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Don'T Give Up

Don’t give up at seventeen should your world seem cruel and mean people grow and they mature uncertainty will be made sure Don’t give up at thirty-one when the world’s run out of fun babies grow and debt recedes one day, you’ll serve all your needs Don’t give up at fifty-two when they’ve all run out on you Children won’t forget their past as they seek their world at last Don’t give up at sixty-nine though it seems you’ve crossed the line Silver days refine the heart reflect, and then make that new start Don’t give up at eighty-three still you breathe, there’s much to see love and spirit never die Someday, you will find out why

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Date: 8/19/2023 9:25:00 PM
"Don’t give up at sixty-nine though it seems you’ve crossed the line Silver days refine the heart reflect, and then make that new start". This speaks directly to me as I rightly belong to this age group. Still there is scope for a new start. Your poem is such a beautigful source of inspiration, dear Mike.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/20/2023 5:49:00 AM
Thank you for reading it Valsa and I am so glad that it resonated with you , Happy Sunday xxoo
Date: 8/18/2023 10:39:00 PM
Mike, this is beautiful, such a precious message. Your poem is very encouraging! :)
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/19/2023 5:51:00 AM
Thank you BJ, I am so glad that it resonated with you xxoo
Date: 8/17/2023 1:39:00 PM
Great message in your verse Mike, live for everyday whatever it brings, Tom
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/18/2023 4:04:00 AM
Thank you Tom!!! I hope you are well!
Date: 8/10/2023 8:07:00 AM
Your message will give hope to the broken ones. We often give up easily and not realizing there is so much more to life. Thank you, Mike, for sharing this uplifting poem.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/10/2023 4:48:00 PM
Thank you Akkina !
Date: 8/10/2023 7:53:00 AM
I love this, Mike! I love that you used various ages for we know not when thoughts were strike. I am almost 63 so I know many things you speak of and hve seen how my Dad mourns my mom. Don’t give up…you don’t know what you can’t see around the corner, what you give or even the love received. Blessings, dear friend!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/10/2023 4:48:00 PM
So true, thank you Kim!
Date: 8/9/2023 7:31:00 PM
I agree, Michael. ... And don't give up at 105, if you find yourself still alive -- in the year '2525.' lol.
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Akkina Downing
Date: 8/10/2023 8:09:00 AM
LOL… Gershon, you have a great sense of humor :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/10/2023 7:53:00 AM
LOL, Gershon!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/10/2023 3:57:00 AM
OK, Mr Zager!!! I won't and don't you either!!!LOL
Date: 8/9/2023 2:33:00 PM
WOW!!! A powerful write. "Love It" FAV... So true "Don't Give Up." Have a great day.............
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/10/2023 3:57:00 AM
I am so glad you liked it Paula, Thank you so much xxoo
Date: 8/9/2023 6:01:00 AM
I like your message, Mike--well done!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/9/2023 7:01:00 AM
Thank you Vijay!
Date: 8/9/2023 3:35:00 AM
- A warm and uplifting poem, Mike :) - hugs
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/9/2023 4:26:00 AM
Thank you so much Anne-Lise xxoo
Date: 8/8/2023 6:45:00 PM
I love and look for originality. At least you got past 60. Great rhyming.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/9/2023 4:25:00 AM
Thank you Situation !!
Date: 8/8/2023 4:00:00 PM
Excellent message, Mike. Just be glad to still be breathing and make the most out of the time we have left. Have a pleasant week, my friend. Bill
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/9/2023 4:26:00 AM
Thanks Bill, a happy week to you and Sara as well!!!
Date: 8/8/2023 3:16:00 PM
I like the way you set this up. Well, I'm 62 this past Sunday and sometimes I do feel like giving up, I suppose we all do at times. But trudge on we will and count our blessings.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/8/2023 3:54:00 PM
Thanks Tom !!
Date: 8/8/2023 12:22:00 PM
Beautiful poignant words from your talented pen Mike ! I love how you encompass the timeline with love and positivity! Hugs to you , Susan :) xx
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/8/2023 3:54:00 PM
Susan, you are so kind , thanks so much xxoo
Date: 8/8/2023 11:59:00 AM
I can't express my thanks for to you for posting this today Mike, i had a set back at home but your words have lifted my spirits and I will rise above it. hugs Jan xx
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/8/2023 3:53:00 PM
Jan, I am so glad it helped!! So very sorry to hear of a set back and I am sending prayers and positivity your way xxoo
Date: 8/8/2023 8:23:00 AM
Bravo! I like this attitude :)
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/8/2023 3:53:00 PM
Thank you Seeker!!

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