Mike Gentile Poet Rhyme

A Breath of Farewell

A breath of farewell escapes with a sigh
               A cloudless night, a moon for good bye  
 I claim reflections in a tearful eye
                         Memoirs of home against the sky

The twinkle of starlight, hypnotic in flow
                           Captures my gaze as I turn to go
Leaving the life and all that I know
           For fortunes uncharted, cloaked in shadow

And though I now leave, I pray that each star
              Which glimmers in silent hope from afar
Will guide my safe travels wherever they are
                 With spirits of sorrow, no more to spar

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Gershon Wolf September 3, 2018 at 5:39 PM Very timely write for me, Mike. One never knows when he has to chart a new path in life.... Thanks! ~ Gershon Mike Gentile September 3, 2018 at 6:13 PM I so agree Gershon and it can be so difficult!!

Pandita Sietesantos September 2, 2018 at 7:16 PM Mike, I enjoyed reading this wonderful piece! I am at a crossroad in my life right now and understand the fears and challenges of one embarking on a new path! I wish Godspeed to all those embarking on new beginnings! Hugs and blessings. Pandita Mike Gentile September 2, 2018 at 8:13 PM Thank you Pandita and I wish Godspeed to you as well xxoo

Connie Marcum Wong September 2, 2018 at 6:10 PM This poem is like a lovely prayer Mike! I so enjoyed it. It reminded me of my vagabond son's earlier years. : ) Mike Gentile September 2, 2018 at 6:15 PM Thanks Connie, I am so glad you liked it xxoo

Warren Doll September 1, 2018 at 8:28 AM So beautiful and multi-layered. Mike. I enjoyed reading it. ~ WD Mike Gentile September 1, 2018 at 9:18 AM Thank you Warren, Happy Saturday !!

Janice Canerdy August 31, 2018 at 8:48 AM Mike, this well-written poem movingly conveys the theme of the fears and hopes of life-changing decisions. Janice Mike Gentile August 31, 2018 at 1:37 PM Thank so much, Janice Happy Friday xxoo

Vijay Pandit August 30, 2018 at 5:07 PM A sad song my friend--imagery of the passage well captured in your talented write. Well done, Mike. Mike Gentile August 30, 2018 at 8:43 PM Thanks as always, Vijay!!

Heidi Sands August 30, 2018 at 3:51 PM Very well written Mike. I can relate to this with the possibility of leaving my home ! Happy Thursday! :) Mike Gentile August 30, 2018 at 3:55 PM Happy Thursday Heidi xxoo Thanks