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WORKS SELF-PUBLISHED:

HAIGA: A Day In Halifax (24p); A Tour Of Ashby Lake (24p); Ageless Youth (24p); As Night Falls (24p); Banff (24p); Boardwalk (24p); Bridging The Gap (40p); Butterfly Kisses (24p); Butterfly Wings (66p); Chasing Dreams (40p); Day In The Park (24p); I Love Lilacs (94p); I Remember The Poppies (46p); Inner Peace (24p); Lilacs (24p,40p); Lily of the Valley (48p); Meadows (74p); Poppies (24p); Retro (24p); Spring Comes (24p); Sundown At Ashby Lake (24p); Sunrise At Ashby Lake (24p); Thru A Child's Eye (24p); Weeping Willows (24p,48p); Wild Roses (24p,40p,100p).

HAIBUN/PHOTOS: Ancestral Voices (80p); Primitive (24p).

POEM/PHOTOS: A Day In Sarnia (24p); A Mother'sHeart (40p); Across The Line (24p); After the Rain (64p); Afternoon At Pink Lake (24p); Bliss (24p); By Water's Edge (44p); Carpe Diem (24p); Diving In (24p,46p); Fall Fiesta (74p); Flying DownThe Highway (24p); Given Wings (24p); Going West (24p); Good Morning Sunshine (24p); Hanging Out (24p); Hello Butterfly (24p); I Dreamt (24p); I Wonder (24p); If Only (24p); In A Wink (24p); Koy Garden (24 p); Lessons Learned From Cat Sitting (22p); Merrickville (24p); Montreal Under Clouds (24p); New World (24p); New Year (24p); Outside My Window (46p); Peonies (24p); Rainy Mondays (24p); Rendezvous At Sundown (24p); Rolling Clouds (24p); Sunrise Meditation (24p,48p); Table For One (24p); The Road To My Father’s House (72p); Thru The Lens At Ashby Lake (24p); Waterlilies (24p); Waterlily Garden (42p); Wealth (24p); Winter Calm (76p); Zen Garden (24p); Zen Moments (24p).

MINI ANTHOLOGY/PHOTOS : A Child's World (24p); A Poem Born (24p); A Simple Man (24p); Always With Me (24p); Bygone Days Of Summer (24p); Caffeine Infusion (24p); Can't Imagine (24p); Censored (24p); Clouds Meander (24p); Covid 2020 (24p); Dark Clouds (24p); Gatekeeper (24p); Namaste (24p); Random Musings volumes 1,2,3,4 (24p each); Ribbons & Clouds (62p); Seeking Peace Of Mind (24p); Snow White (24p); Sunlit Ripples (24p); Sunsetting Whispers (24p); The Power Of Two (24p).

POEM/SKETCHES : Flash Memory Therapy (32p,92p); Play.Enjoy.Relax.Create. (24p); THE STORY OF DENNIS in four tomes (biographical prose/sketches 50/48/44/54p).

ABOUT ME : Late babyboomer Canadian born in the beautiful Eastern Townships of Quebec, and raised in Northern Ontario. Fell in love with Ottawa where I received my B.A. with a major in french literature. Still living in Ottawa, I'm finding out that oncoming golden years offer a very rich perspective on life and beauty.

The themes of my poetry are found in everyday life. I write mostly free verse but I'm also a member of Haiku Canada and have had haiku published in various anthologies.

Please visit often my growing collection of poems and I hope you find many will resonate with you. I'd love to hear your comments.

By the way, my name is pronounced Lynn, and my avatar is an ink painting I created on rice paper years ago. The symbol means PLAY - something I have finally learned to do in later years and poetry is definitely my favorite form of play.

MY 20 MOST DEFINING POEMS :

BIOGRAPHICAL :

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/i_am_1247728

I Am - unveils the true me

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/armand_1934-2001_1159342

Armand (1934-2001) – tribute to my father, a significant role model in my formative years

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/flash_memory_therapy_1006627

Flash Memory Therapy – this was an innovative idea I had so I sketched over 400 sketches of my memories

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/how_could_i_not_remember_944854

How Could I Not Remember – tribute to my grand-mother, the first true love of my life

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/my_fondest_wishes_as_a_child_1038735

My Fondest Wishes As A Child – the innocent years before any of the disappointments of life

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/paradigm_shift_932565

Paradigm Shift – this is about an important life transforming moment in my life

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/welcome_to_my_avatar_1106649

Welcome to My Avatar – I was packing up my brushes disappointed and said I'll try one more ~ my avatar is the result of not giving up

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/what_i_remember_most_1164514

What I Remember Most – tribute to my mother, my role model in so many ways during my most impressionable years

FANTASY :

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/photography_meraki_967433

Photography Meraki – I let my whimsy loose to have fun expressing my passion for photography

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/the_elephant_and_the_ant_996862

The Elephant and the Ant – my personal whimsical favorite that combines my love for monorhymes and children’s literature

GRIEF :

