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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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 9/3/2018 5:39:00 PM
Very timely write for me, Mike. One never knows when he has to chart a new path in life.... Thanks! ~ Gershon
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Mike Gentile
Date: 9/3/2018 6:13:00 PM
I so agree Gershon and it can be so difficult!!
Date: 9/2/2018 7:16:00 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
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Mike Gentile
Date: 9/2/2018 8:13:00 PM
Thank you Pandita and I wish Godspeed to you as well xxoo
Date: 9/2/2018 6:10:00 PM
This poem is like a lovely prayer Mike! I so enjoyed it. It reminded me of my vagabond son's earlier years. : )
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Mike Gentile
Date: 9/2/2018 6:15:00 PM
Thanks Connie, I am so glad you liked it xxoo
Date: 9/1/2018 8:28:00 AM
So beautiful and multi-layered. Mike. I enjoyed reading it. ~ WD
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Mike Gentile
Date: 9/1/2018 9:18:00 AM
Thank you Warren, Happy Saturday !!
Date: 8/31/2018 8:48:00 AM
Mike, this well-written poem movingly conveys the theme of the fears and hopes of life-changing decisions. Janice
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/31/2018 1:37:00 PM
Thank so much, Janice Happy Friday xxoo
Date: 8/30/2018 5:07:00 PM
A sad song my friend--imagery of the passage well captured in your talented write. Well done, Mike.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/30/2018 8:43:00 PM
Thanks as always, Vijay!!
Date: 8/30/2018 3:51:00 PM
Very well written Mike. I can relate to this with the possibility of leaving my home ! Happy Thursday! :)
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/30/2018 3:55:00 PM
Happy Thursday Heidi xxoo Thanks

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