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Queen of Croissants

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Known for miles around As the Queen of Croissants She’d perfected her art for years But at what cost More physically demanding than you might think She gave the best years of her youth Working at a small town bakery The strain on her hands and body taking their toll Owners had lucked out and they knew it She loved her art and would have done it for free Trying to produce the work of three Never took a sick day in twenty-five years Couldn’t have worked harder if the place had been her own The owners were greedy, looking to save their own hide Watched her toil while they leisurely went about their day Went on vacations leaving her the keys Knowing all too well the place would run smoothly Heaven forbid she would get a thank you Or - bite your lip – a bonus AP: 2nd place 2020 March 4, 2018 Poem of the Day Originally posted on March 2, 2018

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Timothy Mcguire

Date: 6/9/2018 9:22:00 AM

Greed is an ugly monster hidden just below that smiling face. Your poem spotlights that perfectly. Well done.

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/9/2018 2:06:00 PM

Thank you so much for resurrecting this poem, Timothy.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/13/2018 6:38:00 PM

oh my, how sad the little show of gratitude they gave her. Very interesting one, LIne, with a very eye catching title on it! Fictional? Also I see another POTD. This is what "sells" our work here!!

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/13/2018 8:36:00 PM

This is about my sister and nothing is exaggerated unfortunately.

Kurt Philip Behm

Date: 3/13/2018 1:03:00 AM

Very poignant and nicely done!

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/13/2018 9:56:00 AM

Thank you, Kurt. Much appreciated visit and comment.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/10/2018 7:35:00 AM

Perhaps, she is truly the lucky one, doing what she wants. Serving those who love each bite. Congrats, Line, on the POTD!

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/10/2018 8:51:00 AM

Thank you, Kim. Most appreciated.

Rob Carmack

Date: 3/6/2018 4:25:00 PM

A sad reality for most, but the good don't do it for recognition, they do it because they are good. In the end, everyone gets their wage. Congrats on POTD!

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/6/2018 4:49:00 PM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Rob.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/6/2018 12:20:00 PM

Hello Lin,I love the croissant, I like it best with the cheese. When I go to Tim Horton's I always have one with a cup of coffee. Have a nice day my friend.

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/6/2018 1:47:00 PM

Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Darlene. Much appreciated.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 3/5/2018 10:25:00 AM

Hi Line, congratulations on your POTD. It is much deserved for this excellent write. Have a wonderful Monday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/5/2018 10:35:00 AM

Thank you, Vladislav, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 3/5/2018 5:47:00 AM

This is a wonderful narrative poem. Sad and real, passionate and thoughtful. Thank you, Kai

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/5/2018 9:21:00 AM

Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, Kai.

Rohini Balram

Date: 3/5/2018 1:39:00 AM

Love the story telling style used and enjoyed the emotional and realistic plot as well. Beautiful line - 'looking to save their own hide' Well deserving POTD

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/5/2018 9:45:00 AM

Thank you, Rohini. Much appreciated visit and comment.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/5/2018 12:04:00 AM

I can totally relate to your wonderful poem Line! I used to be that kind of giver but have learned to say no in my senior years. Congratulations on having this poem honored with POTD! : )

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/5/2018 9:45:00 AM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Connie. Have a great day!

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 3/4/2018 8:07:00 PM

Congratulations. Beautiful! A Fav.

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/4/2018 9:41:00 PM

Thank you so much, Maurice. Most appreciated.

Maria Williams

Date: 3/4/2018 6:35:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD Line, I totally identify with this excellent write, having been there and done it, and being on the "wrong end" of putting passion first and getting taken advantage of. Time has made me wiser though. Thanks for sharing....Maria

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/4/2018 7:44:00 PM

Thank you so much for your kind visit and comment, Maria.

Emily Willbur

Date: 3/4/2018 2:12:00 PM

I totally love this poem!

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/4/2018 4:06:00 PM

Thank you so much, Emily. Very appreciated.

Sandra Haight

Date: 3/4/2018 1:00:00 PM

Such a great poem so full of wisdom to beware of those 'takers', Line. Very well expressed, and congrats on your poem being deservedly honored as Poem of the Day! Hugs, Sandra

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 3/4/2018 12:42:00 PM

Extra hot sauciness in this one Line! congrats on potd hilighting excellence, well done! xomo

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/4/2018 12:55:00 PM

Thank you, Maureen. Most appreciated visit and comment.

Carol B.

Date: 3/4/2018 12:24:00 PM

Congratulations on receiving POTD. It took forever for me to finally look out for myself. When you’re a giver make sure it’s for someone who appreciates your efforts and doesn’t just take you for granted. Great piece!

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/4/2018 12:26:00 PM

Words of wisdom. Some people learn it quickly, others slower... Thank you for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Eve Roper

Date: 3/4/2018 11:55:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD, Line...

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/4/2018 12:25:00 PM

Thank you, eve. Much appreciated.

Roy Pett

Date: 3/4/2018 11:28:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD Line, I can relate to your well written poem, 30 years of loyal service forced to leave never received a thank you. :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/4/2018 12:23:00 PM

Ouch. If it's not too late, I'd like to thank you for being loyal, Roy, it's a wonderful quality. Bravo on your new found freedom - well deserved!!!

Charlie Smith

Date: 3/4/2018 9:18:00 AM

Warmest congratulations for POTD honors Line, well done...

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/4/2018 9:34:00 AM

Thank you so much, Charlie. Much appreciated.

Daniel Turner

Date: 3/4/2018 8:19:00 AM

How does the line go? "If they were not meant to be sheared God would not have made them sheep" It is a cruel world, where everyone must stand up for themselves and say "no more" Your poem tells it like it is. Congratulations on POTD, Line. I was one who loved my job. I know my boss used me but then again it's because I let him, not because he was an a#@hole.

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/4/2018 8:42:00 AM

Thanks for your visit and for leaving a comment, Daniel. Abuse is often something you let happen and others are only too happy to oblige.

Agnes Krampe

Date: 3/4/2018 7:34:00 AM

Good storytelling, Line. Congrats on POTD.

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/4/2018 8:42:00 AM

Thank you, Agnes. Very appreciated.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/4/2018 6:07:00 AM

- Yes, greed ... Tom, says it right : "full of leeches, bloodsuckers and parasites" - a great poem, Line - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/4/2018 8:43:00 AM

Thank you, Sunshine. Most appreciated.