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/bagpipes_wail_1135902

Bagpipes Wail – picturing my own funeral ~ bagpipes make me very emotional

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/mooney_1022865

Mooney – my warmest bonding moment ever with a pet

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/the_c_bomb_1055797

The C Bomb – about my husband being diagnosed with cancer

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/the_caterpillar_who_refused_to_die_1070901

The Caterpillar Who Refused To Die – this is me not seeing the big picture, not realizing I am meant to become a butterfly

NATURE :

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/land_of_mine_1053797

Land Of Mine – I felt very patriotic while writing this poem

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/the_road_to_my_fathers_house_1171466

The Road To My Father’s House – driving 'home' to visit, I always felt an awesome closeness to the countryside my father was deeply connected to

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/waterlily_alley_985984

Waterlily Alley – this poem marries my passion for whimsy, nature, canoeing and waterlilies

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/whale_songs_946382

Whale Songs – expresses my deep spiritual affinity to these gentle giants

ZEN :

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/borrowed_bits_of_spirituality_998634

Borrowed Bits Of Spirituality – my heart is in this piece

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/sunrise_meditation_1114372

Sunrise Meditation – it felt surreal to dream up the only meditation piece in my portfolio

TIME :

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/slipping_away_1150248

Slipping Away – it’s an A to Z look at myself

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THANK YOU, BRIAN !

Blog Posted by Line Gauthier: 6/17/2020 1:01:00 AM

Dear Brian,

So you've judged your last contest ~

On behalf of so many of us, please accept our heartfelt appreciation for the immensely popular PoetrySoup contests you so generously sponsored over the years ~ it was a treat when, by popular demand, you decided to postpone your "retirement" ~ at a time when it was maos needed and appreciated. Very best wishes for your well deserved break ~

THANK YOU, BRIAN !!

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Jeanne
Mcgee

Date: 7/8/2020 10:59:00 PM

so glad you are back Brian! It is nice to write to the muse and get to share through your contests.

Brian
Strand

Date: 6/26/2020 6:24:00 PM

LINE WHY I CHANGED MY MIND ABOUT MY CONTESTS was purely to read what poets had been inspired by their muse to write.As a poetic idealist I will be giving this another try

Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/27/2020 7:28:00 AM

I know you never left, but what the heck, I'll say it anyway....welcome back as sponsor/judge, Brian!:-)

V.
Deepa

Date: 6/22/2020 2:41:00 AM

Hello Brian Sir, It's a wonderful tribute given to you by line mam on behalf of all of us.I indeed wanted to personally Thankyou for the contests you organised and the honour that you've given me through my placements.As a beginner to P.S seeing my name popping up in your judged contest's list was a great treat and I truly felt amazing.I didn't expect that it was your last contest when I read finale.Now viewing this blog and comments from other P.S members I confirmed it.In fact.. I logged in regularly motivated by you.I think am gonna miss that.Anyways..Take care.All the very best for your endeavours.Best wishes from the bottom of my heart.:-)A big thankyou and warm regards from V.Deepa.:-)

V. Deepa
Date: 6/22/2020 8:17:00 AM

Dear sir, I believe Your hard work has taken you to the Peak now.My heartily Congratulations to you. Wish to see you gleaming in happiness. Take care.

Brian Strand
Date: 6/22/2020 6:45:00 AM

Thank you V.Deepa,comments such as yours were reward enough for the effort to sponsor my 800 contests over the years. My muse has already led me in a new direction to read more individual poetry and thereby to find inspiration myself from he photos posted here bypremium members alongside their poems.Stay creative

Gershon
Wolf

Date: 6/21/2020 1:46:00 PM

A heartfelt Amen to you Line, and to Brian for his wonderful contests. Blessings, Gershon

Brian Strand
Date: 6/21/2020 4:43:00 PM

Cheers Gershon

Ann
Gilmour

Date: 6/21/2020 2:25:00 AM

I want to thank you so very much Brian for your wonderful contests and all the work that involved ~ for they were so popular ~ a daily event I always looked forward to, whether I was placed or not. I felt such excitement when checking each day and if I ever saw my name at the top of the list, well that truly was an honour and I thank you so much Brian. Enjoy whatever comes next my friend. With kindest thoughts and thanks from Ann xx

Brian Strand
Date: 6/21/2020 6:11:00 AM

Thanks Ann,they achieved my purpose then,best to stop nowwhilst the season still has fruit then.Stay creative

Connie
Marcum Wong

Date: 6/20/2020 5:42:00 AM

Brian, I appreciate all the time and effort you have put forth with your contests and blogs and your gifts of poetry to this site. Many of us have benefited from your contests by having their poetry acknowledged that might otherwise have gone unread. I’m glad you will continue to enjoy reading poetry here. Thank you very much. My thanks to you as well, Line, for sharing this blog with us. Blessings Connie xxoo

Brian Strand
Date: 6/20/2020 6:15:00 AM

Cheers Connie,it was always two way.

