Mike Gentile Poet Rhyme

But For You

But for you, I would leave
    But for you, I would grieve
For our lives are as one
    And less you there is none 

The love you give to me
     Has saved my life, you see
For in the dark, I dwelled
     A tree that had been felled

Yet once you came my way
     The night had turned to day
I found the will to live
     I found the love to give

What I say, is not new
     Yet in trust, it is true
From a soul bound to break
     From a heart bound to ache

But for you, life is bleak
     But for you, I am weak
So much, I know not of
     But I know I have love

     
2/8/18
Contest: 120 words
Sponsor; Silent One

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Normie Payton February 14, 2018 at 5:26 PM Just tell me Mike, got em' right. You won me, lol. Great job. Mike Gentile February 14, 2018 at 7:47 PM Thanks so much, Normie I appreciate your kind words!!

Eve Roper February 11, 2018 at 8:25 PM Congratulations on your winning write, Mike, nicely done and enjoyed reading,,, it's not easy to use one syllable words and even harder with a rhyme to make a have way good poem .. Hugs Eve

Charlie Smith February 11, 2018 at 11:24 AM Loved it Mike, thank you and congratulations... Mike Gentile February 11, 2018 at 12:20 PM Thank you Charlie!!

Line Gauthier February 10, 2018 at 10:10 AM Lovely. Congrats on your win, Mike. Mike Gentile February 10, 2018 at 10:33 AM Thank you so much, Line xxoo

Alexis Y. February 10, 2018 at 10:09 AM Hi Mike, When love is right, it can do amazing things. Congratulations on your winning write. It was well deserved:-) Alexis Mike Gentile February 10, 2018 at 10:31 AM Thank you so much, Alexis!!!

Silent One February 10, 2018 at 9:16 AM Very sweet Mike.. Congratualtions on your placement in the contest Mike Gentile February 10, 2018 at 10:31 AM Thank you Silent One it was a fun challenge!!!

Heidi Sands February 9, 2018 at 5:52 PM This is excellent! Amazing poem. It should do well in the contest :) Mike Gentile February 9, 2018 at 7:50 PM Thank you so much, Heidi Xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu February 9, 2018 at 2:15 PM Wow! This is a great poem for the contest. Good luck. xxx-ooo Mike Gentile February 9, 2018 at 2:37 PM Thank you so much, Darlene xxoo

Vijay Pandit February 9, 2018 at 10:57 AM Excellent depiction, Mike! A heartfelt tribute to love..best for a win. Mike Gentile February 9, 2018 at 11:11 AM Thank you Vijay!!

Judith S February 9, 2018 at 10:14 AM How VERY sweet and beautiful Mike! A loving tribute to that special someone in your life. A great write!!! Best of luck in the contest!! ~Judy Mike Gentile February 9, 2018 at 11:10 AM Thanks Judy xxoo