Mike Gentile Poet Rhyme

A Poet's Prayer

It seems my well of ink runs dry
                        With pen in hand, I want to cry
This war on words I seem to rage
             When once flowed liquid words to page

Advance, advance I call to fore
                             To rival canon’s mighty roar
Yet, with my hand in solemn vow
                     I cannot find the words somehow  

I pray for rescue from this pain
                      This prison held by tyrant’s reign
I know my muse, a shining knight
                 Will come to end this dreadful plight

And then, oh then will feelings flow
                             With every Synonym I know
With every Rhyme and Sonnet’s grace
                     To end this lonesome paper chase

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Linda Alice Fowler January 6, 2023 at 6:41 AM This is brilliant Mike. Congratulations on your win! Mike Gentile January 7, 2023 at 4:58 AM Thank you so much Linda !!!

Bj Legros Kelley January 3, 2023 at 2:54 PM Oh my goodness, Mike, if this is what it is like for you to be without your muse, then I am so jealous of you, because this is BEAUTIFUL! Happy new year 2023 to you, and may your beautiful golden inkwell never run dry! Mike Gentile January 3, 2023 at 7:03 PM Thank you so much BJ!!

Michael Tor January 3, 2023 at 7:56 AM Love your theme Mike. This is so true and it happens from time to time. Well written my friend. Blessings... Mike Gentile January 3, 2023 at 12:10 PM Thank you Michael!!

Gershon Wolf January 2, 2023 at 6:21 PM Can I use this one 'PRN,' Mike? It's a great prayer for those lulls we all experience. Nicely done. HNY, 2023! Mike Gentile January 3, 2023 at 4:05 AM Anytime GW, thanks and HNY!!!!

Heidi Sands January 2, 2023 at 5:38 PM Mike , I feel your Muse in this poem. Well expressed and one we can relate to. :) Mike Gentile January 3, 2023 at 4:05 AM Thank you Heidi, Happy Tuesday xxoo

Shirley Hawkins January 2, 2023 at 4:37 PM I am lost for words to express how much I enjoyed reading your excellent poem. I agree with PS Awry. This poem is more than worthy of POTD. Take care, Mike. Happy Tuesday, and all best wishes for 2023. Shirley Mike Gentile January 3, 2023 at 4:05 AM You are so kind, Thanks so much Shirley xxoo

Tom Cunningham January 2, 2023 at 10:27 AM Sometimes we are at a loss for words and suddenly our muse appears to save the day. Enjoyed your verse Mike. Happy New year to you. Tom Mike Gentile January 2, 2023 at 4:14 PM So true Tom, thank you!

Arlo Parker January 2, 2023 at 9:48 AM I believe the chase is ended. A delight, Mike. ;o] Mike Gentile January 2, 2023 at 9:56 AM Thank you so much Arlo, Happy New Year!!!

P.S. Awtry January 2, 2023 at 9:39 AM And this is what happens when we persevere, I see--Brilliance! This will make a lovely POTD! ~ps Mike Gentile January 2, 2023 at 9:57 AM You are so kind P.S., thank you!

Vijay Pandit January 2, 2023 at 9:10 AM Fabulous tone and flow, as always, Mike. Skillfully crafted--a painting in words. Mike Gentile January 2, 2023 at 9:57 AM Thank you o much Vijay!!!

Kim Rodrigues January 2, 2023 at 8:52 AM Wonderful, Mike! Carry on!! Happy New Year!