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Today I Learn To Be a Widow, Lesson 6

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lesson six some days i’ll be up ready to go and i’ll have a productive day sometimes it won’t be so i shouldn’t be hard on myself go with the flow life’s a roller coaster it’s natural to feel low and to be expected when i look around my studio sometimes i’ll have it all together and agree to put on a show other times i may feel like i’m overcome with woe i’ll have to ride it out life’s one big rodeo roll with the punches go with the flow always remember to follow your rainbow Published in my 24-page photo/anthology book ~TODAY I LEARN TO BE A WIDOW~ 2020 AP: 2nd place 2021 Submitted on January 12, 2021 for contest BEST N-A POEM OF 2020 sponsored by JOHN HAMILTON - RANKED 4TH Posted on December 16, 2020

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J. Summers

Date: 1/18/2021 9:30:00 PM

I've finished reading parts 1 thru 6 and it is such a poignant reminder of the reality of life. I couldn't help but think of my mother knowing the she had to learn these lessons as well. Thank you for sharing. John

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/19/2021 9:33:00 AM

Absolutely, John. As I was living this, I too was thinking of my mother who had been through so much with my dad, lived through his decline, then poof one day gone out of her life. Thank you for reading 1-6. Most appreciated ~

Greg Gaul

Date: 1/16/2021 6:33:00 PM

This is a most vulnerable and authentic work in what must be a very difficult time for you. Yet you bravely open up and share yourself at this most consequential time for you. My heart goes out to you. You have always been so kindhearted to me. Time now for myself and others to send loving-kindness to you. You have many here and at AP who care for you both as a poet and a fine person. Be well dear poetess.

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/17/2021 9:11:00 AM

Dear Greg, thanks for your lovely visit and most heartwarming comment. Most appreciated ~

Jan Allison

Date: 1/16/2021 12:40:00 PM

so glad you got on the winners list Line, many congrats. good for you for publishing a mini book i am sure it will help many especially in the early days dealing with their loss. hugs jan xx

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/17/2021 9:13:00 AM

Thanks, Jan. Most appreciated ~

John Hamilton

Date: 1/16/2021 12:25:00 PM

Thanks Line congrats on your placement!

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/17/2021 9:13:00 AM

Thank you so much, John. Most appreciated ~

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 1/5/2021 10:20:00 AM

Thanks for sharing your journey thru this hard time in your life. Wishing you a blessed new year. love phyl

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/7/2021 4:41:00 AM

Thanks for your lovely comment, Phyllis. Happy New Year to you and yours ~

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/4/2021 3:11:00 PM

I hope this does well in the contest for you. Sorry I have not visited your poems lately . Just trying to keep caught up here and Xmas time was hectic. I think of you and hope you are doing ok. This kind of writing is cathartic. Keep it up, Line.

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/7/2021 4:42:00 AM

Thank you very much, Andrea. I have been off wifi for the last two weeks, just getting back to reality~ Happy New Year, very best wishes to you and yours.

Geoffrey Brewer

Date: 12/30/2020 1:46:00 AM

Your words here have a sublime directness and honesty with inspiring acceptance. Blessings to you, Line. May the new year bring you happiness.

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/7/2021 4:43:00 AM

Thank you so much, Geoffrey. Most appreciated. Happy New Year to your and your loved ones ~

Elaine George

Date: 12/29/2020 3:43:00 PM

Yes! my poetic friend, live is a journey of roses and thorns. ups and downs. I believe we have to have the lows to appreciates the highs. Wishing you the best year ever in 2021. ~ Elaine

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/7/2021 4:43:00 AM

Thanks for your lovely message, Elaine. Very best wishes to you and your loved ones for 2021 ~

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/21/2020 12:19:00 PM

Your poem is beautifully written, Line. I hope you are holding up under all this stress. I'm sorry for your loss and hope Christmas isn't too hard. My brother's wife died Saturday of cancer. And many people have lost loved ones to Covid. My sympathies and prayers are with you, Line. Love, Carolyn

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/7/2021 4:46:00 AM

Thank you so much, Carolyn. I will definitely look up this book. I appreciate this suggestion. Happy New Year to you and your loved ones ~

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 12/21/2020 12:45:00 PM

There is a book that helps. "How to Survive the Loss of a Love" helped me when my mother died. Maybe it would help you too. It's written by two doctors and a poet.