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Thoughts On a Friend

When Youth packed his bags and headed south I knew I’d not see him again So long, we’d been together For years, he was my friend It’s not that we had fallen out We’d not had words or fought It’s not as though, our time, misused Or lessened, all for nought We said goodbye, a long affair Eventually, we kissed And I must say in honesty, At times, he’s sorely missed He’s made new friends, I’ve met a few And sent Youth my regards I tried to warn Youth’s fickle ways And what lies in the cards Alas, his new friends worry not That’s how it’s got to be And Youth will be a friend to them The same, he was to me

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/1/2023 3:43:00 AM

Sad that you could detect that Youth would not come back, it is a strange feeling we all get occasionally when someone relevant in ones life says goodbye, almost like the tide is going out. well I would say that it would be to Youths loss. Excellent write Mike, Blessings, hugs, Jennifer.

Mike Gentile
Date: 4/1/2023 5:27:00 AM

Thank you Jennifer, I always appreciate your kind thoughts and comments!! Happy Saturday xxoo

Margarita Lillico

Date: 3/25/2023 4:29:00 PM

Companion of the past, never leaves the will, forsaking the body…

Mike Gentile
Date: 3/27/2023 4:15:00 AM

So true!!! Happy Monday Margarita!!!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/19/2023 12:56:00 PM

A creative write/story. Age is just a number. Youth will always stay. Have a fun day writing away............

Mike Gentile
Date: 3/22/2023 4:21:00 AM

Thank you Paula, Happy Wednesday xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/4/2023 11:48:00 AM

Hello Mike Gentile, sometimes a child hood friendship fades in time. We are lucky to get that friendship back. Happy Saturday.xxxx-oooo./Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/6/2023 12:31:00 PM

Hello Mike, Happy Monday. xxxx-oooo. enjoy your day my friend.

Mike Gentile
Date: 3/6/2023 3:35:00 AM

Thank you Darlene, A Happymonday to you xxoo

Susan Lawrence

Date: 3/4/2023 7:15:00 AM

Mike, I love how you described passages through youth and time . Your poems reflect your deep mind and heart . I always enjoy the journey with you ! Big hugs, Susan :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 3/6/2023 3:34:00 AM

Thank you so much Susan xxoo

Deb M

Date: 2/28/2023 11:50:00 PM

Truly beautiful Mike about a meaningful friendship….thats what life is all about real and wonderful connections with others! Loved it….Debx

Mike Gentile
Date: 3/1/2023 4:26:00 AM

Thank you so much Deb xxoo

Paul Bell

Date: 2/27/2023 4:26:00 AM

Different paths bring different prospectives and life takes its course. In my own journey, contact stayed open for a time and then fizzled out.

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/28/2023 4:19:00 AM

Yes, sometimes that is the way of life! Thanks Paul!

Valsa George

Date: 2/27/2023 1:40:00 AM

Youth has to bid goodbye. However thick has been your friendship with him, he won't stay with you.... or me. He will seek new friends. Sometimes we badly miss our onetime old friend. Love this poem of personification, dear Mike.

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/27/2023 4:00:00 AM

Thank you so much Valsa xxoo

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/26/2023 6:11:00 AM

- Some friendships are fleeting, others last a lifetime - Lovely written, Mike :) - hugs

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/27/2023 3:59:00 AM

So true, thank you Anne-Lise xxoo

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/26/2023 5:07:00 AM

Well written and thought provoking. Happy Sunday :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/26/2023 5:35:00 AM

Happy Sunday Heidi, thank you xxoo

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/26/2023 2:46:00 AM

This poem has two interpretations, a farewell to youth, or a youth who left you. Very original. Hope you'll read my funny ghost story. Victor

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/26/2023 5:35:00 AM

Thank you Victor, Yes I will !!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/25/2023 6:29:00 PM

Quite a remarkable angle and view on 'Youth' that much overhyped ideal of those who watch it recede. Huzzah! ~ Gershon

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/26/2023 5:34:00 AM

Happy Sunday GW! Happy Sunday Youngster!

Daniel Turner

Date: 2/25/2023 4:20:00 PM

This poem makes me think of friends that have come and gone in my life. Some good some bad but memories do not distinguish them apart. They still come and go. this poem can take the reader as deep as he wants to go, Mike.

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/25/2023 5:30:00 PM

Thank you Daniel!!