Mike Gentile Poet Free verse

A Smile In the Sky

The sky is smiling
Luminous clouds concede a simple clearing
Boasting rays of an aureate sun
Gleaming
The brightest smile I've ever seen
It shines on me

The leaves are dancing
Cool morning breeze is autumn sweet
The crisp of crimson and ochre
Swirling
Their revel consorts my footsteps
They frolic for me

The path is clearing
Shadowy moods of uncertainty are lifting
Mist of fear and doubt 
Vanishing
It seems that nature agrees
It speaks to me

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Kevin Lawrence December 10, 2025 at 9:41 AM You brought me there, Mike. Great write. Mike Gentile December 12, 2025 at 5:35 AM Thank you so much Kevin

Zyrool Gifford December 9, 2025 at 4:36 AM Hello Mike, a wonderfully creative write Loved it. Enjoy your day, fellow poet.

Line Gauthier January 20, 2021 at 2:34 PM Beautiful uplifting poem, Mike. So glad to see this one published in the 2020 PS Anthology. Mike Gentile January 24, 2021 at 6:53 AM Thank you so much Line xxoo

Jan Allison December 12, 2018 at 2:45 PM Dropping back again to say many congrats on your win Mike:-) hugs Jan xx Mike Gentile December 12, 2018 at 2:52 PM Thanks so much, Jan xxoo

Carolyn Devonshire December 12, 2018 at 4:46 AM I love this poem's imagery and creativity, Mike. Congratulations on your second-place win. Competition was great and your entry was among the best. Best wishes, Carolyn Mike Gentile December 12, 2018 at 9:08 AM Thank you so much Carolyn, I am so happy to have placed so high in your contest and I am so glad that you liked it. xxoo

Lynn D. November 11, 2018 at 12:26 PM Nicely written. I liked it. Mike Gentile November 11, 2018 at 12:37 PM Thank you Lynn xxoo

Nick Trim November 10, 2018 at 5:50 AM great write Mike, well done Mike Gentile November 10, 2018 at 11:06 AM Thank you Nick!

Sara Kendrick November 7, 2018 at 12:40 PM I especially like the last two lines. Enjoyed reading your work. Sara Mike Gentile November 7, 2018 at 2:23 PM Thank you Sara, I am so glad that you liked it!!

Darlene De Beaulieu November 6, 2018 at 12:20 PM Hello Mike, Mike you created this beautiful poem, I felt like i was on a strol reading this poem. have a nice day my friend. xxxxxxx-ooooo. Darlene De Beaulieu December 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM Hello Mike, I enjoyed this poem. now i will make it my fav. Your welcome. Happy Tuesday. xxx-ooo. /Darlene/ Mike Gentile November 6, 2018 at 1:03 PM That's so nice, thank you Darlene Happy Tuesday xxoo

William Darnell Sr November 5, 2018 at 5:04 PM Great write and read Mike. Your words with harmony and grace . Thanks for the the inspirational poetry Mike. Mike Gentile November 5, 2018 at 5:16 PM Thanks William, I appreciate your kind words!!

Gershon Wolf October 31, 2018 at 3:09 PM Mike, this is a veritable masterpiece, well-deserving of POTD. The framework of the first lines of each stanza---The sky is smiling; The leaves are dancing; The path is clearing---uplifts the reader, who is then fully prepared for the denouement -- "It speaks to me." Bravo. Well-done. ~ Gershon Mike Gentile October 31, 2018 at 8:04 PM Gershon, you are so kind to say that and so encouraging , I do appreciate it thanks!’

Susan Ashley October 29, 2018 at 11:56 AM It seems as you are one with Nature in your inspiring poem of uplifting beauty and joy of life, Mike. Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan Mike Gentile October 29, 2018 at 2:38 PM Thank you Susan, so kind of you to comment. I really wasn't expecting that but was so happy, it made my day Happy Monday xxoo

Winged Warrior October 28, 2018 at 3:25 AM Late Congratulations my friend on your POTD!!!...your talents on display Mike...its about time lol...love & light...^WW^ Mike Gentile October 28, 2018 at 6:26 AM Thanks so much, your kind words are very encouraging and I appreciate them!!!!

Gershon Wolf October 27, 2018 at 9:39 PM Congrats on an illuminating poem of the day, Mike! Best wishes, Gershon Mike Gentile October 27, 2018 at 9:55 PM Thanks so much Gershon !!

Jay Moore October 27, 2018 at 6:47 PM Nice descriptive text. But I'm sure we're not in the same vicinity my sky doesn't look as pretty as your sounds. Congrats Mike Gentile October 27, 2018 at 8:58 PM Thanks Jay, hope your sky clears soon!!!

Anne-Lise Andresen October 27, 2018 at 2:52 PM - Congratulations, Mike:) - Best wishes for a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Mike Gentile October 27, 2018 at 3:15 PM Same to you Anne-Lise and thanks so much xxoo

Daniel Turner October 27, 2018 at 2:45 PM Just enjoying being alive! I loved the colors in the second stanza. A most pleasant read, Mike. Congratulations on POTD honors. Mike Gentile October 27, 2018 at 3:16 PM Thanks so much Daniel!!

Connie Marcum Wong October 27, 2018 at 2:19 PM Congratulations on having this wonderful poem honored with POTD Mike. I had to fave it! : ) Mike Gentile October 27, 2018 at 3:24 PM You’re so kind , thank you so much xxoo

Brandy Nicole October 27, 2018 at 2:15 PM :) Awe, and I wish I could post a photo here. I shall send the link, because it fits your words perfectly. "A Smile in the Sky" I completely agree. When the sunshine touches a tender blue sky, with clouds curling. You can't help but smile. :) Congratulations Mike, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy. Here is that photo. https://fruttidellapassione.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/felicitc3a0.jpg?w=600 Mike Gentile October 27, 2018 at 3:25 PM Thanks so much Brandy xxoo

Quoth Theraven October 27, 2018 at 12:38 PM A good poem to go with a good hot cup of coffee. Well, at least the poem is good. Thanks, I hope your week-end is a good one. -Richard Mike Gentile October 27, 2018 at 1:12 PM Thanks Richard, sometimes its hard to get a good cup of coffee!

Sunlite Wanter October 27, 2018 at 12:33 PM I think you are looking at the sun, spreading your arms and loving life! Congratulations. Mike Gentile October 27, 2018 at 1:13 PM Thanks Sunlite, I am trying!!

Line Gauthier October 27, 2018 at 11:57 AM Congrats on your top win, Mike. Well penned.

Alexis Y. October 27, 2018 at 10:49 AM Hi Mike, You painted such beautiful and uplifting picture with words. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved:-) Alexis Mike Gentile October 27, 2018 at 1:10 PM So kind of you, thanks Alexis!

Lin Lane October 27, 2018 at 10:18 AM Your words extol the impact the sun can have on us. It can seem to smile on us and lift our spirits when it peeks from behind clouds on a gloomy day. Good job with personification of sky, leaves and sun, Mike. Well done for potd. Mike Gentile October 27, 2018 at 1:09 PM Thank you so much Lin xxoo

Warren Doll October 27, 2018 at 9:00 AM Mike, congratulations on POTD. So well deserved for this magnificent poem, Have a great weekend~ Warren Mike Gentile October 27, 2018 at 9:42 AM Thanks Warren!!

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