Mike Gentile Poet Rhyme

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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Tom Cunningham October 16, 2024 at 8:55 AM Your love and the bond with your family and friends is strong Mike ,it’s unbreakable. Tom Mike Gentile October 17, 2024 at 4:20 AM So true Tom, Thanks

Silent One October 14, 2024 at 12:41 PM Always beautiful and deep poetry from your pen my friend.. Mike Gentile October 14, 2024 at 6:19 PM Silent One, your kind words always give me encouragement, thank you!!!

Victor Buhagiar October 13, 2024 at 5:54 AM So romantic and full of imagery. Great poem. Mike Gentile October 13, 2024 at 8:12 PM Thank you Victor!!

Heidi Sands October 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM Beautiful poem Mike. Always with such nice rythmn too. :) Mike Gentile October 11, 2024 at 5:18 AM Thank you Heidi, happy Friday xxoo

Duke Beaufort October 9, 2024 at 4:55 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. Mike Gentile October 11, 2024 at 5:18 AM Thank you so much Duke!!

Darlene De Beaulieu October 9, 2024 at 11:28 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/ Darlene De Beaulieu October 10, 2024 at 10:26 AM Hello Mike, you are welcome. Happy Thursday. xxooo/Darlene/ Mike Gentile October 9, 2024 at 11:36 AM Thank you so much Darlene, Happy Wednesday xxoo

Daisy Meadows October 9, 2024 at 11:15 AM A lovely poem. Well done. Mike Gentile October 11, 2024 at 5:19 AM Thank you so much Daisy !!

Daniel Henry Rodgers October 9, 2024 at 8:15 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 Mike Gentile October 9, 2024 at 11:06 AM Thank you so much Daniel!

Deb M October 9, 2024 at 7:10 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 Mike Gentile October 9, 2024 at 7:55 AM Deb, I can't thank you enough for your very kind words xxoo

Lin Lane October 9, 2024 at 7:00 AM Mike, your poetry is always so romantically exquisite. Worthy to be held against a loving heart. Mike Gentile October 9, 2024 at 7:09 AM You're so sweet, thank you Lin xxoo