Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Why Is the Question

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

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Susan Ashley July 1, 2021 at 7:49 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 Line Gauthier July 1, 2021 at 10:22 PM Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Susan ~

Nancy Kaufman June 17, 2021 at 1:15 PM wonderful write which well expressed the layers of self,congratulations. Line Gauthier June 18, 2021 at 2:36 AM Thank you, Nancy ~

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

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

Gershon Wolf June 3, 2021 at 7:59 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 Line Gauthier June 3, 2021 at 10:28 PM Thank you so much for the compliment, Gershon. Most appreciated.

Sotto Poet June 2, 2021 at 12:22 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. Line Gauthier June 2, 2021 at 10:27 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Lasaad ~