Mike Gentile Poet Couplet

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 July 27, 2024 at 8:49 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 July 28, 2024 at 4:58 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 July 27, 2024 at 10:49 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 July 28, 2024 at 4:59 AM Happy and safe travels to you Tom!! Thank you!!

Silent One July 26, 2024 at 12:49 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 July 26, 2024 at 2:12 PM Thank you Silent One! Not too many !!! A great weekend to you !!!

Kim Rodrigues July 26, 2024 at 10:48 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 July 27, 2024 at 8:42 PM Thanks, Mike <3 Mike Gentile July 26, 2024 at 2:10 PM Kim, I really understand and there is so much beauty in that! Here’s to dad!! Bottoms up!!!

Daniel Henry Rodgers July 26, 2024 at 7:50 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 July 26, 2024 at 8:14 AM Thank you so much Daniel !!! Happy Friday!

Heidi Sands July 26, 2024 at 6:17 AM Excellent poem Mike. Reflections, memories and gratitude. Well written ! :) Mike Gentile July 26, 2024 at 7:01 AM Thank you Heidi xoxo

Mrs. Yolanda Nicholsen July 26, 2024 at 6:13 AM Lovely but sad write so many tears let's do tea instead hoping for more happy tears many blessings. Mike Gentile July 26, 2024 at 7:01 AM Tea is also lovely Yolanda, thank you !!

Jan Allison July 26, 2024 at 5:44 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 July 26, 2024 at 7:02 AM Sounds like a plan Jan, xxoo

Deb M July 26, 2024 at 5:22 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 July 26, 2024 at 7:04 AM Thank you Deb xxoo