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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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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/25/2022 8:43:00 AM

WOW!!! What a powerful write. It is all so very sad. Have a blessed day..............

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/25/2022 10:28:00 AM

Thank you so much Paula!!

Texas Cowboy

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

L Milton Hankins

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.

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/4/2022 6:02:00 PM

Thanks so much Milt!!! Happy Monday!!

Terry Miller

Date: 7/4/2022 8:13:00 AM

Well said, Mike, and well written!

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/4/2022 6:03:00 PM

Thank you Terry!!!

Vijay Pandit

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!

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/4/2022 6:03:00 PM

Thanks Vijay!! Happy Monday!!

Jenna Logan

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.

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/4/2022 6:02:00 PM

Thanks Jenna, I know you are right but I am a dreamer!!!