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While Most Kids

While most kids enjoy their box of toys My pride is a treasure trove of words I love to admire, touch and fondle them I play with their different finishes Some are soft and shiny, some are dull I prefer the ones that are translucent The pearly ones are wonderful Some are precious and semi-precious Some are hurtful, others soothing Some imprison, others liberate Some words are dense and cold While others as gentle as a whisper Some reflect elation and infinity My treasure trove of words is bottomless Playful princess proudly wearing my tiara Wealthy beyond imagination Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~A POEM BORN~ 2020 AP: Honorable Mention 2020 Submitted on January 31, 2018 for contest QUIRKS sponsored by MADISON DEMETROS - RANKED 1ST

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Paul Callus

Date: 4/23/2018 9:47:00 AM

I enjoyed your take on the 'quirks' theme, Line. Talk about a princess wearing a tiara...you truly are one now, having placed first:) Congratulations. Regards // paul

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/23/2018 11:04:00 AM

That's right. I'm going to have a cup of coffee and wear my tiara all day! Thanks for your lovely visit and delightful comment, Paul.

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 4/23/2018 3:52:00 AM

Congratulations, Line on your first place win. Words are the crown for an accomplished poet like you.

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/23/2018 7:58:00 AM

Thank you so much, Subimal, for your lovely visit and comment.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/22/2018 10:27:00 PM

Line Gauthier: Ever precocious, ever developing and redeveloping her sense of wonder, awe, and appreciation. Ever curious, ever innovating, she has retained her childlike curiosity into mature adulthood---the kind of 'retention' which educators the world over should be concerned with and promoting. A well-deserved win for a wealthy-word-winner! Best always, Gershon

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/22/2018 11:05:00 PM

I am blushing, Gershon. Thank you so much, you can bet I am saving this gem for my anthology some day. How very kind of you. Most appreciated.

Susan Gentry

Date: 4/22/2018 1:14:00 PM

An amazing write. I remember as learning or hearing new words as a child and thinking, "Oh I like that word," or even telling people I like that word. Congratulations on your wonderful win.

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/22/2018 1:58:00 PM

How sweet, Susan. Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment.

Juliet Ligon

Date: 4/22/2018 9:36:00 AM

You must have been a brilliant child. I love how you impress the power and value of words.

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/22/2018 11:59:00 AM

LOL - no, I was never accused of being brilliant, Juliet. Thank you so much for your delightful visit and comment. Most appreciated.

Probir Gupta

Date: 4/21/2018 11:14:00 PM

Your poem takes us somewhere that is beyond our imagination too ... Next time if I need to write on this topic, this theme would be mine ... Obviously the theme only I will misappropriate ... Congratulations for the podium finish ...

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/22/2018 12:00:00 PM

Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Probir. Go for it!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/21/2018 8:33:00 PM

Congratulations on your well-deserved win! Brilliant! Janice

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/21/2018 8:53:00 PM

Thank you, Janice, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Eve Roper

Date: 4/21/2018 8:26:00 PM

Nicely done, Line, a 1st place of treasure trove of words :) Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve ~`*

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/21/2018 8:53:00 PM

Thank you , Eve. Very appreciated.

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/21/2018 3:53:00 PM

Absolutely wonderful, Line! Congratulations on your Trophy win! What an amazing way you challenged the theme - very creative with your well-chosen words that image their power. I can certainly identify with your feelings! A Fave for me! Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/21/2018 3:54:00 PM

Thank you, Sandra. Most appreciated.