Crack And Cranny

To the one I love
                Just because...
And to those who love life
        And those who love love!



Through every cranny, every crack
                        In every nook of every room
It seeks to fill the empty space
           And lift the shadowed shade of gloom

So be it hastened by the heart
                     Or blessed by universal source
Without it, life would simply cease
                    So never doubt its mighty force

And you, my sweet, on every day
                    Give freely of your precious gift
And fill this bleak and barren void
               To shatter darkness, sure and swift

Yes, it is light of which I scribe
           Of which each crack and cranny holds
No matter where and in my heart
                         I feel the love that it enfolds
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 6/8/2025 7:18:00 PM
Oh, you got POTD, so congrats on that. MOST IMPORTANTLY (because I don't always understand POTD selections - this I do), it is a delightful, romantic, sentimental, loving poem, it is a whispering of emotions to one held more dear than any other, not that other's aren't loved, ah, trippin' on me words, writer that I am NOT at this moment. Point is, soooo touching ... CayCay (cut me slack, dealing w/ a headache here.)
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/11/2025 12:47:00 PM
I hope you are feeling better Cay Cay! As always, thank you so much for your kind words!
Date: 5/24/2025 1:14:00 AM
Congratulations on you having received poem of the day, an enjoyable read… Beryl
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/24/2025 4:11:00 AM
Thank you so much Beryl!!
Date: 5/24/2025 12:51:00 AM
Belated congratulations to you Mike on the honour of POTD. Enjoy your weekend. Tom
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/24/2025 4:10:00 AM
Thank you so much Tom, a happy weekend to you!
Date: 5/23/2025 6:49:00 PM
Love, ' it seeks to fill the empty space. ' So true. Your thoughts are so beautiful and tender. They caress gently around me and my heart. Congratulations Mike, on Poem of the Day. Happy Friday ! :) Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 5/24/2025 12:11:00 PM
G he Dr my c c sh n my e do my re sh my ted ch kid w any c sad no of fb mug, I do agree!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/24/2025 4:10:00 AM
Brandy, thank you so much xxoo
Date: 5/23/2025 10:46:00 AM
How poetically lovely, Mike! Congrats in POTD!
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Me Me
Date: 5/24/2025 12:12:00 PM
Digits uhh footin day umps ligittz!!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/23/2025 1:57:00 PM
Thanks so much Kim xxoo
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/23/2025 1:56:00 PM
Thanks so much Kim xxoo
Date: 5/23/2025 10:29:00 AM
A very worthy selection for POTD...congrats, Mike.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/23/2025 1:56:00 PM
Thank you Jim!!!
Date: 5/23/2025 9:58:00 AM
Hello Mike, congratulations on your POTD win with this beautifully written poem. Enjoyed the read.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/23/2025 1:56:00 PM
Zyrool, thank you so much!!
Date: 5/23/2025 8:57:00 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful POTD win. I enjoyed reading your write. Have a blessed day with your win.......
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/23/2025 1:55:00 PM
Thank you so much Paula xxoo
Date: 5/23/2025 7:43:00 AM
Wow, Mike. Those words just hit differently. Seriously. The way you captured that feeling of love as light sneaking into every nook, chasing away the shadows. It’s so true, and it’s so you. You always manage to shine a light into the places that need it most. It brightened mine and so deserving of POTD. Spring Blessings, My Friend, Daniel
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/23/2025 1:54:00 PM
Daniel, thank you so very much for your kind words. They mean a lot and are very encouraging!
Date: 5/23/2025 7:34:00 AM
Congrats on POTD. A great poem.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/23/2025 7:38:00 AM
Thank you Victor!!
Date: 5/23/2025 7:19:00 AM
YAY YAY YAY…..one of my favourite poets up on the podium always brings a smile to my face….a worthy winner and poem Mike…..l am so happy for you….Congrats on POTD my friend…Debx
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/23/2025 7:38:00 AM
You are so sweet, thank you Deb!!!
Date: 5/23/2025 5:51:00 AM
Back to say enjoy your special day Mike
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/23/2025 6:00:00 AM
Thank you Tom!!
Date: 5/23/2025 3:49:00 AM
Your poetry always deserves more recognition that it receives, Mike. How nice to have one chosen that was written by a human rather than AI.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/23/2025 6:00:00 AM
Thank you so much Lin xxoo
Date: 5/23/2025 3:45:00 AM
Mike, a sweet poem, congratulations on POTD.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/23/2025 6:00:00 AM
Thank you Tania xxoo
Date: 5/23/2025 3:28:00 AM
A beautiful poem Mike, congratulations on it being chosen as POTD. So well deserved...Hugs
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/23/2025 5:59:00 AM
Thank you so much Maria !!
Date: 5/23/2025 2:47:00 AM
A sweet write! Congratulations on potd!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/23/2025 5:59:00 AM
Thank you Karen xxoo
Date: 5/23/2025 1:41:00 AM
A beautiful rhyme, lovely thoughts. Love alone is real in this world of illusions. Warmest congratulations on POTD, Mike
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/23/2025 5:59:00 AM
Thank you so much!!!
Date: 5/23/2025 12:44:00 AM
- What a beautiful poem, Mike :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. ... enjoy the day and the love :) - hugs
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/23/2025 5:59:00 AM
Thank you so much Anne-Lise xxoo
Date: 5/22/2025 3:34:00 PM
When I saw the title, I thought there's many directions a 'crack and cranny' title could go. So very uplifting to find it was a sincere, heart-lit, gratitude filled, love acknowledging poem. Everyone could benefit from wrapping up inside this lovely poem. A gift from Mike, that's what poets are for! CayCay
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/23/2025 5:58:00 AM
Thank you so much Cay Cay!!
Date: 5/22/2025 10:43:00 AM
Hello Mike, This is a beautiful rhyme. I sense romance in this poem. I love this poem Mike. It will be my fav. happy Thursday. xxxx-oooo. i hope all ois well with you. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/22/2025 2:49:00 PM
You are welcome. happy Thursday.my friend. xxoo /Darlene/
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/22/2025 1:55:00 PM
Thank you so much Darlene xxoo
Date: 5/21/2025 6:20:00 PM
Love this Mike, poignant and piercing in the depth of its simplicity for love will always linger in the shadows of a home or of a heart. I gotta FAVE this one
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/22/2025 3:55:00 AM
Thank you so much John , I am so glad that you liked it!!
Date: 5/21/2025 1:29:00 PM
One of the best rhyme poets on PS. Great message too Mike
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/21/2025 5:14:00 PM
What a lovely compliment Tom, thank you sir!!!
Date: 5/21/2025 1:20:00 PM
aww such a lovely piece Mike, hope you are keeping well and happy Wednesday:-) hugs jan xx
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/21/2025 5:11:00 PM
Hi Jan, thank you and I hope you’ve been well too xxoo
Date: 5/21/2025 12:56:00 PM
I am so happy to see you here Mike…its been a while. Back with a wonderful poem for the one you love…crack, nooks and crannies….love it! Debx
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/21/2025 5:10:00 PM
Thank you so much Deb, I hope to be back in form now!! Xxoo
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