Brian
Strand

Date: 6/20/2020 3:12:00 AM

Not really a break Line,I am too 'addicted' to the taste of soup!.Will start a new (for me) pastime and read for my own pleasure some of the new poetry of the 'quality' poets I have come to value here over the years via my contests.Watch this space folks.

Craig
Cornish

Date: 6/19/2020 7:48:00 PM

Love the picture you posted Line, because it is a perfect personification of a freedom for Brian to seek his own spaces. Bravo Brian, ride those winds.

Brian Strand
Date: 6/20/2020 3:16:00 AM

Will do Craig,thank you for this very appropriate analogy.. an inspiration for me already.Cheers

Beata
Agustin

Date: 6/19/2020 7:29:00 PM

Thanks so much, Sir Brian. You are a great blessing to PS, and to me likewise for allowing the showcasing of poems from a novice, struggling to write poetry from the heart. God bless you.

Brian Strand
Date: 6/20/2020 3:07:00 AM

Keep honouring our Lord, Beata,with your Holy Spirit led gifting.Cheers

John
Watt

Date: 6/18/2020 11:18:00 PM

And thank you, Line, for this blog of acknowledgement to Brian, and for the kind words you wrote. Much appreciated ~ John

John
Watt

Date: 6/18/2020 11:18:00 PM

Brian, I've been very grateful for your contributions to Poetry Soup in your blogs, contests, and encouragement. I benefited greatly from having so many contest winning poems to read as I learn a variety of poetic forms and styles at the hands of many talented writers. I'm grateful for the time and effort that went into your judging. You have helped many poets grow in their pursuit of better writing (and reading) of poetry. God bless you as you take a respite ~ John

Brian Strand
Date: 6/21/2020 9:28:00 AM

Hi John,here is one inspiration thru this new 'window'.... https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/a_moonlight_serenade_1261869

Brian Strand
Date: 6/20/2020 3:22:00 AM

John already inspired by Craig's comment above to seek the photos with poem postings and see where my imagist muse leads.

John Watt
Date: 6/19/2020 4:44:00 PM

Good to hear you're not going away, Brian. I always enjoy your insightful comments at the blogs. And thanks again for your wonderful gift earlier this year. Still enjoying the benefits!

Brian Strand
Date: 6/19/2020 3:20:00 AM

I shall miss my daily poetry read John but perhaps may find another way ( other than PS contests) to continue this particular poetry mission.Stay creative

Andrea
Dietrich

Date: 6/18/2020 5:28:00 PM

Thanks again, Brian, for your support of all the poets here.

Brian Strand
Date: 6/18/2020 11:13:00 PM

Cheers Andrea,stay creative

Constance
La France

Date: 6/18/2020 12:41:00 PM

Brian, thank you again for your contests, that allowed us to showcase older poems or new poems, whether we placed or not, it was a wonderful thing to be part of (perhaps after a rest who knows you may consider returning to the contest world)_Constance

Brian Strand
Date: 6/18/2020 1:18:00 PM

Cheers Constance,thank you for your support thereto.Unlikely to happen as I relate below,what I seek to do is not possible here at PS.

Mark
Toney

Date: 6/18/2020 10:33:00 AM

Brian, you have been and will continue to be poetry's ambassador to Poetry Soup. Your blogs and blog flash contests were master classes of poetry forms. The irony is that many of your contests were "any form, any theme," yet even they showcased a variety of poetry forms at their best. Best wishes to you and yours, Mr. Ambassador, and continue to stay safe! ~Mark

Brian Strand
Date: 6/18/2020 12:21:00 PM

3)My ideal would be .. a newly written poem on any theme,but that is difficult to monitor here without an onerous 'internal audits' before finalising.

Brian Strand
Date: 6/18/2020 12:03:00 PM

2)As I mention on Greg's blog,my contests sadly attracted too many entries for other reasons,and so was the key reason I have 'retired' therefrom at this point.Most of my 800 contests a decade+ ago were specific form types,so it is important to jump through such hoops,especially during a poets development.

Brian Strand
Date: 6/18/2020 12:02:00 PM

1)Thanks for your kind words which are much appreciated.My contests were aimed to see where poets themes had taken them when writing from inspiration rather than meeting a sponsors requirement.

Brian
Strand

Date: 6/17/2020 11:00:00 AM

Thank you Line and everyone who entered over these many years,you enable me to indulge my opinions on what I considered poetry to be.Each time I checked the list after judging the entries it was a rewarding moment and if it gave others recognition then that was a bonus.

Aditi
Mishra

Date: 6/17/2020 9:12:00 AM

I would personally like to thank Brian for his painstaking efforts to sponsor, read and judge poems almost every day. His contests have been something to look forward to :)

Brian Strand
Date: 6/18/2020 12:28:00 AM

Yes,Aditi,I too looked forward to reading the entries.There is much poetic giftings flavouring this particular literary reservoir .Thank you,stay creative.

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