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Flying Instead

Walking and thinking and clearing my head Facing my demons or lying instead Even the flowers that smile as I pass Seem to be deep in debate with the grass Something about every cloud in the sky Blue as the ocean, now catches my eye Somewhat distracting to silence my thought Can’t break this beast so forever distraught Yet, as the sun makes its morning debut Helping me see that my problems are few I realize what good fortune can be I am alive and the world is for me Love still exists if I open my mind I can then solve every puzzle I find Funny how demons know only the dark Never to whistle the song of a lark Now as I stroll with a head filled of light Nature applauding my goal now in sight Walking yet gliding, my wings fully spread No need for lying, I’m flying instead

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/19/2024 8:26:00 PM

Mike, your reveries and reflections are so profound and haunting. ~ Mud Ling Thru

Mike Gentile
Date: 12/5/2024 1:36:00 PM

Thanks Mud, I think you are better known as C Cleer Li !!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/8/2024 8:30:00 AM

The night is fearsome if we let it, but dawn brings light. That way all demonic doubts can be scattered beyond the horizon.

Mike Gentile
Date: 11/8/2024 3:23:00 PM

So true Victor, thank you!!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 11/7/2024 5:33:00 AM

Hello Mike, I love how you went back and forth with your internal thoughts. There are so many internal demons that can mess with our thoughts. We need to manage those thoughts to create more hopeful and helpful thoughts. You inked this well, and I believe that many can relate to your words. Autumn Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Mike Gentile
Date: 11/7/2024 7:42:00 AM

Thank you so much Daniel, Happy Thursday Sir!

thriveni c mysore

Date: 11/7/2024 2:56:00 AM

lovely walk, refreshing write dear poet.

Mike Gentile
Date: 11/7/2024 4:10:00 AM

Thank you so much Thriveni!

Ink Empress

Date: 11/7/2024 1:05:00 AM

Dear Mike, theres never light without darkness, and youve expressed so profoundly here using such sublime rhymes, I absolutely love this, especially “ Something about every cloud in the sky Blue as the ocean, now catches my eye” that really resonated with me as well as the ending is soul warming! “Now as a stroll with a head filled of light Nature applauding my goal now in sight” just beyond beautiful! Pleasure reading this~ sending you light always

Mike Gentile
Date: 11/7/2024 4:13:00 AM

Ink Empress, thank you so much for your lovely compliment! I truly appreciate your thoughts!! Happy Thursday xxoo

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/6/2024 11:52:00 PM

I'm so glad that dark feeling left you as the dawn and light broke through, that also always changes my mood to good and nature just seems to be there for you when God's light shines so bright, during the day and nature smiles towards you, whatever you decide to do. Truly love this poem Mike . Blessings Jennifer.

Mike Gentile
Date: 11/7/2024 4:13:00 AM

Jennifer, I am so pleased that it resonated with you! Thank you always for your kind words xxoo

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/6/2024 6:57:00 AM

A feelgood poem , despite all the gloom around it's still a beautiful world, we just have to open our eyes sometimes. Hope your week is going well Mike. Tom

Mike Gentile
Date: 11/6/2024 12:56:00 PM

Thank you Tom!!

Tom Woody

Date: 11/6/2024 5:35:00 AM

Awesome poem of optimism Mike. Why dwell in darkness when light surrounds us?

Mike Gentile
Date: 11/6/2024 12:58:00 PM

Thank you Tom!!

Deb M

Date: 11/6/2024 5:09:00 AM

Hi Mike….l can relate to this wonderful poem….ones head can be so clouded and dark and stepping out into the sunshine and nature can clear ones head and thoughts….if not completely or ongoing it can give you some time out and relief for a little while….distraction is the name of the game! Written beautifully my talented friend! Debx

Mike Gentile
Date: 11/6/2024 12:56:00 PM

Thank you so much Deb xxoo

Michael Tor

Date: 11/6/2024 4:45:00 AM

Such an uplifting piece Mike. Like the old Eagles song Already Gone. there is a verse that says, "So often we live our lives in chains, and forget we hold the key." Sometimes we are our worst enemies focused on negativity but if you choose you can see and experience things in a positive way. This Poem of yours you choose flying instead of lying. Thank you for sharing my friend, glad you like the Jokes Mike. I liked the Popeye one too. Have a nice day my friend...

Mike Gentile
Date: 11/6/2024 12:55:00 PM

Thank you so much Michael!!