Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Young Minds

young impressionable minds today
fearless leaders of tomorrow
years in between will pass
will slip away in a flash

under our tutelage
our guidance
our encouragement
our influence

our illusion of dominance
that for some
will escalate
to abuse of power
to oppression
extinguishing the light
within a child
one at a time

nothing short of
exterminating
dreams of tomorrow
bursting the bubbles
of confidence
meant to lead to stellar feats
             


AP: Honorable Mention 2020

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Caren Krutsinger March 27, 2019 at 7:12 PM Saw this a few minutes ago. Started to highlight my favorite parts. Ridiculous task. Popped the entire poem on my fav list, Line. Thank you! Line Gauthier March 27, 2019 at 11:51 PM Thanks, Caren. Most appreciated.

M. L. Kiser March 26, 2019 at 10:28 AM You present some serious truth here; well done. It's something we all need to give more thought. Line Gauthier March 26, 2019 at 1:15 PM Thanks for your most appreciated visit and comment, ML.

Allen Beilschmidt Sr. March 26, 2019 at 12:12 AM A Most profound poem Line Gauthier March 26, 2019 at 12:15 AM Thank you for your much appreciated visit and compliment, Allen.