Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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The Voids the Cracks

as best she can
she tries
to insulate
each gap
of silence

the voids the cracks
with everything she can

anything to blur
the reality
she wants
so desperately
to gloss over
and forget

mindless chatter
most times sadly pathetic



AP: Honorable Mention 2022

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George Yiorgos Stathakis April 14, 2021 at 8:36 PM Love the structure and lines. Beautiful! Line Gauthier April 15, 2021 at 8:51 AM Thank you very much, George ~

Lonna Blodgett April 12, 2021 at 7:17 PM Write on!! Great and fun read! Lonna Line Gauthier April 12, 2021 at 9:38 PM Thank you, Lonna ~ most appreciated

JC Brul April 12, 2021 at 4:16 PM Back with congratulations. Glad to see this profound poem i the winners’ list of All Yours.. Line Gauthier April 12, 2021 at 9:38 PM Thank you very much, JCB ~

JC Brul March 21, 2021 at 6:40 PM But no matter how she tries to conceal the imperfections things will never be the same. The void the cracks are like an echoing sadness...returning back. I love this poem..A FAVE..All d best Line. Line Gauthier March 21, 2021 at 8:27 PM Thank you for the lovely compliment, JCB ~

Kim Rodrigues March 21, 2021 at 4:56 PM That final line filled with emotion! Hugs, sweet lady. xx Line Gauthier March 21, 2021 at 8:27 PM Thanks, Kim ~

Caren Krutsinger March 21, 2021 at 4:37 PM This is poignant and priceless Line. Line Gauthier March 21, 2021 at 8:27 PM Thank, Caren ~

Carolyn Devonshire March 21, 2021 at 4:05 PM A compelling poem, Line. There have been times I wished to "blur...reality," but it always comes back and smacks me in the face. Awesome work, my friend! Hugs, carolyn Line Gauthier March 21, 2021 at 4:19 PM Thank you very much, Carolyn ~

Michelle Faulkner March 21, 2021 at 3:44 PM Silence can be painful, sometimes even empty chatter can be a way to lift it~ Line Gauthier March 21, 2021 at 4:19 PM Thanks for your visit and comment, Michelle ~ Carolyn Devonshire March 21, 2021 at 4:05 PM So true!