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Eloquence and Grace

Eloquence and Grace were sisters on the run
In a place that valued hate
They found that they had none

They sought a world of kindness 
Where love and friendship grew
They hoped that such a place exists in 1692

They heard of a new world, a welcome mat for all
From every meager walk of life
Where freedom will stand tall

They journeyed far to seek a life
In all love would allow
I wonder how they’d feel today, if they could see us now

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Aditi Mishra

Date: 5/12/2020 2:38:00 PM

This one is so different from a lot of poems that I have read and beautifully crafted :) Eloquence and Grace seemed not just two sisters but two timelines as well.

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/13/2020 6:40:00 AM

Aditi, Thank you so much for your visit and kind comments !!!

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 2/19/2019 1:57:00 PM

A message here, for sure. Really liked how you worked it. A fave for me, Mike

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/19/2019 2:29:00 PM

Sandra , Thanks so much xxoo

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/30/2019 7:23:00 AM

Yes, a point well made.

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/30/2019 7:51:00 AM

Thanks Kim !!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/29/2019 2:23:00 PM

What a thought-provoking poem, without a trace of rancor or preaching in it. I say, Amen, Brother Mike---and FAVE it. So well-done. (I'm a tad jealous, as I haven't been able to pull my 'message' poems off as smoothly as this). Best always, Gershon

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/29/2019 2:51:00 PM

That's so kind of you to say Gershon though I think you do just fine !!!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/28/2019 12:15:00 PM

- What has been changed from 1692 to 2019 when it comes to hate ... humanity and love (???) - A thought-provoking writing, Mike :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/28/2019 1:27:00 PM

Thanks Anne-Lise, perhaps not too much!!! Happy Monday xxoo

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/28/2019 12:01:00 PM

I believe that our music being changed from 432Hz to inharmonic 440 Hz is the answer to why there is so much road rage. Have a look at this link Mike, you may agree. A moving poem my friend! https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded_uturn&v=-3gLxPdamK8

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/28/2019 1:28:00 PM

Thank you Connie, I will check it out, It seems were are surely in a mess! Happy Monday xxoo

Silent One

Date: 1/27/2019 4:39:00 PM

Profound final thought... very deep Mike.

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/27/2019 4:52:00 PM

Thanks SO !!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/27/2019 4:08:00 PM

this one is interesting. But just think of all the hate going in with slavery and the criminal types that were coming to America so long ago. Human nature is human nature, but technology has spread it in more hideous ways.

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/27/2019 4:52:00 PM

So True Andrea, Thanks xxoo

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/27/2019 8:06:00 AM

i enjoy this meditative piece as we strive to allow grace to prevail in these troubled world..huggs

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/27/2019 10:15:00 AM

Thank you so much Nette xxoo

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/27/2019 7:28:00 AM

Thought provoking verse Mike, sadly today there are many who value hate above love. Tom.

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/27/2019 10:15:00 AM

It is so sad indeed Tom, Thanks

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/27/2019 7:07:00 AM

Love, kindness, friendship are still prevalent.. except for those who now reject the welcome mat for the newcomers. I appreciate the sentiments of your poem, Mike.

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/27/2019 10:16:00 AM

Thanks Vijay, As always !!!