Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Vintage Charm

across my bed
I drape
a vintage
handmade quilt

sewn with precision
and loving care
it keeps me warm
it keeps me safe

as if
at night
still in the arms
of my sweet grand-mother

as if
at night
she were still here
with me with us



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~ALWAYS WITH ME~ 2020

AP: 1st place 2025, Honorable Mention 2026

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Timothy Mcguire March 16, 2019 at 6:50 PM It's not as if. The love and energy she put in the quilt will always be in it with you Line Gauthier March 16, 2019 at 8:48 PM So very true, Timothy. Thanks for your uplifting comment.

Charlie Smith March 16, 2019 at 2:28 PM Lovely Line... Line Gauthier March 16, 2019 at 8:49 PM Thank you so much, Charlie. Most appreciated.

Laura Leiser March 16, 2019 at 12:09 PM Oh, this is sweet and nostalgic, Line! I like the feeling of this poem! :) Line Gauthier March 16, 2019 at 12:24 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Laura.

Ann Gilmour March 16, 2019 at 9:15 AM Such a beautiful tribute to your dear grand mother Line and to have the quilt so lovingly stitched by her own dear hands with such precious memories - wow that is so special. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, with kindest thoughts Ann xx Line Gauthier March 16, 2019 at 10:20 AM Thank you so much, Ann. Your lovely comment means a lot to me.

Caren Krutsinger March 16, 2019 at 1:49 AM There is nothing like a beautiful quilt made by loving hands that are no longer here physically but here in all ways in the hug of that tender quilt they spent maybe a year making. Sweet write, Line. Line Gauthier March 16, 2019 at 10:21 AM Thank you for your most appreciated visit and comment, Caren.

Carole Duet March 16, 2019 at 12:29 AM Love this one, Line. I'm making a quilt right now which I hope my one of my grandchildren will cuddle up in someday. FAVED! Line Gauthier March 16, 2019 at 10:22 AM There is no better keepsake of love. Thank you so much for your lovely visit and compliment, Carole.