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Inspired by the movie THE YEAR OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY

Philosopher, Lover of Life, Wise One What I would give To see the world through your eyes To picture the haze of freedom Where there reigns injustice and chains To capture the shadow of dignity Where there thunders cries of hunger and pain To carry the veil of hope Where there lurks despair and death To paint a watercolour rainbow Where there is but sorrow and starvation Teach me to find meaning Where there dwells only desperation Teach me to see with your eyes AP: Honorable Mention 2020 Submitted on January 3, 2018 for contest BEST FREE VERSE OCT-DEC sponsored by JOHN HAMILTON - RANKED 3RD and on October 9, 2017 for contest MID OCTOBER STANDARD sponsored by BRIAN STRAND - RANKED 1ST

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/15/2018 8:02:00 PM

oh my . SO DEEP this one is. I keep wondering. Did I see that movie you mentioned? I just saw the movie about Stalin and your poem here makes me think of it because those poor people in Russia were suffering horribly under his reign. I need to look up the year of living dangerously! Wow, you got a first place with Brian!! Huge congrats to you.

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/15/2018 9:07:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea. This was based on a fabulous movie I would recommend highly.

Lu Loo

Date: 1/9/2018 10:35:00 AM

great poem sweet Line, congrats! :)-luloo

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/9/2018 2:11:00 PM

Thank you so much, Laura. Most appreciated.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/6/2018 7:43:00 PM

Excellent use of parallel elements to convey a thought-provoking theme, Line! Janice

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/6/2018 10:45:00 PM

Thank you, Janice. Very appreciated.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/6/2018 1:31:00 PM

I think the student has become the teacher Line! So beautifully expressed! Worthy of your placement! Congratulations! This gem is going into my Faves! : )

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/6/2018 4:13:00 PM

What an honour. Thank you, Connie. Much appreciated.

John Hamilton

Date: 1/6/2018 8:49:00 AM

Wonderful prayer-like poem, very effective in it's introspection, congrats on a fine win!

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/6/2018 8:52:00 AM

Thank you, John. Very appreciated.

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/12/2017 8:45:00 PM

Congratulations Line on your beautifully deep and thoughtful poem!

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/12/2017 9:14:00 PM

Thanks Susan. I appreciate your visit and comment.

Frances Schiavina

Date: 10/11/2017 9:40:00 AM

Well done. Congratulations on your win.

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/12/2017 12:04:00 AM

Thank you Frances. I appreciate your visit and your note. Warmest wishes from Ottawa.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 10/10/2017 11:17:00 PM

Very deep and ponderous, and a piece to spin the wheels in the attic - loved it! Congrats on another win, my friend! :-) <3

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/11/2017 7:18:00 AM

Thank you Gregory. Warmest wishes from Ottawa.

Frederic Parker

Date: 10/10/2017 8:57:00 PM

congratulations dear poet.... a poem exploring important questions

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/10/2017 10:49:00 PM

Thanks Frederic, I appreciate your visit and comment. Best regards from Ottawa.

Frederic Parker

Date: 10/9/2017 12:56:00 PM

not a film I have seen, but from the reading of your words all the things you have asked to see you already see, but like all of us who seek truth it is the understanding where we tend to get lost

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/9/2017 6:27:00 PM

So true. Thanks.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 10/9/2017 1:54:00 AM

Wonderful write and excellent film, Line - you have captured the essence here - beautiful poem!

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/9/2017 9:43:00 AM

Thanks Gregory. Appreciate your comments and visit. Warm wishes from Ottawa.