Mike Gentile Poet Free verse

Blanket Protection

As light gently slices the veil of night,
     a sliver of morning appears through my window
With one eye open, I check the time

     The fuzzy warmth of my sweet, soft blanket
compels me to think that all is right with the world,
     that all is right with my world
and I could stay like this for hours, never moving

Funny how a blanket could offer such protection
     As though the problems of the day just can’t get in
Everything can wait, these moments of peace sustained

     Inevitably, the world wins and I awaken
Thoughts pervade, invade and beckon
     Perhaps today, I can do something to help

I wish for all, a blanket of protection

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Jan Allison November 7, 2018 at 2:15 PM Im snuggled up in your words mike, at any time of day or night my own blanket of protection is my poetry :-) Hugs Jan xx Mike Gentile November 7, 2018 at 3:08 PM Thank you Jan, That makes perfect sense xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu November 22, 2017 at 8:01 PM Hello Mike, Happy Thanksgiving Day to you and family. Yes some of us do run to our blankets for protection at night. or during the day. Have a xxxnice evening my friend.xxxx-ooooo. Mike Gentile November 23, 2017 at 8:22 AM Thanks Darlene, Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!

Line Gauthier November 8, 2017 at 10:20 PM Wonderful poem. Lovely description of a lazy morn... I'm placing my order for one of your blankets. Mike Gentile November 9, 2017 at 8:12 AM lol, Thanks so much, Line xxoo

Silent One November 8, 2017 at 2:59 PM I like the metaphor and use of words to create the imagery in your poem.. We could all do with a blanket for protection.. Mike Gentile November 8, 2017 at 4:39 PM Thanks Silent One, enjoy your evening!!!

Constance La France November 8, 2017 at 2:36 PM Mike, I love my blankets too, somedays wishing to stay safe under my blankie !

Nette Onclaud November 8, 2017 at 1:35 PM mike, this warms me up on a rainy day...a beautiful write!..huggs Mike Gentile November 8, 2017 at 2:05 PM Thanks so much Nette, I am so glad that you liked it xxoo

Heidi Sands November 8, 2017 at 9:14 AM This is absolutely so nice and a favorite Mike. Blankets to that! I love them and so does my dog lol. Also I love the kind ending to your poem as well, thinking about what you can do to help and wishing others a blanket of protection. :) Mike Gentile November 8, 2017 at 9:38 AM Thanks so much, Heidi. When others, such as yourself, are kind, it impels others to be kind as well! XXOO