Holding Up the Sky

Sometimes I feel like I’m holding up the sky
I can’t let go
Not for a second
The world will come crashing down
My world
All around me

Sometimes I feel like I’m holding up the sly
I can’t push on
Fingers grappling
And nothing will be the same
Changes
All around me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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De Beaulieu Avatar
March 9, 2020 at 1:01 PM
Hello Mike Gentile, yes like it or not everything changes. Have a nice day my friend. xxx-ooo.
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 9, 2020 at 5:48 PM
YOur welcomed my friend mike Gentile enjoy your evening my friend.xxxxx-oooo.
Gentile Avatar
March 9, 2020 at 2:42 PM
Thank you Darlene xxoo
Wolf Avatar
January 16, 2019 at 9:28 PM
Wonderful window into the mind and the heart. A FAVE for me! Bravo, Mike! Best wishes, Gershon
Gentile Avatar
January 17, 2019 at 7:45 AM
Thank you so much Gershon, I really do appreciate you kind support !!! Happy Thursday!
Onclaud Avatar
January 16, 2019 at 2:40 PM
a remarkable write ; very personal, mike... enjoyed this one!...huggs
Gentile Avatar
January 17, 2019 at 7:45 AM
Nette, You are so kind and I thank you xxoo
Sands Avatar
January 15, 2019 at 11:48 AM
Well done! I understand how that can be Mike. Changes constantly happen and sometimes things pile up too. I hope you have a relaxing evening :)
Gentile Avatar
January 15, 2019 at 12:42 PM
Thanks so much Heidi, I hope you do as well xxoo
Pandit Avatar
January 15, 2019 at 8:52 AM
Life is such an unpredictable ride..well expressed, Mike.
Gentile Avatar
January 15, 2019 at 9:01 AM
Thank you Vijay !!
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