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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

Copyright © Mike Gentile | Year Posted 2018

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Line Gauthier Date: 1/20/2021 2:34:00 PM Beautiful uplifting poem, Mike. So glad to see this one published in the 2020 PS Anthology. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 1/24/2021 6:53:00 AM Thank you so much Line xxoo

Jan Allison Date: 12/12/2018 2:45:00 PM Dropping back again to say many congrats on your win Mike:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 12/12/2018 2:52:00 PM Thanks so much, Jan xxoo

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 12/12/2018 4:46:00 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 Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 12/12/2018 9:08:00 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

Sandra L. Weiss Date: 11/11/2018 11:30:00 PM Beautifully written, Mike. Vanishing mist of fear and doubt, sounds so right. Melancholy lifting. Wouldn't it be nice? Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 11/12/2018 5:31:00 AM It certainly would, ,thank you so much Sandra xxoo

Lynn D. Date: 11/11/2018 12:26:00 PM Nicely written. I liked it. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 11/11/2018 12:37:00 PM Thank you Lynn xxoo

Nick Trim Date: 11/10/2018 5:50:00 AM great write Mike, well done Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 11/10/2018 11:06:00 AM Thank you Nick!

Sara Kendrick Date: 11/7/2018 12:40:00 PM I especially like the last two lines. Enjoyed reading your work. Sara Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 11/7/2018 2:23:00 PM Thank you Sara, I am so glad that you liked it!!

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 11/6/2018 12:20:00 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. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 11/6/2018 1:03:00 PM That's so nice, thank you Darlene Happy Tuesday xxoo

William Darnell Sr Date: 11/5/2018 5:04:00 PM Great write and read Mike. Your words with harmony and grace . Thanks for the the inspirational poetry Mike. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 11/5/2018 5:16:00 PM Thanks William, I appreciate your kind words!!

Gershon Wolf Date: 10/31/2018 3:09:00 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 Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 10/31/2018 8:04:00 PM Gershon, you are so kind to say that and so encouraging , I do appreciate it thanks!’

Susan Ashley Date: 10/29/2018 11:56:00 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 Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 10/29/2018 2:38:00 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 Date: 10/28/2018 3:25:00 AM Late Congratulations my friend on your POTD!!!...your talents on display Mike...its about time lol...love & light...^WW^ Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 10/28/2018 6:26:00 AM Thanks so much, your kind words are very encouraging and I appreciate them!!!!

Gershon Wolf Date: 10/27/2018 9:39:00 PM Congrats on an illuminating poem of the day, Mike! Best wishes, Gershon Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 10/27/2018 9:55:00 PM Thanks so much Gershon !!

Jay Moore Date: 10/27/2018 6:47:00 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 Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 10/27/2018 8:58:00 PM Thanks Jay, hope your sky clears soon!!!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/27/2018 2:52:00 PM - Congratulations, Mike:) - Best wishes for a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 10/27/2018 3:15:00 PM Same to you Anne-Lise and thanks so much xxoo

Daniel Turner Date: 10/27/2018 2:45:00 PM Just enjoying being alive! I loved the colors in the second stanza. A most pleasant read, Mike. Congratulations on POTD honors. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 10/27/2018 3:16:00 PM Thanks so much Daniel!!

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/27/2018 2:19:00 PM Congratulations on having this wonderful poem honored with POTD Mike. I had to fave it! : ) Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 10/27/2018 3:24:00 PM You’re so kind , thank you so much xxoo

Brandy Nicole Date: 10/27/2018 2:15:00 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 Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 10/27/2018 3:25:00 PM Thanks so much Brandy xxoo

Quoth Theraven Date: 10/27/2018 12:38:00 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 Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 10/27/2018 1:12:00 PM Thanks Richard, sometimes its hard to get a good cup of coffee!

Sunlite Wanter Date: 10/27/2018 12:33:00 PM I think you are looking at the sun, spreading your arms and loving life! Congratulations. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 10/27/2018 1:13:00 PM Thanks Sunlite, I am trying!!

Line Gauthier Date: 10/27/2018 11:57:00 AM Congrats on your top win, Mike. Well penned. Login to Reply

Alexis Y. Date: 10/27/2018 10:49:00 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 Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 10/27/2018 1:10:00 PM So kind of you, thanks Alexis!

Lin Lane Date: 10/27/2018 10:18:00 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. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 10/27/2018 1:09:00 PM Thank you so much Lin xxoo

Warren Doll Date: 10/27/2018 9:00:00 AM Mike, congratulations on POTD. So well deserved for this magnificent poem, Have a great weekend~ Warren Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 10/27/2018 9:42:00 AM Thanks Warren!!

Charlie Smith Date: 10/27/2018 8:47:00 AM Well done Mike, cogradulations... Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 10/27/2018 8:52:00 AM Thanks so much Charlie !!

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