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For a Friend

A wise and sentimental one
              Who lived and loved some years ago
Had crossed my path along the way
                            As i recall that Autumn day

By happenstance of lucky charm  
        As neighbors, then good friends we were
Though she was of another time
        We found our words would always rhyme

A turning point that was for me
                            A home to call my very own
My life was just about to start
                         Forever called to gift my heart

She taught me not to fear my age
                           As life awaits then passes by
To always laugh and find the sun
                    And share my love with everyone

Though she’s been gone these many years
                   And I’m now where she was in life
I oft remember our exchange
        When my world turns so cold and strange

Of many themes, we’d share our thoughts
         She helped me grow, to find my strength
Yet one remains above them all
                   “Into each life some rain must fall”
 



For Harriett

Copyright © Mike Gentile | Year Posted 2023

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Jb Avery Date: 10/12/2023 5:17:00 PM Lovely. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 10/13/2023 4:03:00 AM Thank you JB, Happy Friday !!

Daisy Meadows Date: 9/4/2023 12:40:00 AM A lovely tribute to your friend. Well done. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/4/2023 3:50:00 AM Thank you Jeanette xxoo

David Grimm Date: 9/3/2023 1:53:00 PM Eloquent, nice flow and rhyme. Bless Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/4/2023 3:50:00 AM Thank you David!!

Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/1/2023 5:58:00 AM This is pretty and sad. The rhyme and flow are exquisite, adding to the mood of this piece. Bravo. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/1/2023 6:14:00 AM Thank you Richard for your kind words, Happy Friday!!

Michael Tor Date: 8/31/2023 6:46:00 PM Nicely done my friend congratulations on receiving such a high honor... Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/1/2023 5:14:00 AM Thank you Michael!!!

Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/28/2023 8:46:00 PM So glad this got POTD! Congratulations, Mike! Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/29/2023 4:06:00 AM Thank you Kim xxoo

Silent One Date: 8/28/2023 2:32:00 PM At first I thought you were writing this for me, but then i saw you wrote she and then the name Harriet..a lovely dedication to her. I hope she read it. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/28/2023 2:45:00 PM I hope she did too, Silent One, from whatever realm in which she exists !! PS: you are indeed wise and sentimental too!!!

Christina Bowring Date: 8/27/2023 12:28:00 PM A beautiful tribute Mike to a beautiful person. The poem flows so well and is so touching. How blessed are we when someone comes into our life and departs leaving a legacy that can be passed on again and again through memory. More priceless than any money could offer. Thank you for sharing. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/28/2023 2:43:00 PM Thank you Christina, for your kind words!!

Hiya Sharma Date: 8/27/2023 9:02:00 AM This is such a wonderful and beautifully woven piece with nostalgic feelings and heartfelt depth, flows in a mellifluous way.. Love this gorgeously written tribute, heartiest congratulations on POTD..!! Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/28/2023 2:42:00 PM Thank you so much Hiya!!!

Mark Toney Date: 8/26/2023 10:02:00 PM Such a beautiful tribute to a friend, Mike. Congratulations on Poem of the Day! Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/27/2023 6:37:00 AM Thank you Mark!!

Gershon Wolf Date: 8/26/2023 7:33:00 PM Ha, ha, you already said, 'You told me so!' ~ Psychic Sidekick Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/27/2023 6:37:00 AM You got it Gershon, a big that's coming your way !!! Happy Sunday!

Brandy Nicole Date: 8/26/2023 6:45:00 PM Mike, some years ago, a friend entered my life and my heart. Memories are in the wind now. (I understand how you feel.) Words spoken to me, and I'll always remember: A circle can never be broken. Such a beautiful dedication to your friend. Your thoughts caress softly around me. Congratulations, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/27/2023 6:36:00 AM I love that thought Brandy! Thank you so much for your lovely, warm words xxoo

I Am Anaya Date: 8/26/2023 6:26:00 PM Strong woman figures throughout history, and right next door, you both shared something special, a connection, how lucky both of you were to share words that comforted. Sound words "Into each life some rain must fall" to remember her by. Congratulations on your POTD Mike Gentle! She is now in our hearts, we are witnessing. xhugsx ~Anaya Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/27/2023 6:35:00 AM You said it so sweetly, thank you so much Anaya xxoo

Akkina Downing Date: 8/26/2023 2:06:00 PM This is just such a beautiful and melodic tribute. I absolutely love it! Big congrats on potd, Mike. A fave :) Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/26/2023 5:19:00 PM Thank you so much Akkina xxoo

Paula Goldsmith Date: 8/26/2023 1:15:00 PM Congratulations on your POTD win. A wonderful write. "Happy Saturday" Have a great weekend writing away............ Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/26/2023 5:20:00 PM Happy Saturday, thank you Paula xxoo

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 8/26/2023 12:45:00 PM Warmest congratulations on your POTD, for this wonderful tribute, Mike. :) Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/26/2023 5:20:00 PM Evelyn, thank you so much!!

Victor Buhagiar Date: 8/26/2023 12:31:00 PM My congratulations on your POTD. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/26/2023 5:21:00 PM Thank you Victor!

William Darnell Sr Date: 8/26/2023 11:43:00 AM Mike, an exquisite, well-crafted poem. Harriet sure had some classiness and had a special man you are. I enjoyed this very much and needed to read something of a crispness to it. I love these lines here; She taught me not to fear my age As life awaits, then passes by To always laugh and find the sun And share my love with everyone. Tremendous lines and resonates. Congratulations on POTD, Mike. This deserved this status. Fav too, Mike! Have a Great Day, and Best Wishes, William Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/26/2023 12:02:00 PM William, thank you so much for your kind words!!

Daniel Turner Date: 8/26/2023 11:31:00 AM Always the poet, Mike. Congratulations for a well deserved POTD. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/26/2023 12:00:00 PM Thank you Daniel!!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/26/2023 11:28:00 AM - Really beautifully written, Mike :) - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/26/2023 12:00:00 PM Thank you so much Anne-Lise xxoo

David Kavanagh Date: 8/26/2023 10:20:00 AM Unfortunately these wonderful people are only fleeting in our lives Mike, yet they leave an indelible mark on us, a fine tribute to your friend, congratulations on a very deserving POTD, cheers David Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/26/2023 11:59:00 AM Thanks so much David!!

Jan Allison Date: 8/26/2023 9:26:00 AM what a wonderful tribute, , sure wish i had had someone to guide me like her. Many congrats on POTD, hugs jan xx Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/26/2023 11:59:00 AM Thank you so much Jan xxoo

Bill Baker Date: 8/26/2023 7:18:00 AM Wonderful tribute poem to Harriett, Mike. You were fortunate to have a quality person like Harriett in your life. Well-written poem as usual, my friend. Congratulations on your POTD! Enjoy your special day of recognition. Bill Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/26/2023 11:58:00 AM I was indeed fortunate Bill! Thanks so much!!

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 8/26/2023 6:52:00 AM So melodic in reading with love and feeling. Marvelous tribute to Harriett Mike. So softly sweet! Congratulations! :) Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/26/2023 11:57:00 AM Linda, thanks so much!

Joseph May Date: 8/26/2023 6:17:00 AM A tribute to friendship and good neighbors, Congrats on POTD Mike Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/26/2023 11:56:00 AM Thank you Joseph!!

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