Crack And Cranny

To the one I love
                Just because...
And to those who love life
        And those who love love!



Through every cranny, every crack
                        In every nook of every room
It seeks to fill the empty space
           And lift the shadowed shade of gloom

So be it hastened by the heart
                     Or blessed by universal source
Without it, life would simply cease
                    So never doubt its mighty force

And you, my sweet, on every day
                    Give freely of your precious gift
And fill this bleak and barren void
               To shatter darkness, sure and swift

Yes, it is light of which I scribe
           Of which each crack and cranny holds
No matter where and in my heart
                         I feel the love that it enfolds
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Godwin Avatar
June 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Oh, you got POTD, so congrats on that. MOST IMPORTANTLY (because I don't always understand POTD selections - this I do), it is a delightful, romantic, sentimental, loving poem, it is a whispering of emotions to one held more dear than any other, not that other's aren't loved, ah, trippin' on me words, writer that I am NOT at this moment. Point is, soooo touching ... CayCay (cut me slack, dealing w/ a headache here.)
Gentile Avatar
June 11, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I hope you are feeling better Cay Cay! As always, thank you so much for your kind words!
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May 24, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Congratulations on you having received poem of the day, an enjoyable read… Beryl
Gentile Avatar
May 24, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Thank you so much Beryl!!
Cunningham Avatar
May 24, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Belated congratulations to you Mike on the honour of POTD. Enjoy your weekend. Tom
Gentile Avatar
May 24, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Thank you so much Tom, a happy weekend to you!
Nicole Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Love, ' it seeks to fill the empty space. ' So true. Your thoughts are so beautiful and tender. They caress gently around me and my heart. Congratulations Mike, on Poem of the Day. Happy Friday ! :) Hugs, Brandy
Me Avatar
May 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
G he Dr my c c sh n my e do my re sh my ted ch kid w any c sad no of fb mug, I do agree!
Gentile Avatar
May 24, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Brandy, thank you so much xxoo
Rodrigues Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 10:46 AM
How poetically lovely, Mike! Congrats in POTD!
Me Avatar
May 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Digits uhh footin day umps ligittz!!
Gentile Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Thanks so much Kim xxoo
Gentile Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Thanks so much Kim xxoo
Slaughter Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM
A very worthy selection for POTD...congrats, Mike.
Gentile Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Thank you Jim!!!
Gifford Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Hello Mike, congratulations on your POTD win with this beautifully written poem. Enjoyed the read.
Gentile Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Zyrool, thank you so much!!
Goldsmith Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful POTD win. I enjoyed reading your write. Have a blessed day with your win.......
Gentile Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Thank you so much Paula xxoo
Rodgers Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Wow, Mike. Those words just hit differently. Seriously. The way you captured that feeling of love as light sneaking into every nook, chasing away the shadows. It’s so true, and it’s so you. You always manage to shine a light into the places that need it most. It brightened mine and so deserving of POTD. Spring Blessings, My Friend, Daniel
Gentile Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Daniel, thank you so very much for your kind words. They mean a lot and are very encouraging!
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May 23, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Congrats on POTD. A great poem.
Gentile Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Thank you Victor!!
M  Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 7:19 AM
YAY YAY YAY…..one of my favourite poets up on the podium always brings a smile to my face….a worthy winner and poem Mike…..l am so happy for you….Congrats on POTD my friend…Debx
Gentile Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 7:38 AM
You are so sweet, thank you Deb!!!
Lane Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Your poetry always deserves more recognition that it receives, Mike. How nice to have one chosen that was written by a human rather than AI.
Gentile Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Thank you so much Lin xxoo
Kitchin Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Mike, a sweet poem, congratulations on POTD.
Gentile Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Thank you Tania xxoo
Williams Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 3:28 AM
A beautiful poem Mike, congratulations on it being chosen as POTD. So well deserved...Hugs
Gentile Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Thank you so much Maria !!
Jones Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 2:47 AM
A sweet write! Congratulations on potd!
Gentile Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Thank you Karen xxoo
Seeker Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
A beautiful rhyme, lovely thoughts. Love alone is real in this world of illusions. Warmest congratulations on POTD, Mike
Gentile Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Thank you so much!!!
Andresen Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 12:44 AM
- What a beautiful poem, Mike :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. ... enjoy the day and the love :) - hugs
Gentile Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Thank you so much Anne-Lise xxoo
Godwin Avatar
May 22, 2025 at 3:34 PM
When I saw the title, I thought there's many directions a 'crack and cranny' title could go. So very uplifting to find it was a sincere, heart-lit, gratitude filled, love acknowledging poem. Everyone could benefit from wrapping up inside this lovely poem. A gift from Mike, that's what poets are for! CayCay
Gentile Avatar
May 23, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Thank you so much Cay Cay!!
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May 22, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Hello Mike, This is a beautiful rhyme. I sense romance in this poem. I love this poem Mike. It will be my fav. happy Thursday. xxxx-oooo. i hope all ois well with you. /Darlene/
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May 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
You are welcome. happy Thursday.my friend. xxoo /Darlene/
Gentile Avatar
May 22, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Thank you so much Darlene xxoo
Lawless Avatar
May 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Love this Mike, poignant and piercing in the depth of its simplicity for love will always linger in the shadows of a home or of a heart. I gotta FAVE this one
Gentile Avatar
May 22, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Thank you so much John , I am so glad that you liked it!!
Allison Avatar
May 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
aww such a lovely piece Mike, hope you are keeping well and happy Wednesday:-) hugs jan xx
Gentile Avatar
May 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Hi Jan, thank you and I hope you’ve been well too xxoo
M  Avatar
May 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I am so happy to see you here Mike…its been a while. Back with a wonderful poem for the one you love…crack, nooks and crannies….love it! Debx
Gentile Avatar
May 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Thank you so much Deb, I hope to be back in form now!! Xxoo
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