Can You Hear Me Mama

Can you hear me, can you hear me Mama
                                      I’d say when I was four
I “played” my toy piano  
    And she’d say, play some more!


Can you hear me, can you hear me Mama
                                            At sixteen, I did say
She smiled as she applauded
    My song for high school play


Can you hear, can you hear me Mama
                                        I called from overseas  
It’s not the best connection
    She cried, just come home please


Can you hear, can you hear me Mama
                                  Although she can’t, I sigh
I’ll always need for her to know
    Her baby boy’s close by



As Mother's Day approaches, my heart is filled of love!

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Date: 6/30/2024 12:31:00 AM
this brought a tear or two to my eyes. such a heartfelt writ, Mike. Much love, Hiba.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/30/2024 5:33:00 AM
Thank you so much, Hiba, I am so glad you liked it!
Date: 5/29/2024 1:47:00 PM
Very sweet and absolutely touching, Mike!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/29/2024 5:18:00 PM
Thank you so much Smita!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/29/2024 5:17:00 PM
Thank you so much Smita!
Date: 5/3/2024 10:27:00 PM
Wonderful writing. God bless you and Congrats on POTD. Love, Gina
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/4/2024 4:50:00 AM
Thank you so much Gina xxoo
Date: 5/3/2024 8:50:00 PM
Mike, Feels good when a poem hits you right there. "It’s not the best connection" from a poem called "Can You Hear Me Mama". Bad then perhaps, but connected on a higher plain now. Very well written. -Richard
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/4/2024 4:51:00 AM
Thank you so much Richard!
Date: 5/3/2024 7:21:00 PM
Dear Mike, your mother will always be near. Her memory lives in your heart, each moment you've shared together. This is beautiful, tender and emotional, all at the same time. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/4/2024 4:51:00 AM
Brandy, thank you so much for your sweet words xxoo
Date: 5/3/2024 3:01:00 PM
Beautiful poetry, Mike! Congratulations on your fine POTD, my friend! Enjoy your special day of recognition. Bill
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/4/2024 4:52:00 AM
Thank you Bill!!
Date: 5/3/2024 12:50:00 PM
Wonderful choice for POTD my friend..
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/4/2024 4:51:00 AM
Thank you Silent One!!
Date: 5/3/2024 12:43:00 PM
Stunning tender tribute to your mum Mike. She would be very proud to read your poem!. Wonderful piece for a POTD. Many Congratulations! Blessings!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/4/2024 4:52:00 AM
Thank you so much Maria !!
Date: 5/3/2024 12:33:00 PM
Hello Mike , oh this is a lovely poem for POTD Congratulations. also my fav. I can tell you were very close to your mom. She is in your heart. Happy Friday. xxxxx. Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/4/2024 9:49:00 AM
Hello Mike, Hi! I hope you are enjoying your day. You are welcome gentile Mike. Enjoy your weekend. xxxx-ooo/Darlene/
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/4/2024 4:53:00 AM
Thank you sweet Darlene xxoo
Date: 5/3/2024 11:50:00 AM
That’s so lovely Mike, I’m sure your Mama hears and knows her boy is near. Congratulations on receiving poem of the day… Beryl
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/4/2024 4:50:00 AM
Thank you Beryl !!
Date: 5/3/2024 10:35:00 AM
Very a propos for Mom's Day, Mike, and an excellent choice for POTD, as well.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/3/2024 10:45:00 AM
Thank you Jim!!
Date: 5/3/2024 9:27:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD Mike! A loving and most touching tribute to your Mama, nearing Mother's Day. Hugs~Anaya
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/3/2024 10:45:00 AM
Thank you so much Anaya xxoo
Date: 5/3/2024 9:04:00 AM
Aww. So sweet a remembrance of your mama. I love the rhyming and form you employ Mike. Congratulations on the honor of POTD! :)
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/3/2024 10:45:00 AM
Thank you Linda!!
Date: 5/3/2024 8:14:00 AM
I like this poem. The baby boy has a love that will never die. Accolades to Mama. Congratulations on POTD.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/3/2024 10:44:00 AM
Thank you Hilda!!!
Date: 5/3/2024 8:13:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. WOW!!! What a wonderful write. "Love It" Bet your mom was a great lady... Have a blessed day with your win.........................
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/3/2024 10:44:00 AM
Thank you so much Paula xxoo
Date: 5/3/2024 8:08:00 AM
Moving poem Mike
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/3/2024 10:44:00 AM
Thank you so much David!
Date: 5/3/2024 8:01:00 AM
A heartfelt tribute to your mother, Congrats on POTD
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/3/2024 10:44:00 AM
Thank you Joseph !
Date: 5/3/2024 6:51:00 AM
A touching and tender poem I lve it!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/3/2024 7:05:00 AM
Thank you Terry11
Date: 5/3/2024 6:34:00 AM
Congrats on your POTD. A great poem.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/3/2024 7:05:00 AM
Thank you Victor!
Date: 5/3/2024 6:01:00 AM
Touching, heartfelt, tender poem, Dear Mike. My first child, a boy - I feel the connection even though now he lives far away. Congrats, Dear Mike, on your beautiful POTD poem.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/3/2024 7:04:00 AM
Thank you so much Malabika!!
Date: 5/3/2024 5:20:00 AM
Ya done good, baby boy! Congratulations on POTD and loving your Mama.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/3/2024 7:04:00 AM
Thank you Lin xxoo
Date: 5/3/2024 5:06:00 AM
Nice POTD Mike
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/3/2024 7:04:00 AM
Thank you Tom!
Date: 5/3/2024 5:03:00 AM
This is such a sweet, heartfelt poem, Mike. A touching and thoughtful tribute to your Mum. Congratulations on your well-deserved POTD...Hugs
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/3/2024 7:04:00 AM
Thank you Maria!!
Date: 5/3/2024 4:27:00 AM
Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Mike. Enjoy your special day today.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/3/2024 4:33:00 AM
Thank you Vijay!
Date: 5/3/2024 4:05:00 AM
This made me tear up, especially the piano line, reminds me of me and my son, how beautiful and thoughtful is this dear mike. Such a soulfully moving and touching write that depicts the bond and appreciation you have for your beloved mother. So beautiful! Well woven and delivered. Pleasure reading this and congratulations on receiving potd too
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Mike Gentile
Date: 5/3/2024 4:27:00 AM
Thank you so much Ink Empress!
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