Mike Gentile Poet Free verse

I Never Bought Cufflinks For My Father

I never bought cuff links for my father
     never knew him really
I saw him at Christmas and birthdays
     for a few years early on
That ended
Father’s day, a strange, empty holiday

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Janice Canerdy June 17, 2018 at 12:15 PM So concise but so sad and telling, Mike! Janice Mike Gentile June 17, 2018 at 12:30 PM Thanks Janice xxoo

Eve Roper June 17, 2018 at 9:48 AM Happy Father’s Day Mike :) I am not sure what reaction you were trying to get in this poem, but I feel a lot of regret... Hugs Eve ~' * Mike Gentile June 17, 2018 at 12:33 PM Thanks Eve, I'm not entirely sure either, not really regret as I was blessed with a wonderful mother and family but just I can't relate to Father's day xxoo

Warren Doll June 17, 2018 at 7:28 AM The sadness and loss is expressed so well in your poem. Mike. Father's Day has become hollow for me too. Mike Gentile June 17, 2018 at 8:16 AM I know Warren, We still must count our blessings though sometimes it is difficult, Try to enjoy your day !!

Line Gauthier June 16, 2018 at 1:50 PM A very touching poem, Mike. Feeling grateful you shared. Mike Gentile June 16, 2018 at 2:17 PM Thank You Line xxoo

Jan Allison June 16, 2018 at 11:55 AM I think there are many that share your sadness and emptiness at not having a father in their life Mike. I read an awesome poem by Artsieladie - I think you will relate to it, hugs Jan xxx www.poetrysoup.com/poem/happy_dads_day_1030944 Mike Gentile June 16, 2018 at 2:17 PM Thanks Jan, I will xxoo

Vijay Pandit June 16, 2018 at 9:41 AM So devastating to read...I feel the pain..wishing you a great day tomorrow. Mike Gentile June 16, 2018 at 10:36 AM Thanks Vijay !!!

Daniel Turner June 16, 2018 at 8:38 AM So very sad, Mike. I can't imagine my life without my father. I hope you have a wonderful Father's Day weekend Mike Gentile June 16, 2018 at 8:38 AM Thank you Daniel and I hope you do too, !!!

Heidi Sands June 16, 2018 at 8:35 AM I understand how you feel Mike. I bet it does feel like a strange holiday. Take care! Happy Saturday :) Mike Gentile June 16, 2018 at 8:38 AM Thanks Heidi, Happy Saturday to you xxoo