Mike Gentile Poet Rhyme

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 June 19, 2022 at 8:29 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 June 19, 2022 at 10:19 AM Wow, what a compliment Milt! Thank you!!

Brandy Nicole March 1, 2022 at 7:42 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 March 3, 2022 at 3:52 AM I could not agree more Brandy ! Thanks as always for your gracious comments!!

Harry Horsman March 1, 2022 at 6:54 PM A wonderful poem, Mike, the positivity powerful. Mike Gentile March 3, 2022 at 3:52 AM Thank you Harry !!

Gershon Wolf March 1, 2022 at 6:41 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 March 3, 2022 at 3:52 AM Yes, I agree GW and life is all the better for it!!! Thanks

Heidi Sands March 1, 2022 at 8:00 AM You made the right choice to live life authentically. A special poem Mike! :) xxoo Mike Gentile March 1, 2022 at 3:15 PM Thanks so much Heidi!!

L Milton Hankins March 1, 2022 at 7:37 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 March 1, 2022 at 3:14 PM Milt, thanks for your kind words!!

Vijay Pandit March 1, 2022 at 7:34 AM Endearing sentiments--only way to be my friend. You played the game successfully with the cards that were dealt. Mike Gentile March 1, 2022 at 3:14 PM Thanks Vijay !!