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How the Winds Abide

How far away the winds have blown
                     So many of the loves I’ve known
So many of the seasoned hearts
        That cradled me through stops and starts 

So far away the scattered leaves
            In thoughts upon a breast that heaves 
For love as I now reminisce 
                          So needed at a time like this  

When feeling loosened and untied
                   As flowers, one by one, have died
And gardens filled of what I know
                             Feel likely not to ever grow

Yet winds may blow to spread the seed
                              Again to flourish all I need
Once love begins, it will remain
                              Another life then to regain

And with me, I am not alone
              For love, that has to me, been shown
Will always be here by my side
                       No matter how the winds abide

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/16/2023 11:19:00 AM

A lovely/ beautiful write. I really enjoyed it. Have a blessed day writing away.......................

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/16/2023 12:33:00 PM

Thank you Paula xxoo

Panagiota Romios

Date: 10/16/2023 4:46:00 AM

What a beautifully written poem. I can relate to your thoughts with ease. A joy to read. . Pangie with hugs. Vv

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/16/2023 12:33:00 PM

Thank you Pangie xxoo

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/15/2023 8:34:00 AM

I loved your poem Mike as it is so true and it actually does happen 'For the love that has to me, been shown, will always be here by my side , no matter how the winds abide.' my husband and I were going out together for a year and we drifted apart, 25 years later he phoned me, both divorced from our previous husband/wife, 6 months later we got married, celebrating 23 years in December . Secretly he was always my darling, fate and the winds brought us back together. Hugs, blessings, Jennifer

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/15/2023 9:46:00 AM

Jennifer, that is such a wonderful story, congratulations!!! Loe wins, doesn't it! Thank you xxoo

Ink Empress

Date: 10/13/2023 4:19:00 AM

Your way with rhymes is so impressive! And creates a very captivating cadence. I love the way you’ve written this and the depth of this, no matter how time fleets and seasons change, somethings keep us going strong, like love. Love is a strong force. Very artistic and well crafted poem this is! Fave for me

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/13/2023 4:48:00 AM

Empress, your kind words are very much appreciated and I thank you so much, I am so happy that you liked it!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/13/2023 1:49:00 AM

Wonderful poem. When love dies it goes to someone else, like the seed. A great metaphor. Well done. Blessings.

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/13/2023 4:01:00 AM

Thank you so much victor !!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/12/2023 3:54:00 PM

Hello Mike Gentile, Oh such a wonderful poem. I like the last two verses. Happy Thursday. xxxxx-ooooo/ Darlene\/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/13/2023 11:18:00 AM

Hello Mike, oh, you are welcome. Happy Friday. xxxxx /Darlene\

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/13/2023 4:00:00 AM

Thank you so much Darlene , Happy Friday xxoo

Jan Allison

Date: 10/12/2023 1:25:00 PM

the winds of change are blowing ,may the seeds of new love flourish Mike:-) hugs Jan xx

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/13/2023 4:01:00 AM

Thanks Jan and a Happy Friday to you xxoo

Lin Lane

Date: 10/12/2023 1:17:00 PM

Mike, your poetry is always filled with lines worthy of being reread. There’s a push and pull quality in them that gives love and takes it away, but always with hope of knowing that what has been lost will be renewed. A titch of sadness yet the promise of happiness to come.

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/13/2023 4:01:00 AM

Thank you Lin, you are quite observant and I appreciate your kind words xxoo