Held Against My Heart

Oh, can one really blame me
              for what is held against my heart
Perhaps it’s not what you may think
               not what’s detained or set apart

But rather. sentimental glee
                    the memories of those I love
I cherish most above all else
          for those still here and those above

The strength of steel cannot compare
       to heartstrings’ standing, holding fast
For what can test the will of love
         no matter age or time that’s passed

So often when the rain does fall
       and when in kind, my tears may start
It’s then. that I have but to pause
       and feel what’s held against my heart
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Date: 10/16/2024 8:55:00 AM
Your love and the bond with your family and friends is strong Mike ,it’s unbreakable. Tom
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/17/2024 4:20:00 AM
So true Tom, Thanks
Date: 10/14/2024 12:41:00 PM
Always beautiful and deep poetry from your pen my friend..
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/14/2024 6:19:00 PM
Silent One, your kind words always give me encouragement, thank you!!!
Date: 10/13/2024 5:54:00 AM
So romantic and full of imagery. Great poem.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/13/2024 8:12:00 PM
Thank you Victor!!
Date: 10/9/2024 7:00:00 PM
Beautiful poem Mike. Always with such nice rythmn too. :)
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/11/2024 5:18:00 AM
Thank you Heidi, happy Friday xxoo
Date: 10/9/2024 4:55:00 PM
Thanks for this Mike. We all have memories, and it's not easy to examine them in a positive way so we understand that our experiences have led us to where we are and given us useful knowledge and wisdom. It takes a lot of work and thinking to feel good about all that stuff that's there, even from long ago. Doing the necessary review lets us have a great life in the present. All smiles now and good luck to all who have these memories. It helps to have a good thing going in the present.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/11/2024 5:18:00 AM
Thank you so much Duke!!
Date: 10/9/2024 11:28:00 AM
Hello Mike, it is a heart warming poem. i felt a warm feeling through me just by reading this poem. Happy Wednesday. xxxxxxx-ooooooo/Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/10/2024 10:26:00 AM
Hello Mike, you are welcome. Happy Thursday. xxooo/Darlene/
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/9/2024 11:36:00 AM
Thank you so much Darlene, Happy Wednesday xxoo
Date: 10/9/2024 11:15:00 AM
A lovely poem. Well done.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/11/2024 5:19:00 AM
Thank you so much Daisy !!
Date: 10/9/2024 8:15:00 AM
Hello Mike, I loved this wonderful journey through the heart. You have expressed every word to speak of your emotions and that just makes it a beautiful poem. Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/9/2024 11:06:00 AM
Thank you so much Daniel!
Date: 10/9/2024 7:10:00 AM
Oh Mike you have written so so beautifully exactly how l feel also . I could never in a million years write it as you have with such grace and beauty....you have a great talent and gift expressing so exquisitely the matters of the heart my lovely friend and l thank you for that! Just lovely....Debx
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/9/2024 7:55:00 AM
Deb, I can't thank you enough for your very kind words xxoo
Date: 10/9/2024 7:00:00 AM
Mike, your poetry is always so romantically exquisite. Worthy to be held against a loving heart.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/9/2024 7:09:00 AM
You're so sweet, thank you Lin xxoo
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