Mike Gentile Poet Rhyme

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Away, away, yet bound for love
            And what, this hindrance hounding still  
For feelings left but unexpressed
                       I hold back, yet against my will

And though I voyage in my search
                 I touch but what the surface knows
Afraid to plunge into the deep
                       Exploding as this feeling grows

But forge ahead and not hold back
                            I must if love is to be found
To reach my destination and
                         to not again run ship aground




Remembering as a youth,
           the fear of unrequited love

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Christina Bowring October 15, 2023 at 1:02 PM Loved this poem Mike which many can so easily relate to. The poem flows so well, so well expressed with great rhyming. Unrequited love can be so devastating and yet courage is needed, hope in your heart too, if true love is to be discovered. Your poem of uncertainty yet strength and believe to surge ahead regardless is so beautifully captured here. Thank you Mike. :):) Mike Gentile October 20, 2023 at 4:39 AM Thank you so much Christina!!!

Anne-Lise Andresen October 12, 2023 at 12:06 PM - We shall not fear love ... he who does not dare ... nothing wins ... a sensitive poem, Mike :) - hugs Mike Gentile October 13, 2023 at 4:04 AM So very true !! Thank you and Happy Friday xxoo

The Situation October 12, 2023 at 11:49 AM I understand compleatly.I related to the metaphore. Mike Gentile October 13, 2023 at 4:04 AM Thank you so much, I am so glad that it resonates with you !!

Charles Messina October 10, 2023 at 4:17 AM You are a master of rhyme, Mike. This touching write really hits home with me. Hope all is well, my friend. Happy Tuesday! Mike Gentile October 12, 2023 at 11:44 AM Thank you so much Charlie !!

Deb M October 9, 2023 at 3:00 PM Another heart toucher Mike….! Debx Mike Gentile October 12, 2023 at 11:44 AM Thank you Deb xxoo

Andrea Dietrich October 8, 2023 at 1:27 PM wow, Deep one and very well crafted, Mike Mike Gentile October 12, 2023 at 11:43 AM Thank you Andrea xxoo

Ink Empress October 6, 2023 at 10:40 PM The fear of unrequited love is deep and real! Especially as you’ve mentioned here too “ For feelings left but unexpressed I hold back, yet against my will” so many words unsaid feelings unexpressed! And you’ve written about it so well. I really felt “I must if love is to be found” i felt this poem deeply! Hits home Mike Gentile October 7, 2023 at 5:40 AM I am so glad that it resonated with you! Thank you so much xxoo

Silent One October 6, 2023 at 11:11 AM My dear friend, sometimes i feel you writing from my heart.. many will relate to your poem as they have been through the same.. You expressed it so well.. Have a great weekend. Mike Gentile October 6, 2023 at 11:44 AM Silent One, thank you for your always kind comments!!! A happy weekend to you as well!!!

Paula Goldsmith October 6, 2023 at 10:55 AM A wonderful write/story. Love is wasted on the young. Happy Friday... Have a wonderful day/weekend.................... Mike Gentile October 6, 2023 at 11:44 AM Thank you Paula xxoo

Victor Buhagiar October 6, 2023 at 8:36 AM Who has not experienced unrequited love? It's a phase we must pass through. Great poem. Blessings. Mike Gentile October 6, 2023 at 11:43 AM Thank you so much Victor!

Bill Baker October 6, 2023 at 7:58 AM Those holdover feelings from unrequited love or rejection can play havoc with us as adults, Mike. I liked your poem, well rhymed, my friend. Have a great weekend! Bill Mike Gentile October 6, 2023 at 11:43 AM Thank you Bill, a happy weekend to you as well !!