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By Rainbow's Kiss

And should my life, a flower be
                      Each petal, of a memory
I’d find a stem of envied bliss
            In lush of hue by rainbow’s kiss

A bloom of full and rich delight
             In gratitude, so soft and white
Abundant as a garden grows
              I think back now as I suppose

It’s not that thorns have never stung
         It’s just that song, I haven’t sung
For what reflects in morning sun
        The softest petals, moonlight spun

And when my life, as flowers do
               Begins to fade, not to be blue
A lifetime gifted by the Source
              Will carry me with no remorse

Copyright © Mike Gentile | Year Posted 2023

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Daisy Meadows Date: 5/9/2023 3:54:00 AM A brilliant description and lovely poem. Well done. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 5/9/2023 3:56:00 AM Thank you so much Jeanette xxoo

Susan Ashley Date: 5/4/2023 5:39:00 PM Dear Mike, the metaphorical beauty of your exquisite poem takes my breath away; "And should my life, a flower be / Each petal, of a memory" - wow! ..and "And when my life, as flowers do / Begins to fade, not to be blue" - your verse embraces the heart! Belated congrats for POTD honors and for achieving the top spot on the best new poems list! The many accolades are well-deserved! A stunning piece, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 5/5/2023 4:31:00 AM Susan, so very sweet of you to say, thank you so much for your kind words xxoo

Christina Bowring Date: 4/21/2023 2:41:00 PM A beautiful poem and so well written with a lovely flow.Really enjoyed it.Clever and thoughtful.Loved the last lines in particular. Thank you for sharing Mike. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 4/22/2023 10:54:00 PM Thanks so much Christina !!

Harpreet Kaur Date: 4/18/2023 6:29:00 PM I see the hues of 'envied bliss' in this soft and delightful composition...Loved the flow as well! I am short of words to express my appreciation. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 4/19/2023 4:11:00 AM Thanks so much Harpreet!!

K. Parker Date: 4/15/2023 8:40:00 AM That's for sharing this beautiful piece of you. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 4/15/2023 10:13:00 AM Thank you k!!!

K. Parker Date: 4/14/2023 8:34:00 PM Bravo!!! Well Witten and nicely penned. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 4/15/2023 5:53:00 AM Thank you so much K!!!

Tom Cunningham Date: 4/14/2023 7:08:00 AM Back with congratulations Mike on being number one. Have a great weekend. Tom Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 4/14/2023 8:13:00 AM Thank you Tom and a happy weekend to you !!

Susan Lawrence Date: 4/13/2023 5:25:00 AM Mike , Your poem is number one on the best new poems list ! Returning to say congratulations !! Big hugs, Susan xx:) Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 4/13/2023 7:34:00 AM Oh wow, I did not know, that's great!!! Thank you so much Susan xx00

Valsa George Date: 4/8/2023 9:08:00 AM A lovely poem, indeed. Missed seeing this as POTD. Congratulations on your well deserved honor, dear Mike. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 4/13/2023 7:34:00 AM Valsa, thank you so much xxoo

Sam Kauffman Date: 4/5/2023 10:25:00 AM Back with congratulations on your win, Mike! Beauty in the light of reality. Blessings to you! Happy Easter. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 4/8/2023 5:05:00 AM Thank you Sam and Happy Easter to you!

Kim Rodrigues Date: 4/1/2023 4:50:00 AM A beautiful write, Mike! “It’s not that thorns have never stung“ but you see life with its joy! Congratulations on POTD, Mike! Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 4/1/2023 5:29:00 AM Thank you Kim, Happy Saturday xxoo

Paulette Calasibetta Date: 3/31/2023 5:33:00 PM Beautiful! A belated congratulations on your POTD....this is a gem. Paulette Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 4/1/2023 5:29:00 AM Thank you so much Paulette xxoo

Mahtab Bangalee Date: 3/28/2023 9:25:00 PM a beautiful poem penned; feel romance here; great to read; congrats for being selected the poem as POTD Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 3/29/2023 4:35:00 AM Thank you so much Mahtab!!!

Joanna Daniel Date: 3/27/2023 6:56:00 PM Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest:) Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 3/28/2023 4:02:00 AM Thank you again xxoo

Unseeking Seeker Date: 3/27/2023 6:30:00 PM Back again with congratulations for a win in Brian’s contest! Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 3/28/2023 4:02:00 AM Thank yo so much !

John Watt Date: 3/27/2023 4:54:00 PM Mike, I love the lilt of the rhythm, the garden imagery, and the thoughtful and soothing tone. Congrats for POTD. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 3/28/2023 4:02:00 AM Thank you so much John!!

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/27/2023 4:56:00 AM Hello Mike, congratulations no the POTD. I love the rainbow. It would be nice if it would stay longer for me to enjoy. Flowers in like a rainbow. Enjoy your Monday. xxxx-oooo./Darlene\ . Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/28/2023 3:16:00 PM Hello Mike, you are welcome. Happy Tuesday. xxxx-oooo./Darlene/ Mike Gentile Date: 3/28/2023 4:02:00 AM Thank you so much Darlene and A Happy Tuesday to you xxoo

Kim Rodrigues Date: 3/27/2023 4:51:00 AM Quite beautiful, Mike! Congratulations on POTD! Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 3/28/2023 4:01:00 AM Thank you so much Kim xxoo

Elizabeth Feeley Date: 3/27/2023 2:35:00 AM Congratulations Mike on this POTD. It has such a soothing cadence. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 3/27/2023 3:59:00 AM Thank you so much Elizabeth!!

Daisy Meadows Date: 3/26/2023 11:04:00 PM Congratulations on your POTD. Well written. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 3/27/2023 4:04:00 AM Thank you Jeanette!!

Victor Buhagiar Date: 3/26/2023 10:34:00 PM My congratulations for a lovely poem. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 3/27/2023 4:04:00 AM Thank you Victor!!

Sam Kauffman Date: 3/26/2023 8:15:00 PM Congratulations on your POTD Michael. It is a wonderful honor for this poem. All the best. Blessings. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 3/27/2023 4:04:00 AM Thank you so much Sam!!

Joanna Daniel Date: 3/26/2023 7:19:00 PM Excellent, Mike, congratulations on POTD:) Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 3/27/2023 3:59:00 AM Thank you Joanna!!

Arlo Parker Date: 3/26/2023 5:33:00 PM POTD worthy indeed, Mike. Just a fine poetic piece. ~:o) Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 3/26/2023 6:54:00 PM Thank you Arlo!!!

Brandy Nicole Date: 3/26/2023 4:58:00 PM Such a beautiful thought. Life being like a flower, each petal a memory. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. Congratulations Mike, on Poem of the Day. Happy Sunday. :) Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 3/26/2023 6:54:00 PM Thank you so much Brandy xxoo

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