Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Time Is All

Time is all we’ve got to value this one life
Time is all we’ve got to judge mind and heart
   How judiciously was this time spent
   What is there to show from mind and heart
For at the end of the line Time is all we’ve got



AP: Honorable Mention 2022

Submitted on June 14, 2018 for contest WHEN LINE FIVE ENABLES YOUR POEM TO THRIVE sponsored by SILENT ONE  -  RANKED 2ND

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Susan Gentry June 21, 2018 at 5:10 PM Congratulations on your win with this thought-provoking well-written poem, all in 5 lines. Wise snd inspiring. Line Gauthier June 21, 2018 at 5:18 PM Most appreciated, Susan.

Andrea Dietrich June 19, 2018 at 3:22 PM That ending line sums it all up, just like when we get to the end of our mortal life! I really like this one. Congrats on the win, Line. Line Gauthier June 19, 2018 at 10:18 PM Indeed, thank you so much for your lovely visit, Andrea.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 18, 2018 at 9:12 AM Well writ wisdom dear poetess, congratulations on your win! xomo :) Line Gauthier June 18, 2018 at 1:06 PM Thank you so much, Maureen. Most appreciated.

Kim Rodrigues June 17, 2018 at 8:39 PM Yes, we need to use time wisely! Congrats! line! Line Gauthier June 17, 2018 at 8:50 PM Thanks for your visit and comment, Kim.

Frederic Parker June 17, 2018 at 4:18 PM Congratulations Line on your win with such a wise poem Line Gauthier June 17, 2018 at 8:07 PM Thank you for your much appreciated visit and comment, Frederic.

Anne-Lise Andresen June 17, 2018 at 12:35 PM - I visit your poem Line, with congratulations and a hugs // Anne-Lise :) Line Gauthier June 17, 2018 at 12:36 PM Thanks, Sunshine. Much appreciated.

Heidi Sands June 17, 2018 at 11:27 AM Congratulations for your win Line :) Line Gauthier June 17, 2018 at 11:35 AM Thank, Heidi. Much appreciated.

Tom Cunningham June 17, 2018 at 11:09 AM Congratulations Line. Tom.

Roy Pett June 17, 2018 at 7:09 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win Line, thoroughly enjoyed. :)) Line Gauthier June 17, 2018 at 11:36 AM Thank you very much, Roy.

Edward Ibeh June 17, 2018 at 6:51 AM Congratulations on your win, Line! Line Gauthier June 17, 2018 at 11:36 AM Thanks, Edward. Much appreciated.

Silent One June 17, 2018 at 6:24 AM The problem is we think we have time... Congratulations on your placement in the contest... Line Gauthier June 17, 2018 at 11:37 AM Big bone of contention. Thanks for your visit and comment, SO.

Frederic Parker June 15, 2018 at 12:25 PM very wise words...our time starts slow then speeds up faster and faster, then ends...we should cherish each moment like you said it's all we got...good luck in the contest Line Gauthier June 15, 2018 at 7:05 PM Indeed. Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, Frederic. Much appreciated.

Charlie Smith June 15, 2018 at 10:50 AM Most of us could probably have spent another life on the time we've wasted, good entry Line, best wishes... Line Gauthier June 15, 2018 at 7:06 PM It would be wonderful to be able to buy that time back. Thanks for your visit, Charlie.

Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly June 15, 2018 at 3:57 AM So spot on, right, Line. Love your lines. A fave for me. Best of luck in the contest. God bless. :) ~ Artsie Line Gauthier June 15, 2018 at 7:45 AM Most appreciated, Artsieladie. So happy this resonates with you.