A Size Too Small

No matter nature’s placement woes
              Of ears and lips and eyes and nose
Or beauty’s plan for symmetry
               That makes us each a you and me

No matter fingers, hands or feet
           Or weight to lose and scales to cheat
Of length and girth for short or tall
                        Appendages a size too small

The heart of kindness knows no rules
       Of gracefulness that’s learned in schools
Instead its beauty rests assured
                     Its favor need not be implored

For love which guides a gentle soul
              That cares and carries love’s patrol
Needs not to worry form’s design  
                         Most beautiful is love divine
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Proxenos Avatar
July 9, 2024 at 11:16 PM
This poem deserved POTD MIke and I am so happy to see you get it - Congratulations my friend. Hugs and blessings Jennifer
Gentile Avatar
July 10, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Thank you Jennifer !!
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July 7, 2024 at 11:02 AM
hello Mike Gentile, I am sorry to miss your POTD. I hope you enjoyed your special day. i like this poem . slo i will make it my fav. happy Sunday. i hope you had a nice 4th of July celebration. xxx xxxx-ooooooo. /,Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 13, 2024 at 11:42 AM
Hello Mike , you are welcome. i enjoyed this poem. Happy Saturday. xxxxxx-oiooooo. /Darlene/
Gentile Avatar
July 9, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Thank you so much Darlene xxoo
Turner Avatar
June 28, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Sorry I missed your POTD Mike. Congratulations. Love truly is blind. Excellent write and great rhymes as always. Be well!
Gentile Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 5:35 AM
Thank you so much Daniel!!
Rodrigues Avatar
June 27, 2024 at 1:50 PM
ooh…excellent! Congrats on POTD! Too much comparing but surely God knows on this sinful earth of how we size up.
Gentile Avatar
June 27, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Thank you Kim xxoo
One Avatar
June 27, 2024 at 11:28 AM
Just back to congratulate you on POTD..
Gentile Avatar
June 27, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Thank you Silent One!
Kaufman Avatar
June 27, 2024 at 5:58 AM
Hi Mike, Sorry I wasn't on yesterday and missed saying Congratulations on this wonderful POTD. It's message is so positive and it is so well said. Blessings to you ..
Gentile Avatar
June 27, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Thanks so much Nancy!!
M  Avatar
June 27, 2024 at 2:39 AM
Mike l always have a little smile when l see your name up here for POTD! Congratulations!! Debx
Gentile Avatar
June 27, 2024 at 5:22 AM
Aww, thank you Deb xxoo
Bowring Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 11:40 PM
Dear Mike, many congratulations for POTD with this lovely, inspiring poem. So happy to see your name here. ‘The heart of kindness knows no rules’ For love that guides a gentle soul’ ‘ Most beautiful is love divine’ - love these lines especially. Love the profound message here too. Really enjoyed the poem. Thank you for sharing :):) x
Gentile Avatar
June 27, 2024 at 5:21 AM
Thank you so much Christina xxoo
La France Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Mike, congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, Constance
Gentile Avatar
June 27, 2024 at 5:20 AM
Thank you Constance xxoo
Anaya Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 6:10 PM
"No matter nature’s placement woes, Most beautiful is love divine" this which is true and everlasting dear Mike. Congratulations to you on your POTD! Enjoy xhugs
Gentile Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Thank you so much Anaya xxoo
Romios Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Champagne abd Caviar Mike! Really liked your winning presentation. Hope you celebrate today.! Pangie
Gentile Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Thanks so much Pangie!!
Wolf Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Right! No matter the shape! It's what inside that counts. Then again, Mike, there's what to be said for a lovely interior inside an attractive exterior! lol. Congrats to you on POTD! ~ Gershon
Gentile Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 5:43 PM
The best of both, always a good deal! Thank you!
Kauffman Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 10:07 AM
Mike, congratulations on your POTD! Wonderfully unique word pairings, "love's patrol." Truly, "the heart of kindness knows no rules." Your message is beautifully summed up in the last line for "most beautiful is love divine." So happy to see this gem as a POTD.
Gentile Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Sam, thank you so much!!!
Nicole Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 9:21 AM
' The heart of kindness knows no rules. ' This statement holds so much truth. We're all unique, as far as physical features are concerned. (That's perfectly okay.) True beauty is on the inside and shines outwardly. (It's so easy to see those that linger in light.) Congratulations Mike, on Poem of the Day. Happy Wednesday ! My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Gentile Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 10:46 AM
Love that " linger in light" , I agree! Thank you Brandy xxoo
Slaughter Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 9:21 AM
Great piece, Mike. I guess that's what "inner beauty" is all about. Congrats on POTD, also.
Gentile Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 10:46 AM
Thank you Jim!!!
Goldsmith Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 7:34 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A great write with a great ending. Love the line, "The heart of kindness knows no rules." Kindness is free so give it away. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win......................
Gentile Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Thank you so much Paula xxoo
Rodgers Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 7:33 AM
Hey Mike! Huge congrats on getting POTD! It is absolutely beautiful and heartfelt. I love the way you captured the essence of inner beauty and kindness to which I find is truly inspiring. You totally deserve the recognition on this one. - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel
Gentile Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Daniel, thank you so much!!
Greenhough Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 6:44 AM
A Size Too Small is a smashing hit for me. I'll fav. Congratulations on your well-deserved POTD.
Gentile Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Hilda, thank you so much xxoo
May Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 6:32 AM
Sage words, Congrats on POTD
Gentile Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 10:43 AM
Thank you Joseph!
Doll Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 5:10 AM
Mike, beautiful and insightful. Congratulations on POTD~ Warren
Gentile Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 6:20 AM
Warren, thank you so much!!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 5:00 AM
Beautiful poem with depth and wisdom. Congratulations on your POTD, Dear Mike. Warm wishes ~
Gentile Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 6:20 AM
Thank you so much Malabika!!!
Kitchin Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 4:19 AM
Mike, a sweet poem, congratulations on POTD.
Gentile Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 6:20 AM
Thank you Tania xxoo
Jones Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 4:07 AM
Back to say ha I was hoping and it came true! Congratulations on potd!
Gentile Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 6:21 AM
Thank you for such well wishes Karen xxoo!!!
Culverhouse Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 1:24 AM
I enjoyed reading this poem, the flow and meter is spot on, very readable, true word wisdom too, deserving of POTD Mike, well written
Gentile Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 6:21 AM
Thank you so much Clive!!!
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June 26, 2024 at 1:16 AM
Mike, I agree that “most beautiful is love divine” beauty shines when someone’s kind. Congratulations on having received the honour of poem of the day… Beryl
Gentile Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 6:21 AM
Thank you Beryl!!!
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