Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Today I Learn To Be a Widow, Lesson 4

lesson four

nights will never be the same
it’s not easy to fall asleep
in a bed made for one
	
i received the body pillow
I ordered thinking…
i don’t know what i was thinking
thinking i’d at least try
to fill the void of you

day and night i talk to you 
hoping you’ll answer

you’re the unbearable absence
ever haunting the silence

and if i can’t have you
i’ll embrace the pain of you being gone

sleep the fickle friend it is
the precious gift indeed
when gently into the night it visits
with its soothing caress
and ever so lightly
drift in like a whisper
its merciful dreams 



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology book ~TODAY I LEARN TO BE A WIDOW~ 2020

AP: 1st place 2025, Honorable Mention 2025, Honorable Mention 2020

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Phyllis Babcock January 5, 2021 at 10:15 AM So much sadness in these lines. love phyl Line Gauthier January 7, 2021 at 4:49 AM I appreciate your visit and comment, Phyllis. Thank you ~

L. J. Carber December 12, 2020 at 9:56 AM I read once that grief is the tax we pay for love-- but oh, it is such a heavy tax.... Line Gauthier December 12, 2020 at 9:02 PM That exact thought crossed my mind this morning ~ I want to hover somehow in the realm of "and it was so worth it" because it really was...

Panagiota Romios December 9, 2020 at 2:02 AM Line...a tremendous loss. I know that Feeling. Life somehow works out, in wonderfully surprising ways. A beautiful write, Line. Love, Pangie xx Line Gauthier December 9, 2020 at 7:30 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Panagiota ~

Barbara Barry-Nishanian December 7, 2020 at 7:50 AM Line, we humans never get over a great loss, in time get through, but never all the way. Our patience will be tested, as we can't rush the healing process. I will keep you in my prayers if that is OK. Especially at this time, take care. Line Gauthier December 7, 2020 at 5:37 PM Thank you so much, Barbara ~

Gershon Wolf December 6, 2020 at 6:58 PM Merciful is sleep when it comes... Keep the Faith, Gershon Line Gauthier December 6, 2020 at 9:28 PM Thanks for your visit and encouragement, Gershon.

Geoffrey Brewer December 5, 2020 at 5:57 AM Exquisitely expressed sadness here, Line. God bless you and bring you happiness. Line Gauthier December 5, 2020 at 1:59 PM Thanks, Geoffrey. Much appreciated ~

Ann Gilmour December 4, 2020 at 1:57 PM Dearest Line your words describe exactly how it feels and my heart goes out to you as you live each day without dear Dennis. Grief is a jouney that some of us have to travel and to express your pain in words can in some way be cathartic. Bless you dear Line and may you eventually find solace and peace as Dennis would want for you. With kindest thoughts and hugs from Ann xx Line Gauthier December 4, 2020 at 2:57 PM One day at a time ~ thanks, Ann. Hugs, Line xx

John Watt December 3, 2020 at 9:20 PM Line, I totally agree with what Alexis said below. You are providing words for those who have a wordless ache. You are reaching out with arms of empathy for any who have an empty place. "you’re the unbearable absence ever haunting the silence". Wow. Pure poetry. ~ John Line Gauthier December 4, 2020 at 2:55 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, John. Most appreciated ~

Kim Rodrigues December 3, 2020 at 7:09 PM I’ve been conversing with two Aunts that lost their husbands a week apart. They say nighttime is the hardest as is eating alone. So sorry, Line. I hope you have loved ones who cherish you. My heart goes out. Line Gauthier December 4, 2020 at 2:54 PM Ditto on that ~ Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Kim.

Tom Cunningham December 3, 2020 at 3:38 PM It must be so hard to come to terms with the loss of a loved one line. I hope in time you can come to terms with it and find happiness again. Tom Line Gauthier December 3, 2020 at 5:33 PM Thank you very much, Tom. Dennis loved life so he would definitely not want me moping around ~

Alexis Y. December 3, 2020 at 3:38 PM Hi Line, As you write down your lessons during your healing process,you're helping others along the way - Alexis Line Gauthier December 3, 2020 at 5:32 PM Thanks for your lovely message, Alexis ~