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

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Date: 7/9/2024 11:16:00 PM
This poem deserved POTD MIke and I am so happy to see you get it - Congratulations my friend. Hugs and blessings Jennifer
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Mike Gentile
Date: 7/10/2024 8:58:00 AM
Thank you Jennifer !!
Date: 7/7/2024 11:02:00 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/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 7/13/2024 11:42:00 AM
Hello Mike , you are welcome. i enjoyed this poem. Happy Saturday. xxxxxx-oiooooo. /Darlene/
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Mike Gentile
Date: 7/9/2024 7:29:00 PM
Thank you so much Darlene xxoo
Date: 6/28/2024 5:19:00 PM
Sorry I missed your POTD Mike. Congratulations. Love truly is blind. Excellent write and great rhymes as always. Be well!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/30/2024 5:35:00 AM
Thank you so much Daniel!!
Date: 6/27/2024 1:50:00 PM
ooh…excellent! Congrats on POTD! Too much comparing but surely God knows on this sinful earth of how we size up.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/27/2024 1:59:00 PM
Thank you Kim xxoo
Date: 6/27/2024 11:28:00 AM
Just back to congratulate you on POTD..
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/27/2024 1:59:00 PM
Thank you Silent One!
Date: 6/27/2024 5:58:00 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 ..
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/27/2024 1:59:00 PM
Thanks so much Nancy!!
Date: 6/27/2024 2:39:00 AM
Mike l always have a little smile when l see your name up here for POTD! Congratulations!! Debx
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/27/2024 5:22:00 AM
Aww, thank you Deb xxoo
Date: 6/26/2024 11:40:00 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
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/27/2024 5:21:00 AM
Thank you so much Christina xxoo
Date: 6/26/2024 7:42:00 PM
Mike, congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, Constance
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/27/2024 5:20:00 AM
Thank you Constance xxoo
Date: 6/26/2024 6:10:00 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
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/26/2024 6:47:00 PM
Thank you so much Anaya xxoo
Date: 6/26/2024 2:35:00 PM
Champagne abd Caviar Mike! Really liked your winning presentation. Hope you celebrate today.! Pangie
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/26/2024 5:44:00 PM
Thanks so much Pangie!!
Date: 6/26/2024 1:09:00 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
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/26/2024 5:43:00 PM
The best of both, always a good deal! Thank you!
Date: 6/26/2024 10:07:00 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.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/26/2024 10:47:00 AM
Sam, thank you so much!!!
Date: 6/26/2024 9:21:00 AM
Great piece, Mike. I guess that's what "inner beauty" is all about. Congrats on POTD, also.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/26/2024 10:46:00 AM
Thank you Jim!!!
Date: 6/26/2024 9:21:00 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
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/26/2024 10:46:00 AM
Love that " linger in light" , I agree! Thank you Brandy xxoo
Date: 6/26/2024 7:34:00 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......................
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/26/2024 10:44:00 AM
Thank you so much Paula xxoo
Date: 6/26/2024 7:33:00 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
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/26/2024 10:44:00 AM
Daniel, thank you so much!!
Date: 6/26/2024 6:44:00 AM
A Size Too Small is a smashing hit for me. I'll fav. Congratulations on your well-deserved POTD.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/26/2024 10:44:00 AM
Hilda, thank you so much xxoo
Date: 6/26/2024 6:32:00 AM
Sage words, Congrats on POTD
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/26/2024 10:43:00 AM
Thank you Joseph!
Date: 6/26/2024 6:11:00 AM
Boy, this has it all, great cadence, rhymes and message. Enjoy your special day
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/26/2024 6:19:00 AM
Tom, thank you so much!!
Date: 6/26/2024 5:10:00 AM
Mike, beautiful and insightful. Congratulations on POTD~ Warren
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/26/2024 6:20:00 AM
Warren, thank you so much!!
Date: 6/26/2024 5:00:00 AM
Beautiful poem with depth and wisdom. Congratulations on your POTD, Dear Mike. Warm wishes ~
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/26/2024 6:20:00 AM
Thank you so much Malabika!!!
Date: 6/26/2024 4:19:00 AM
Mike, a sweet poem, congratulations on POTD.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/26/2024 6:20:00 AM
Thank you Tania xxoo
Date: 6/26/2024 4:07:00 AM
Back to say ha I was hoping and it came true! Congratulations on potd!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/26/2024 6:21:00 AM
Thank you for such well wishes Karen xxoo!!!
Date: 6/26/2024 1:24:00 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
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/26/2024 6:21:00 AM
Thank you so much Clive!!!
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