank you so much, Mark. Most appreciated.

Jenish Somadas March 4, 2020 at 11:46 PM Great entry in the contest Line.. Powerful and sweet is a rare combination.. Line Gauthier March 5, 2020 at 7:21 AM Thanks, Jenish. Much appreciated.

Harry Horsman March 4, 2020 at 8:54 PM The sweet scent of kindness, wonderful poetry Line, made my day... Line Gauthier March 4, 2020 at 9:35 PM Thanks, Harry. Most appreciated.