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Candles In the Rain

Sometimes , it feels like I’m lighting candles in the rain desperately trying to make it work trying everything I know yet it”s futile Sometimes life doesn’t seem fair because it isn’t and it’s not meant to be Still, life is wonderful and only I can change it so though it may rain, I’ll find a spot in-between the clouds and let my candle shine bright

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Heidi Sands

Date: 7/30/2018 2:51:00 PM

I can completely relate to this poem Mike! I love how you turned it around on the end and it shows your perseverance! Well written! A favorite :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/30/2018 3:19:00 PM

Thank you so much, Heidi xxoo

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/30/2018 2:03:00 PM

Brings to mind pleasant memories of Elton John's, "Candle in the Wind." ~ Geshon

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/30/2018 2:12:00 PM

Thanks Gershon !!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/29/2018 4:52:00 PM

Hello Mike, your poem is beautiful. I like the last verse the best. Have a nice evening my friend.xxxx-ooooo.

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/30/2018 5:50:00 AM

Thanks so much, Darlene xxoo

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/24/2018 1:07:00 PM

that's the attitude, mike...splendid gem you have offered!...huggs

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/24/2018 2:03:00 PM

Thank you so much, Nette xxoo

Jan Allison

Date: 7/21/2018 6:40:00 PM

Keep the candle burning my friend you shine so bright with your wonderful words:-) hugs Jan xx

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/21/2018 7:44:00 PM

Aww, thanks Jan xxoo

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/21/2018 2:52:00 PM

Your optimism takes center stage in this lovely poem Mike. I love reading your poetry as it always cheers me. Thank you for the rays of sun shining through the clouds. xxoo : )

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/21/2018 3:13:00 PM

Thanks again, Connie!!!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/21/2018 11:59:00 AM

Simple but elegant..well written, Mike..like that last stanza.

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/21/2018 12:39:00 PM

Thanks always Vijay!!!

Emile Pinet

Date: 7/21/2018 11:47:00 AM

Your simplest words can carry the most weight when you make the reader feel them as well as read them; and you do this so well. Excellent in both from and delivery. Your words took stage and treated the reader to a glimpse of your soul. Emile.

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/21/2018 12:43:00 PM

Emile, thank you so much, your words carry kindness and encouragement, I am so glad you liked it xxoo