Mike Gentile Poet Rhyme

And Yet - It Is What It Is

Our lives have known such different ways
                         Such different ways have we
And yet despite such varied worlds
                           The same sun helps us see

The teachings of a higher source
                                        So similar of grain
So why then must our names, our skins
                             Give rise to hate and pain  

The meals we set to nourish babes
                               To blossom healthy lives
Though dished up from a different pan
                                  A common fire thrives

And yes, the love that bears its fruit
                                To sow its yielding seed
The very same no matter where
                                 In manner and in deed

Our lives have known such different ways
                         Such different ways have we
So why not share and learn and form
                                             A larger family

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CayCay Godwin March 30, 2025 at 5:52 PM All right, this is, I think, my 4th read and I can honestly say I've fallen in like with your style. I've yet to read one that didn't gift a piece of me to me via your pen. LIKE LIKE LIKE that ... CayCay Mike Gentile April 7, 2025 at 11:36 AM Cay Cay, that is the most wonderful thing to say, very meaningful to me, thank you xxoo

Duke Beaufort March 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM Mike, I have to say you are one wise individual. This makes so much sense. I think we learn these lessons when we have a chance to interact with a diverse group of people in real life. The challenge is making that happen and letting it happen. I find all my biases melt away when I have a chance to be with people who are different. Smiles! Mike Gentile March 16, 2025 at 7:30 AM So true Duke, we must be open to it!! Thanks and Happy Sunday!

Jan Allison March 14, 2025 at 2:47 AM It would be wonderful if this happened across the world Mike - something we can only dream of I guess. this stanza hits home particularly - still so much prejudice in the world"The teachings of a higher source So similar of grain So why then must our names, our skins Give rise to hate and pain . hugs Jan xx Mike Gentile March 14, 2025 at 4:36 AM It's only a dream, I know but sometimes, dreams do come true! Gotta try!! Happy Friday xxoo

Tom Cunningham March 14, 2025 at 12:09 AM I wish it could be like that Mike, everyone respecting each other and living side by side in peace and love. We can only hope and pray that your vision will be realised. Tom Mike Gentile March 14, 2025 at 4:36 AM It would be great, thanks Tom! Happy Friday!

Lin Lane March 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM Your outlook is very admirable, Mike and I don’t mean that just in a religious manner. The world becomes more disconnected each day even though communication outlets make it easier. Perhaps that’s part of the escalation of greed and some being power hungry. Mike Gentile March 14, 2025 at 4:37 AM Yes, the would and its garage of messages, hate become so difficult to navigate! Thanks Lin, Happy Friday xxoo