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I Chose the Life That Was Chosen For Me

I chose the life that had been chosen for me so long ago by the powers that be I was aware I was different from others they only saw what they wanted to see First, there was fear that the world would ignore me I’d better hide so that love lets me in Then as I grew and I learned love’s true meaning I knew that lying’s not how to begin So I accepted the life that was given and I decided to find my own way I chose the life that had been chosen for me I chose myself and have been to this day

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L Milton Hankins

Date: 6/19/2022 8:29:00 AM

Mike, I just re-read your poem, which I had faved upon my first reading. You cannot imagine what this poem means to me. It is exactly how each of us should live our lives. I cannot thank you enough for writing it.

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/19/2022 10:19:00 AM

Wow, what a compliment Milt! Thank you!!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/1/2022 7:42:00 PM

"Acceptance" is key. That, and being true to who you are. Your thoughts are beautiful and they caress softly around my heart. Happy Tuesday, Mike. :) Brandy

Mike Gentile
Date: 3/3/2022 3:52:00 AM

I could not agree more Brandy ! Thanks as always for your gracious comments!!

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/1/2022 6:54:00 PM

A wonderful poem, Mike, the positivity powerful.

Mike Gentile
Date: 3/3/2022 3:52:00 AM

Thank you Harry !!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/1/2022 6:41:00 PM

Good for you, Mike! Though I actually think we're all a bit 'different,' -- if we would just admit it. Even ants differ one from the other; all the more so do we. ~ At least a Picasso, if not a Rembrandt

Mike Gentile
Date: 3/3/2022 3:52:00 AM

Yes, I agree GW and life is all the better for it!!! Thanks

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/1/2022 8:00:00 AM

You made the right choice to live life authentically. A special poem Mike! :) xxoo

Mike Gentile
Date: 3/1/2022 3:15:00 PM

Thanks so much Heidi!!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 3/1/2022 7:37:00 AM

Marvelous way of expressing everyone's right to be uniquely who they are. I loved this poem, Mike. It is going straight to my FAVES. We must always be true to ourselves, which, I believe is the avenue to happiness and inner contentment. This poem should be a P.O.T.D. or P.O.T.W. Have a marvelous week, my friend.

Mike Gentile
Date: 3/1/2022 3:14:00 PM

Milt, thanks for your kind words!!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/1/2022 7:34:00 AM

Endearing sentiments--only way to be my friend. You played the game successfully with the cards that were dealt.

Mike Gentile
Date: 3/1/2022 3:14:00 PM

Thanks Vijay !!