Mike Gentile Poet Rhyme

A Lonely Silver Ribbon

A lonely silver ribbon
                   Caught my eye today
A remnant of a shopper’s rush
                 Left on the shelf to say
 
I can sparkle, take me home
           My Christmas plans are few
And I would relish nothing more
            Than wrapping gifts for you

So as it spoke in ribbon speak
                     Calling out my name
I thought of how I’d once felt
                  Not chosen for a game

I bought that silver ribbon
              And took it home with me
And now it sits so sparkling bright
                      Underneath my tree

If people were like ribbon
           Perhaps, we’d keep in mind
That Christmas can be lonely 
                When you’re left behind

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Line Gauthier December 1, 2017 at 11:12 PM I love your twists and wrap-up. Great delivery, Mike. I think it's awesome to think of lonely people, particularly during the holidays. I'm making this a FAVE. Thanks, Mike. Mike Gentile February 17, 2020 at 9:21 AM Thank ao much Line xxoo

Silent One November 30, 2017 at 1:24 PM Yes Mike and so many go thtough this... so many are alone and feel worse im thos season... nice use of metaphor.. Mike Gentile November 30, 2017 at 2:16 PM Thanks , Silent One !!

Judith S November 30, 2017 at 10:32 AM Loooooove this Mike!!!! Especially the last stanza that brings it all home. Awesome write! ~ Judy Mike Gentile November 30, 2017 at 11:08 AM Thanks so much, Judy xxoo

Heidi Sands November 30, 2017 at 10:05 AM This is a lovely poem Mike and so true. Happy Thursday :) Mike Gentile November 30, 2017 at 10:10 AM Thanks, Heidi, xxoo Happy Thursday!!