Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Time Heals

When will that deafening silence stop
When will the gnawing craving disappear
And the pointless waiting stop

Is it a crime to have loved
Must I pay for having given freely
Must I be punished for having believed
Must I do time for having been so naïve

I was whole I felt great I thought I had it all
Then I met you
And that was the beginning of the end

Now I feel empty lost and in pain
If time heals it doesn’t heal fast enough
And all for a few precious superficial moments
For a short ride on the sea of illusion



AP: 1st place 2022

Submitted on April 30, 2018 for contest FREE VERSE ON LOVE (NEW POEM) sponsored by LAURA LOO  -  RANKED 3RD

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Alexis Y. May 5, 2018 at 8:08 AM Hi Line, You have penned such a heartfelt piece about love in the free verse form. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. It was well deserved:-) Alexis Line Gauthier May 5, 2018 at 9:18 AM Thanks for your visit and comment, Alexis.

Sonia Walker May 4, 2018 at 10:45 PM Line, a heartfelt poem. Congratulations on your placement. ~ Sonia Line Gauthier May 5, 2018 at 9:19 AM Thanks, Sonia. Much appreciated.

Subimal Sinha-Roy May 4, 2018 at 1:37 AM Congratulations, Line on your win with such a beautiful poem with running pathos. Line Gauthier May 5, 2018 at 9:19 AM Thanks, Subimal. Much appreciated.

Faraz Ajmal May 4, 2018 at 1:33 AM A really sad but beautifully written poem, the pain can be felt through your words, really enjoyed reading it, congratulations on your placement Line Gauthier May 5, 2018 at 9:20 AM Thank you, Faraz, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian May 3, 2018 at 10:56 PM "Short ride on the sea of illusion", must have been some ride to be short and leave so much pain. If had been longer might have killed more than your heart. Sad but beautiful. Congrats. Line Gauthier May 3, 2018 at 11:21 PM LOL Everything is relative, my dear... if it had lasted longer perhaps the departure might have been more mutual. LOL remembering craziness of youthful days. Thank you so much for your delightful visit and comment, Barbara.

Susan Gentry May 3, 2018 at 10:46 PM Congratulations on your placement. Can feel the feelings... well written. Line Gauthier May 3, 2018 at 11:23 PM Thank you, Susan, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Beautiful Scars May 3, 2018 at 3:03 PM great poem Line, I was hoping for more uplifting love. Not so much an ending of love. But nonetheless, really enjoyed it. Thank you for entering and congratulations on your placement...be blessed :)-luloo Line Gauthier May 3, 2018 at 11:23 PM Thanks, Laura, for the much appreciated contest and placement.

Timothy Mcguire May 2, 2018 at 2:23 AM The grass is greener on the other side of the fence. we cannot help who our heart falls in love with. Total true love between couples is truly a rare thing. Line Gauthier May 3, 2018 at 11:24 PM Indeed, Timothy. Glad to say I am currently enjoying just that. "Honeymoon till the end".

Sandra Haight April 30, 2018 at 3:16 PM I deeply felt the pain and disappointment in your words, Line. Sad, but so thoroughly and beautifully conveyed. All the best for the contest. Hugs, Sandra Line Gauthier April 30, 2018 at 4:35 PM Thank you so much, Sandra. Most appreciated.

Darlene De Beaulieu April 30, 2018 at 12:59 PM Hello Lin, oh the pain of a love gone wrong, no matter how long it lasted. Time does heal, but doesit slowly. Have a nice day my friend. Line Gauthier April 30, 2018 at 4:35 PM Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, Darlene.

Michelle Faulkner April 30, 2018 at 9:11 AM They say sorrow makes you wise - sometimes it's better to be foolish - very gripping and bittersweet, Line Line Gauthier April 30, 2018 at 4:36 PM Thanks, Michelle. Most appreciated.