Interest

As my years have tumbled by
                  And I’ve tumbled quite a few
Often, I will contemplate
                  What I miss and what I need

Yes, the given resonates
            Family, friends, all those I’ve lost
Yet, I speak of something else
               Once, for granted, now so rare

Especially when younger folks
           I should have the chance to meet
Maybe, one of many will
              See through veils of dated skin

Maybe one sees value still
                  Seems that I can always tell
Yes, what lifts my spirits so
                      Is simply, plainly, interest
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Date: 6/6/2024 1:55:00 AM
It is said you can write poetry about anything if you are really interested. So, go try it.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/6/2024 4:43:00 AM
Thanks Victor, yes, that is what usually inspires me!! Happy Thursday!!
Date: 6/4/2024 11:23:00 AM
Hello Gentile Mike. Oh i agree, we m ust show interest in everything we do. and everyone we meet. Happy Tuesday. xxxx-oooo. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 6/6/2024 3:06:00 PM
Hello Mike, you are awelc olme. Enjoy your evening. xxxx-oooo.Happy Thursday.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/4/2024 6:03:00 PM
Thank you Darlene and Happy Tuesday xxoo
Date: 6/4/2024 9:18:00 AM
We see things differently as we mature, and your lines show how much we should be aware that time cannot be returned to us to make better use of it. You always write such worthy poetry, Mike.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/4/2024 6:01:00 PM
Thank you Lin, you are always so generous to me, I appreciate it so much!!!
Date: 6/4/2024 7:58:00 AM
Showing interest in everyone and everything is a valuable trait to have Mike. Hope your week is going well. Tom
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/4/2024 5:59:00 PM
Thank you Tom !!
Date: 6/4/2024 5:05:00 AM
A lovely write on life and age Mike. Love the line "see through veils of dated skin" so creative! Lovely to see you Mike! Debx
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/4/2024 5:59:00 PM
Thank you so much Deb, you are so kind with your words xxoo
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