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Cheshire Grins and Spins of Mind

Feelings and emotions are so complex
How can I be so sure of something one day
           And so insecure the next

A missed kiss goodbye in the morning
Surely means nothing 
Yet my mind wonders
                Are we growing apart?

One can never be inside another’s mind
And that’s where trust comes into play
         But do others feel this way

Are they really just that secure
         Or could they be blind or unaware
And then suddenly hurt
To find that someone doesn’t care

Is there something behind that Cheshire grin?
I should just dispel these thoughts
        I’m sure it’s just the mood I’m in

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/14/2018 3:20:00 PM

So resonant, both today and throughout the corridors of time...Just read an article Sunday on the topic of "micro-cheating" in the Chicago Tribune. The topic might be of interest of you, in relation to this excellent poem. ~Gershon

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/14/2018 3:47:00 PM

Thank Gershon, will check it out!!

Jan Allison

Date: 5/11/2018 11:36:00 AM

Well penned Mike, our actions or indeed our lack of them can unintentionally hurt and lead to issues in the future as seeds of doubt can be sown:-( hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/11/2018 12:49:00 PM

Thanks Jan, Happy Friday xxoo

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/11/2018 11:08:00 AM

Good ponderings! My mind wanders in so many directions!

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/11/2018 11:13:00 AM

Thanks Kim xxoo

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/11/2018 10:52:00 AM

Feelings that go unspoken sometimes make one wonder..yes--it reflects the mood of the moment just as you say in the end. Well depicted Mike.

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/11/2018 11:13:00 AM

Thanks Vijay !!

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/11/2018 10:18:00 AM

Mike, thought provoking poetry. Whether to trust someone or not is a personal decision. I generally trust people until they give me reason not to. I try hard not to judge by appearance or ethnicity. I trusted both of my wives and now I'm single. That should tell you something. lol

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/11/2018 10:18:00 AM

Thanks Daniel, now there's something to think about !!!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/11/2018 9:55:00 AM

Very thought provoking Mike, how easy it is to misjudge a person or a situation and find you're a million miles off. You're right though, trust is everything. Tom.

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/11/2018 10:19:00 AM

Thanks Tom, Happy Friday !!!