Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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 April 23, 2018 at 9:47 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 April 23, 2018 at 11:04 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 April 23, 2018 at 3:52 AM Congratulations, Line on your first place win. Words are the crown for an accomplished poet like you. Line Gauthier April 23, 2018 at 7:58 AM Thank you so much, Subimal, for your lovely visit and comment.

Gershon Wolf April 22, 2018 at 10:27 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 April 22, 2018 at 11:05 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 April 22, 2018 at 1:14 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 April 22, 2018 at 1:58 PM How sweet, Susan. Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment.

Juliet Ligon April 22, 2018 at 9:36 AM You must have been a brilliant child. I love how you impress the power and value of words. Line Gauthier April 22, 2018 at 11:59 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 April 21, 2018 at 11:14 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 April 22, 2018 at 12:00 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Probir. Go for it!

Janice Canerdy April 21, 2018 at 8:33 PM Congratulations on your well-deserved win! Brilliant! Janice Line Gauthier April 21, 2018 at 8:53 PM Thank you, Janice, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Eve Roper April 21, 2018 at 8:26 PM Nicely done, Line, a 1st place of treasure trove of words :) Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve ~`* Line Gauthier April 21, 2018 at 8:53 PM Thank you , Eve. Very appreciated.

Sandra Haight April 21, 2018 at 3:53 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 April 21, 2018 at 3:54 PM Thank you, Sandra. Most appreciated.