Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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Without Warning

The last thing
I remember
I was playing carefree
In the summer field
With my newfound little soul mate
The same first and last name
Except for a single letter
Imagine that

Never so happy
School was out
Freedom was in the air
Adventures on our mind
Treasures to discover
I ran home with delight
Only to find the biggest truck
I’d ever seen sitting in our driveway
I knew it was a bad omen
Sure enough
Life as I knew it
Was about to end

Suddenly
Just like that
Without warning
Torn apart from
My little soul mate
The one with same first and last name
Except for that one single letter



AP: Honorable Mention 2022

Submitted on December 7, 2020 for contest STORY FROM YOUR CHILDHOOD sponsored by L MILTON HANKINS  -  RANKED 2ND

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Juliet Ligon December 12, 2020 at 9:32 PM That must have been really neat having a friend with the same name, but so sad to lose that friend. Congrats on your placement! Line Gauthier December 13, 2020 at 6:18 AM Yes and thanks, Juliet. Much appreciated ~

Sam Kauffman December 11, 2020 at 8:51 PM Moving is such a tramatic experience for a child. You did a great job bringing it out of memory and into words. Congratulations on your win! Line Gauthier December 12, 2020 at 6:09 AM Thanks, Sam. Much appreciated ~

Malabika Ray Choudhury December 11, 2020 at 3:41 PM Congratulations on your win. Enjoyed - such a creative piece! Line Gauthier December 11, 2020 at 6:57 PM Thank you very much, Malabika ~

Paula Goldsmith December 11, 2020 at 8:37 AM Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What a write. A very creative piece. Enjoy your win with blessings...................... Line Gauthier December 11, 2020 at 11:22 AM Thank you so much, Paula. Most appreciated ~

Edward Ibeh December 11, 2020 at 6:55 AM Awesome write, Line:-) Congrats on your win! Line Gauthier December 11, 2020 at 11:23 AM Thanks, much appreciated, Edward ~

Beata Agustin December 11, 2020 at 5:50 AM Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you. Line Gauthier December 11, 2020 at 11:23 AM Thank you, Beata ~

Charles Messina December 11, 2020 at 3:51 AM Indeed a sad memory, Line. But a great write and wonderful placement in the contest. Congratulations my friend.. Well-deserved :) Charlie Line Gauthier December 11, 2020 at 11:23 AM Thank you so much, Charles. Most appreciated ~

Carol Mitra December 10, 2020 at 8:59 PM Aaah that makes me sad....but such is life...Congrats on your win Line. Line Gauthier December 10, 2020 at 9:03 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Carol ~

L Milton Hankins December 10, 2020 at 8:49 PM Line, I want to take a moment to congratulate you personally on your #2 spot in my Story from Your Childhood contest. The entries were superb. I loved your poem!!! Line Gauthier December 10, 2020 at 9:02 PM Thank you so much, Milton. What an honor ~

Lunita Blanca February 25, 2018 at 3:13 PM Friendship begun with an end in mind, soon comes to an end. Line Gauthier February 25, 2018 at 3:36 PM Humm... I wish I had known this quote back when I was 7. LOL. Thanks for your visit, Carlos. Much appreciated.

Robertina B. February 25, 2018 at 2:20 PM Bravo Line!! I enjoyed reading this.. Line Gauthier February 25, 2018 at 2:32 PM Thank you so much, Robertina. Much appreciated.

Reason A. Poteet February 25, 2018 at 1:11 PM So many scenarios come to mind; a creative piece, Line. Well done Line Gauthier February 25, 2018 at 2:32 PM Thank you so much for your visit and comment, Reason. Much appreciated.