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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

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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.

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

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

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?

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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^

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

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

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 :)

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.

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! : )

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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...

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/27/2018 8:52:00 AM

Thanks so much Charlie !!