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When I Look Back

i had it in the palm of my hand
and treasured every moment

the open road
the opportunities
and even time



AP: 3rd place 2026, Honorable Mention 2025

Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2023

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January 14, 2023 at 9:47 AM

Yes, we did! The open road! Brief and beautiful!

January 14, 2023 at 11:22 AM

Ah ~ the good old days, the ones we took for granted ~

January 12, 2023 at 4:14 PM

I like this, beautifully crafted; those moments we cherish are so valuable.

January 12, 2023 at 5:55 PM

Thanks, ML. Most appreciated ~

January 12, 2023 at 12:59 PM

you are lucky to feel this way, line, and have expressed it perfectly!

January 12, 2023 at 5:56 PM

Thank you so much, Ilene. Most appreciated ~

Paula Goldsmith

January 12, 2023 at 12:21 PM

A wonderful story in a few words. Write On....................

January 12, 2023 at 5:57 PM

Thank you so much, Paula ~

January 12, 2023 at 8:42 AM

simply evocative and deep….You captured a very powerful 5-liner poem with so much grace. Stay creative.

January 12, 2023 at 5:58 PM

Thank you so much, JCB. Most appreciated ~

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