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Why Is the Question

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let me pause 
slow down a minute
and look inward
to adjust my lens

there’s more to life than
operating in react mode

let me pause to ask 
the real question
the why is so much more
revealing than the what

let me break the cycle
and if need be, like a rookie
put training wheels back on my bike
refuse to live on automatic pilot 

I’m more than the sum of my parts
similar to the iceberg with
most of me under my surface
always more to me that meets the eye

I am more than an organism
with likes and dislikes
more than a machine
with on and off switches

I’m comparable to
a complex equalizer
filtering and remastering 
random captured signals

I’m the maestro of my life
creator of my realm
master of my domain

I am simply more 
I am so much more

all for asking the real question
the why is always so much more
revealing than the what


Read on air by invitation  ~  June 2, 2021  'WORDS & MUSIC'

AP: 1st place 2021

Submitted on June 3, 2021 for contest ALL YOURS (JUN 5) sponsored by BRIAN STRAND -  RANKED 1ST

Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2021

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Susan Ashley Date: 7/1/2021 7:49:00 AM Dear Line, your introspection is deep, rich, revealing and beautifully intimate and your lovely poetic voice enhances the intimacy to draw the reader/listener in more closely to experience your expressive spirit. Simply splendid. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 7/1/2021 10:22:00 PM Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Susan ~

Nancy Kaufman Date: 6/17/2021 1:15:00 PM wonderful write which well expressed the layers of self,congratulations. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/18/2021 2:36:00 AM Thank you, Nancy ~

Kim Merryman Date: 6/7/2021 4:49:00 PM Line, this is an excellent write! Going in my favs! Congrats on your win in Brian's contest! Blessings, Kim M Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/7/2021 9:31:00 PM Thank you so much, Kim. Most appreciated ~

Sotto Poet Date: 6/5/2021 7:19:00 AM Congratulations on your win, Line. You deserve it with a very inspirational poem and wonderful soft voice. Have a wonderful weekend. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/5/2021 10:42:00 AM Thank you very much, Lasaad ~

Gershon Wolf Date: 6/3/2021 7:59:00 PM This goes directly to the essence of 'What's It All About?' Line, it also goes directly into my FAVES! Inspirational write, a breath of fresh air. Bravo, Gershon Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/3/2021 10:28:00 PM Thank you so much for the compliment, Gershon. Most appreciated.

Sotto Poet Date: 6/2/2021 12:22:00 PM Ahh, your writing is really fantastic! Your superb recording and your sweet voice help throw even more light on this poetry, and that why it is more important than the what. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/2/2021 10:27:00 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Lasaad ~