Days of Wine and Song

Oh, for days of wine and song
                           when everybody got along
When friend or foe was not defined
                              by politics to be outlined

When simple things like plain old love  
               outweighed the need to rise above
And when the chosen faith or creed
                         did nothing if we disagreed

How sad for friends of long ago
                 to grow apart for different choice
Instead of celebrating time
                      in love of friendship to rejoice  

Oh, for days of wine and song
            Were youth and innocence so wrong
I miss the ones on different course
                I’m left with such a keen remorse

Did I in my conviction lead
               to empty hearts in want and need
I have to think, it’s not too late 
               with wine and song, we can relate
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Date: 7/25/2022 8:43:00 AM
WOW!!! What a powerful write. It is all so very sad. Have a blessed day..............
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Mike Gentile
Date: 7/25/2022 10:28:00 AM
Thank you so much Paula!!
Date: 7/16/2022 4:05:00 PM
So true, Mike. We should all focus on the important things, not political viewpoints and different religious beliefs. Love will bring us all together, nothing else will work. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
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Date: 7/4/2022 9:32:00 AM
A FAVE for me, Mike. You have here a well-conceived, well-written poem on something so needed in our society...the ability to hear and understand and get along and move on! I like it a lot.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 7/4/2022 6:02:00 PM
Thanks so much Milt!!! Happy Monday!!
Date: 7/4/2022 8:13:00 AM
Well said, Mike, and well written!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 7/4/2022 6:03:00 PM
Thank you Terry!!!
Date: 7/4/2022 6:46:00 AM
Well said, Mike. Wine and song still the same but politics, friendships have changed indeed! Go with your heart my friend. Thoughts beautifully conveyed!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 7/4/2022 6:03:00 PM
Thanks Vijay!! Happy Monday!!
Date: 7/4/2022 6:42:00 AM
Sooo many friendships, as well as family relationships have gone awry over politics and religious differences. Tis sad that we cannot accept the fact that we were not born from the same mold. The days of 'believe what you will' are gone. Now, it seems they only give reason for arguing and grief. Good telling of the issues, Mike.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 7/4/2022 6:02:00 PM
Thanks Jenna, I know you are right but I am a dreamer!!!
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