Mike Gentile Poet Personification

Drowning Ivy

Here she comes again with that dingy pink watering can
    I’m soaked as it is; I’ve tried to tell her, STOP WATERING!
But no, thirsty or not, I’d better get ready for it

Now Lily doesn’t mind, Peace Lily, that is, she drinks a lot
     And that’s her business but I’m turning brown down to the roots

Hey Lily, wake up girl; I don’t like to talk but, PASSED OUT AGAIN!

As for me, is a little soil test too much to ask for?
     It’s a bit ticklish, a finger in a sensitive spot
But she’d know that we are all not thirsty at the same time

Well, for now, back to her favorite game, DROWNING IVY! 

9/18/17

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John Michaels October 7, 2017 at 5:43 AM Great humour coming through on this one, Mike. Unfortunately, I have no green thumb so occasionally my plants get a bit of a double-drenching!! Congrats on your win! Regards, John. Mike Gentile October 7, 2017 at 6:23 AM Thanks John, I'm so glad you liked it!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 28, 2017 at 7:32 AM Back to congratulate! Hugs! xomo :) Mike Gentile September 28, 2017 at 9:38 AM Thanks so much Maureen!

Jan Allison September 28, 2017 at 4:05 AM Dropping back with my congrats and thanks for my first giggle of the day:-) hugs Jan xx Mike Gentile September 28, 2017 at 9:37 AM Thanks again Jan xxxooo

Constance La France September 28, 2017 at 1:53 AM Mike, I love this personification, well done and congratulations on your win ! Mike Gentile September 28, 2017 at 9:37 AM Thank you so much Broker Wings !!!

Gregory Richard Barden September 27, 2017 at 11:19 PM This is superb, Mike, and I adore the direction you took with this - humorous and whimsical ... enjoyed it very much, my friend! Blessings and congrats on your well-earned win! :-) Mike Gentile September 28, 2017 at 9:37 AM Thank you and the very same to you!

Heidi Sands September 27, 2017 at 8:48 PM Congratulations for your win Mike! :) Mike Gentile September 28, 2017 at 9:36 AM Thanks, Heidi, to you as well!!!

Kim Rodrigues September 27, 2017 at 8:41 PM That last line - priceless! As bad as waterboarding! Poor Ivy! Congrats on your win! :) Kim Mike Gentile September 28, 2017 at 9:36 AM Thanks so much, Kim!!

Andrea Dietrich September 18, 2017 at 6:41 PM This is great little humor here, Mike. I enjoyed this personification of the drowning ivy! Mike Gentile September 18, 2017 at 8:16 PM Thanks much Andrea '

Dale Gregory Cozart September 18, 2017 at 3:40 PM You are the voice of every plant I ever destroyed from over-watering. How I wish I could have those chances back because they contained Beautiful roses. Mike Gentile September 18, 2017 at 3:51 PM Yes, I learned the hard way too !!

Silent One September 18, 2017 at 3:40 PM This one made me smile, this is clever.. great personification.. Mike Gentile September 18, 2017 at 3:50 PM Thanks so much, Silent one!xxxoo

Jan Allison September 18, 2017 at 3:06 PM lovely personification Mike and I love the ending lol!:-0 hugs jan xx Mike Gentile September 18, 2017 at 3:19 PM Thanks, Jan

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 18, 2017 at 2:53 PM Lol awesome! That's what I would hear if only, as I kill my succulents with kindness. xomo! Mike Gentile September 18, 2017 at 3:20 PM Thanks Maureen!

Heidi Sands September 18, 2017 at 2:44 PM LOL . A funny and fun creative poem Mike :)