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But, Oh When The Sun Shines!

It’s funny how we fool ourselves
How darkness hides what we don’t want to see
How easy it is to look away
To not be what we want to be

It seems, we can go on and on
Just glide along in endless reverie
If comfort is but all we seek
We will never, ever be free

But, oh when the sun shines
When the glorious sun peeks out from the clouds 
And the light that pursues but only the truth
Then reaches our minds and removes all the doubts

But, oh when the sun shines
There is no looking back, no looking away
We must face what is bared by this time honored sleuth
For we can’t face the night if we can’t face the day

But OH, OH, OH, when the sun shines

It’s funny, once our eyes have widened
Allowing what there is to stand and be counted
How very much better we feel
That once unaddressed has now been surmounted

Not really a battle to welcome the sun
Accepting what life really is or is not
For we can find peace in an honest appraisal
And after all, isn’t that all that we’ve got

But OH, OH, OH, when the sun shines

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Heidi Sands June 22, 2026 at 5:37 AM Hi Mike How are you? I enjoyed this inspiring poem. Very nice. Happy Monday. :)

Silent One April 3, 2026 at 11:09 AM Hey Mike, its been a while...I hope the sun shines for you everyday... sadly here in the UK, it can be dark a lot.... but spring is here and soon it will be summer so im sure it will shine a lot more... hope all is well with you.. Mike Gentile April 3, 2026 at 2:12 PM OMG, Silent One , so happy am I to hear from you!! I think of you often and your awesome talents! I hope you have been well sir!!! Thank you for remembering me !!

Tom Cunningham April 1, 2026 at 1:28 PM A very uplifting verse Mike, nothing beats the sunshine to lift your spirits. Love the music too Hope you're keeping well. Tom Mike Gentile April 5, 2026 at 1:55 PM Thank you so much Tom, I hope you’re well too!!!

I Am Anaya April 1, 2026 at 12:36 PM Perfect for my mood today, Mike, TY for lifting my spirits. Sending sunshine your way~ Mike Gentile April 1, 2026 at 12:45 PM Thank you so much Anaya!! Happy Wednesday xxoo Here's to keeping your spirits high!!