Line Gauthier Poet Ode

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Inspired by the movie THE YEAR OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY

Wise One

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 April 15, 2018 at 8:02 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 April 15, 2018 at 9:07 PM Thanks, Andrea. This was based on a fabulous movie I would recommend highly.

Beautiful Scars January 9, 2018 at 10:35 AM great poem sweet Line, congrats! :)-luloo Line Gauthier January 9, 2018 at 2:11 PM Thank you so much, Laura. Most appreciated.

Janice Canerdy January 6, 2018 at 7:43 PM Excellent use of parallel elements to convey a thought-provoking theme, Line! Janice Line Gauthier January 6, 2018 at 10:45 PM Thank you, Janice. Very appreciated.

Connie Marcum Wong January 6, 2018 at 1:31 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 January 6, 2018 at 4:13 PM What an honour. Thank you, Connie. Much appreciated.

John Hamilton January 6, 2018 at 8:49 AM Wonderful prayer-like poem, very effective in it's introspection, congrats on a fine win! Line Gauthier January 6, 2018 at 8:52 AM Thank you, John. Very appreciated.

Susan Ashley October 12, 2017 at 8:45 PM Congratulations Line on your beautifully deep and thoughtful poem! Line Gauthier October 12, 2017 at 9:14 PM Thanks Susan. I appreciate your visit and comment.

Frances Schiavina October 11, 2017 at 9:40 AM Well done. Congratulations on your win. Line Gauthier October 12, 2017 at 12:04 AM Thank you Frances. I appreciate your visit and your note. Warmest wishes from Ottawa.

Gregory Richard Barden October 10, 2017 at 11:17 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 October 11, 2017 at 7:18 AM Thank you Gregory. Warmest wishes from Ottawa.

Frederic Parker October 10, 2017 at 8:57 PM congratulations dear poet.... a poem exploring important questions Line Gauthier October 10, 2017 at 10:49 PM Thanks Frederic, I appreciate your visit and comment. Best regards from Ottawa.

Frederic Parker October 9, 2017 at 12:56 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 October 9, 2017 at 6:27 PM So true. Thanks.

Gregory Richard Barden October 9, 2017 at 1:54 AM Wonderful write and excellent film, Line - you have captured the essence here - beautiful poem! Line Gauthier October 9, 2017 at 9:43 AM Thanks Gregory. Appreciate your comments and visit. Warm wishes from Ottawa.