Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Whisper of Your Silence

Lonely I walk through the walls of crowds
Reach out but like shadows they don’t connect
Their eyes are vacant cold and empty

Ghostly people walk on by crossing my path
As I head back home in wonted despair 

Where I find solace in the whisper of your silence
I can always count on you
Your soothing presence tangible
Your embrace warm and lingering
As familiar as an old lover’s embrace

The feeling hovering
Haunts me ever so gently

Tired of wandering alone
It’s soothing to find you here
Loneliness serenely dark and faithful
Wrapped in the warmth of your caress
I find solace in the whisper of your silence




Read on air by invitation  ~  April 12, 2020  'LATE NIGHT POETS'

AP: 2nd place 2022

Submitted on July 27, 2019 for contest SOUND OF SILENCE sponsored by JOHN HAMILTON  -  RANKED 10TH

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Connie Marcum Wong August 13, 2019 at 5:59 PM Wow Line, I don't know how it was possible for him to judge this contest! The entries are all so beautiful yet uniquely different as yours is. You have beautifully conveyed your interpretation of the song. Congratulations on your most deserving win! : ) xxoo Line Gauthier August 13, 2019 at 8:23 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Connie. I am behind on reading contest winners. Hoping to catch up soon.

Jeanne Mcgee August 6, 2019 at 9:09 AM I love the last three lines especially. Congrats on your placement. Glad to see this poem recognized! Line Gauthier August 6, 2019 at 9:32 AM Thank you so much, Jeanne. Most appreciated.

Subimal Sinha-Roy August 6, 2019 at 1:57 AM Congratulations, Line on your well deserved win. Line Gauthier August 6, 2019 at 5:01 AM Thanks, Subimal.

Richard Lamoureux August 5, 2019 at 7:01 PM You are welcome. I wrote one that didn’t make the list but you might enjoy it. Do drop by for a visit. Line Gauthier August 5, 2019 at 8:27 PM Your poem was wonderful, Richard. That is why I don't do premiere contests anymore.

Richard Lamoureux August 5, 2019 at 1:59 PM Terrific win! Congrats. Line Gauthier August 5, 2019 at 4:09 PM Thank you so much, Richard.

John Hamilton August 5, 2019 at 1:02 PM This so good Line, congrats on placing in my difficult contest, so many great poems were left out but yours made the cut!

Richard Lamoureux August 1, 2019 at 8:51 AM I like the mood and feel of this piece. Good luck in the contest. Line Gauthier August 5, 2019 at 4:10 PM Thanks, Richard. Much appreciated.

Timothy Mcguire July 30, 2019 at 9:47 PM Well written. I cant be silent about this one. Line Gauthier July 31, 2019 at 3:37 AM Thanks, LOL.

Ann Gilmour July 30, 2019 at 5:49 AM Beautifully poignant Line, thank you. Sending love and kindest thoughts Ann xx Line Gauthier July 30, 2019 at 8:33 AM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Ann.

Sandra Adams July 28, 2019 at 10:06 AM in today's world people don't connect anymore, even when gathered together most are buried in their gadgets! Good take on the contest Line, I enjoyed reading this one today :) Line Gauthier July 28, 2019 at 11:09 AM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Sandra.