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Gin And Tears

And as I reach my end of years I’ve come to know my gin and tears A pleasant cocktail, I suppose As time, that mighty river flows Yet, not for sadness in my cup This combination sums it up But rather sweet and salty times That brought me all the best of rhymes Reflections with an added twist A tonic of a potent mist For life’s true reverie is clear In all I’ve lived and loved so dear So gin and tears I recommend When all alone or with a friend A nice, tall glass will do me fine I love the life that has been mine I hope again in ten years’ days As flowers grow and music plays I’ll sip away, no matter where With gratitude and love to spare

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/27/2024 8:49:00 PM

Gin and tears sure beats Tin and jeers!... And how about at least 20 more years of sipping away down here!! To Life! ~ Gershon

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/28/2024 4:58:00 AM

At least, I've just stocked up at my fave shop " Total Wine" They have everything under the sun!! Happy Sunday Gershon!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/27/2024 10:49:00 AM

Too many can make you quite emotional but moderation is the key. Its lovely to look back, sadly there will be tears but laughter as well. Have a lovely weekend Mike, I'm on my travels again, cheers. Tom

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/28/2024 4:59:00 AM

Happy and safe travels to you Tom!! Thank you!!

Silent One

Date: 7/26/2024 12:49:00 PM

Be careful not to have too many gins.. and hopefully not too many tears.. Great use of analogy my friend.. Hope you have a great weekend..

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/26/2024 2:12:00 PM

Thank you Silent One! Not too many !!! A great weekend to you !!!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/26/2024 10:48:00 AM

For my dad it is martini and tears…the constant of olives and his lost I-Love-You Mom. He cheers her purple urn every day around the same time… A pleasant cocktail, I suppose… Hugs ~ Kim

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/27/2024 8:42:00 PM

Thanks, Mike <3

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/26/2024 2:10:00 PM

Kim, I really understand and there is so much beauty in that! Here’s to dad!! Bottoms up!!!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 7/26/2024 7:50:00 AM

Hello Mike, You made me smile and unfortunately for me I never knew when to quit. So I quit in 1993 and I sometimes remember the good times in those days. What a wonderful read! - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/26/2024 8:14:00 AM

Thank you so much Daniel !!! Happy Friday!

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/26/2024 6:17:00 AM

Excellent poem Mike. Reflections, memories and gratitude. Well written ! :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/26/2024 7:01:00 AM

Thank you Heidi xoxo

Yolanda Nicholsen

Date: 7/26/2024 6:13:00 AM

Lovely but sad write so many tears let's do tea instead hoping for more happy tears many blessings.

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/26/2024 7:01:00 AM

Tea is also lovely Yolanda, thank you !!

Jan Allison

Date: 7/26/2024 5:44:00 AM

I'm not a fan of gin - they call gin mothers ruin lol. I will join you just for the tonic and we can have tears of laughter as drinking alone isn't always the best:-) hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/26/2024 7:02:00 AM

Sounds like a plan Jan, xxoo

Tom Woody

Date: 7/26/2024 5:41:00 AM

Ugh! I hate gin. Straight anyway. But I love your wistful poem, musing on the good times as well as the salty ones. Each day is a gift. Here's to ten more years!

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/26/2024 7:03:00 AM

Thank you Tom, there's always Bourbon!! Happy Friday!

Deb M

Date: 7/26/2024 5:22:00 AM

Oh Mike you write such beautiful heart touching poetry…..l just love this! Absolutely love the last verse…..surmised the poem perfectly! Gin and tears great title! Debx

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/26/2024 7:04:00 AM

Thank you Deb xxoo