Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Tourist In My Own City

rise and shine early
to make the most of every minute
out and ready to pinpoint a direction

picked a fine sunny day
to take time off and
play tourist in my own city

go exploring with fresh eyes
no predetermined destination
just a general course

no agenda not even a watch
go with the flow
see what tugs my heart strings

stop and go as I please
turn right or left without a care
shade or sunny side

check out people as they go by
engage or not
today is my day to be free 



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology book ~TO BE YOUNG AGAIN~ 2023

AP: 3rd place 2021, Honorable Mention 2026

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Timothy Mcguire June 2, 2021 at 9:56 PM I like being a tourist in your own city, particularly the part not wearing a watch! Line Gauthier June 2, 2021 at 10:25 PM Yes, it is a treat for sure ~

Emile Pinet July 14, 2018 at 4:33 PM You have a magic way in telling a story like this that deals in the unmasking of your own preconceptions of life in the city. Your words say everything by evoking thoughts within the reader's consciousness. Well done my friend, Emile. Line Gauthier July 15, 2018 at 4:07 PM Thank you so much, Emile, for your most appreciated visit and comment.

Lyric Man July 10, 2018 at 9:51 PM I enjoy these city writes, LG! Line Gauthier July 10, 2018 at 10:02 PM Thank you, LM, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Agnes Krampe July 10, 2018 at 2:51 PM Great idea. Makes you see the city with different eyes. Line Gauthier July 10, 2018 at 6:25 PM Absolutely, Agnes. Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Tom Cunningham July 10, 2018 at 1:40 PM A lovely idea Line, sometimes its a real battery charger to have a ME day especially in your own surroundings. Tom Line Gauthier July 10, 2018 at 6:24 PM Indeed. Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Tom.

M. L. Kiser July 10, 2018 at 12:46 PM Indeed it is....wonderful poem. Line Gauthier July 10, 2018 at 12:57 PM Thank you so much, ML. Much appreciated.