A Summer Tune

Reminded of a summer tune
              I heard one summer’s day in June
so long ago when life was raw
           and fresh eyes saw the things I saw

I sat and pondered life and time
                       and echoes of a life sublime
I played that tune and journeyed back
             and listened to my own soundtrack

The song evoked a sun filled sky
           as all the clouds had waved goodbye
the sand was hot, my feet on fire
                   an ice cold beer was my desire

A Juke Box lured with satin sounds
                   so I began to make my rounds
I crossed the boardwalk, ushered in
                    and let that velvet night begin

The ocean’s memories still hold
                     a wealth of stories yet untold
but to this day, that song I hear
               recalls the sand and sun and beer

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 8/23/2021 2:51:00 AM
Your ability to take us with you on your journey back through Time is an astounding work of art Mike. I thoroughly enjoyed this and I am Faving it so I may revisit it. I loved this wonderful piece. Blessings xxoo
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/23/2021 4:00:00 AM
That's so kind of you Connie, Thank you xxoo
Date: 8/22/2021 11:04:00 AM
Isn't that a great truth you've written about music, Mike?! And isn't this a great poem!! Wow! S/b POTD, POTW, POTM for sure!!! JUst adore it! Thanks for a great read, my friend. Let's go fly a kite! ~ Beach Boy
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/23/2021 4:01:00 AM
Thanks as always Beach Boy!!
Date: 8/21/2021 4:07:00 PM
Oh, I love this. Flows so well. Excellent Mike :)
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/21/2021 7:49:00 PM
Thanks so much Heidi !! Happy Saturday!
Date: 8/20/2021 11:29:00 AM
The song of youth…how sweet the lyrics.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/20/2021 4:29:00 PM
Thank you so much Jenna!!
Date: 8/20/2021 10:01:00 AM
such a beautiful flow to your lines and music can bring back so many memories, have a super weekend:-) hugs Jan xx
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/20/2021 4:29:00 PM
Thanks Jan, Hope your weekend is great as well xxoo
Date: 8/20/2021 9:23:00 AM
Nothing like a song to stir up old memories that take you right back, sadly people you knew are no longer around. Enjoy your weekend Mike. Tom
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/20/2021 4:28:00 PM
So true, Thanks Tom!
Date: 8/20/2021 5:31:00 AM
Enjoyed the rhythmic tone and flow, Mike. Excellent write ruminating in memories.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/20/2021 4:28:00 PM
Thank you Vijay!!
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