A Fence, a Bridge and Me

The fence on which my feelings pause
Forever will be lost for cause
For should it stop my love to flow
Would pain me more than I could know 

For fences keep out or keep in
To build one would be such a sin
And should one born to me exist 
It’s time to let it be dismissed 

A bridge, far better to be built
With no embarrassment or guilt 
Where differences can meet to learn 
That bridges are not meant to burn

Perhaps then I can follow through 
On feelings that I have for you
Though you think differently than me
It’s not just difference that I see
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Proxenos Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 6:41 AM
Another clever write Mike, bridges help to expand discussion, find a source to problems but putting up a fence builds distrust, animosty and no way way forward. Hugs and blessings Jennifer.
Gentile Avatar
May 1, 2023 at 10:43 AM
Thank you so much Jennifer xxoo Happy Monday!
Dietrich Avatar
April 27, 2023 at 4:48 PM
bridge vs. fence. Such a cool rendering of your metaphor.
Gentile Avatar
April 27, 2023 at 5:39 PM
Thank you Andrea!!!
George Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 8:38 PM
Pull away fences and make bridges so that there are no barriers but only connecting links ! So beautifully written, dear Mike.
Gentile Avatar
April 27, 2023 at 4:30 AM
Thank you so much Valsa xxoo
Wolf Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 7:13 PM
Mike, you have such a melodic way of expressing concepts with which others, including me, struggle to convey. Simply profound! Huzzah! ~ Gershon
Gentile Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 7:55 PM
GW, thank you for the lovely compliment!!
Nicole Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 7:09 PM
This is beautiful in every way and should be poem of the day. The message within is uplifting and holds so much truth. My heart is smiling. I'm placing this in my favorites, to read again and again. Happy Wednesday, Mike. :) Hugs, Brandy
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April 26, 2023 at 7:55 PM
You’re so sweet Brandy, thank you!!!
Sands Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 10:15 AM
I enjoyed this today and the positive way it is written. Thank you for sharing. Happy Wednesday :)
Gentile Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 4:48 PM
Thanks so much Heidi,xxoo
Andresen Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 7:55 AM
- Absolutely great written, Mike - Wise thoughts :) - hugs
Gentile Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 8:06 AM
Thanks so much Anne-Lise xxoo
Pandit Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 7:52 AM
A touch forlorn yet, loving sentiments throughout, Mike. I like your message.
Gentile Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 8:06 AM
Thank you Vijay!!
Buhagiar Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 2:40 AM
Loved the lesson that bridges should not be burned.
Gentile Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 4:08 AM
Thank you so much Victor!!
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April 24, 2023 at 5:38 PM
Beautifully written and said Mike….Debx
Gentile Avatar
April 25, 2023 at 3:00 PM
Thank you so much Deb xxoo
Y. Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 2:12 PM
Hi Mike, Good message for one to live by. Well done. Have wonderful day:-) Alexis
Gentile Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 2:57 PM
Thanks so much Alexis xxoo
Cunningham Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 8:40 AM
Love the message in your verse Mike, If only mankind built more bridges to unite us what a better world it would be. Hope you're keeping well, just back from Rhodes. Tom
Gentile Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 2:56 PM
Just back from San Francisco! , thanks Tom! Have a great week!
Turner Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 8:36 AM
Really nice Mike. I absolutely love the message. A joy to read you today:)
Gentile Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 2:53 PM
Thank you Daniel!
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