Bristle

I hear the palm trees bristle
               do they not like the breeze
could they be angry that the sun
                           has hidden its appeal

Perhaps they share my thoughts
                       intending to appease
That I am not the only one
                    that they know how I feel

I watch them through my window
                      as if they wave to me
hypnotic in their soft advance
                          I just can’t turn away

Imploring as they bristle
              to hear their winsome plea
to give the sun another chance
                    to grace a brand new day

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Warren Doll

Date: 8/22/2025 7:19:00 AM

Mike, great poem. I enjoyed it very much. Happy Friday~ Warren

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/22/2025 9:16:00 AM

Thank you Warren and happy Friday!!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/10/2025 11:30:00 AM

Hello Mike Gentle, i have enjoyed this poem. Just a thought , i think in some way that trees do talk to one another. Happy Sunday my friend. /Darlene xx-oo

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/14/2025 4:29:00 PM

Hello Mike. How are you? You are very welcome. Enjoy your evening my friend. Happy Thursday. xxoo Darlene

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/14/2025 4:06:00 PM

Thanks so much Darlene xxoo

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/7/2025 5:55:00 AM

Well done for your POTD. A lovely poem.

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/7/2025 9:51:00 AM

Thank you Victor!

Line Gauthier

Date: 8/6/2025 7:05:00 PM

Beautiful POTD ~ congrats, Mike.

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/7/2025 9:51:00 AM

Thank you Line xxoo

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 8/4/2025 4:30:00 AM

Hello Mike, There’s something so gently prophetic in your words just the way the palm trees become more than trees, almost like quiet companions carrying your emotion on their leaves. Congrats on POTD! Blessings, Mike, Daniel

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/5/2025 4:11:00 AM

Thank you so much Daniel!!!

Tom Woody

Date: 8/3/2025 4:01:00 PM

Good to see you get your due Mike. Enjoy your time in the limelight

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/4/2025 4:00:00 AM

That's so nice, thanks Tom!!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/3/2025 1:49:00 PM

Allow ' the sun another chance to grace a brand new day. ' While watching through the window. Such a beautiful image to behold. Congratulations Mike, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/4/2025 3:59:00 AM

Brandy, thank you so much xxoo

Riley Emerson

Date: 8/3/2025 11:02:00 AM

I enjoyed your beautiful Bristle poem Mike. :) Congrats on your POTD!

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/3/2025 1:41:00 PM

Thank you Riley!!

Jan Allison

Date: 8/3/2025 10:48:00 AM

wonderful imagery and personification Mike, enjoy your POTD honour:-) hugs Jan xx

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/3/2025 1:41:00 PM

Thank you sweet Jan xxoo

Bill Baker

Date: 8/3/2025 10:05:00 AM

Those swaying branches can be hypnotic, Mike. Congratulations on your POTD, my friend. Enjoy your special day of recognition. Bill

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/3/2025 1:41:00 PM

Thank you so much Bill!!!

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 8/3/2025 8:56:00 AM

Hello Mike, Congratulations on winning POTD with your beautiful poem. It is an enjoyable read. Wishing you a wonderful day as you celebrate.

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/3/2025 1:40:00 PM

Thank you so much Zyrool!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 8/3/2025 8:50:00 AM

Gorgeous writing. I am forever impressed by your talent. Congratulations on POTD honours! Enjoy your day Mike, xomo

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/3/2025 1:40:00 PM

You are so kind Mo, thank you xxoo

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/3/2025 8:39:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. I loved reading your wonderful "Bristle" write. Have a blessed day with your win...................

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/3/2025 1:39:00 PM

Thank you so much Paula xxoo

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 8/3/2025 8:02:00 AM

Congratulation on p.o.t.d! Very enjoyed read! Have a nice day :-)

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/3/2025 1:38:00 PM

Thank you Abdullah!!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/3/2025 7:24:00 AM

Solitude in companionship with the bristling palms sounds lovely Mike. Make it a good week and Congratulation! :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/3/2025 1:37:00 PM

Thank you Linda!!

Warren Doll

Date: 8/3/2025 6:59:00 AM

Mike, such am imagination and great poem. Congratulations on your POTD! Happy Sunday~ Warren

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/3/2025 7:01:00 AM

Thank you so much Warren, Happy Sunday!!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/3/2025 5:15:00 AM

am returning to congratulate you on your well-deserved POTD.

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/3/2025 6:54:00 AM

Sara, thank you again xxoo

Charles Messina

Date: 8/3/2025 4:55:00 AM

Love how you did this, Mike. Awesome! Hope all is well my friend.

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/3/2025 6:54:00 AM

Thank you Charlie, I hope all is well with you too!! Happy Sunday!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 8/3/2025 4:49:00 AM

Mike, a wonderful poem, love the imagery of the palm trees in the breeze. Congratulations on POTD.

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/3/2025 6:53:00 AM

Thank you so much Tania xxoo

Lin Lane

Date: 8/3/2025 4:39:00 AM

Personification of palm trees bristling in the breeze… I can imagine the conversation. Congratulations on recognition, Mike. Your poetry always deserves accolades!

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/3/2025 6:53:00 AM

So nice of you to say that Lin, thank you xxoo

Anne Winter

Date: 8/3/2025 4:36:00 AM

Dearest Mike, congratulations on receiving the honor of POTD! Your poem definitely deserved it!! I'm soooo happy your poem got POTD! Enjoy your special day!!! My best to you, Anne

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/3/2025 6:52:00 AM

Thank you again Anne!!

John Lawless

Date: 8/3/2025 4:30:00 AM

thanks Mike, I needed this poetic reminder that I should do the same...

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/3/2025 4:32:00 AM

Thank you so much John, Happy Sunday!