Mike Gentile Poet Free verse

I Tip My Hat To Life

A rush of gentle breeze, the palm trees wave
Verdant flutters tickle my ears
                      A greeting as kind as a Key West morn

As shadows lace my corn straw hat
                                 I welcome another brilliant day

The warmth of early spring consoles
                                         My thoughts begin to drift
I’m carried away, no worries
                               I tip my hat to life

Illness and death seem far away
                                           I see only thriving bloom
A rainbow assortment, infused with grace

I walk the familiar path, sugared by Honeysuckle sweet
It comforts me, its composure pleases 
                                    It feels safe, it feels like home

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Connie Marcum Wong May 2, 2020 at 2:54 AM You have such a beautiful way of taking the reader with you in letting them feel what you feel Mike. I felt as if I were there in the pleasing calm surroundings. A marvelous poem! xxoo Mike Gentile May 2, 2020 at 7:36 AM Thank you Connie, I do appreciate your kind comments Happy Saturday xxoo

Silent One April 30, 2020 at 11:24 AM A lovely poem my friend... So uplifting. Mike Gentile April 30, 2020 at 12:24 PM Thank you Silent One!! Happy Thursday!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 29, 2020 at 8:03 PM Sounds pretty blissful, uplifting write indeed! Enjoyed, thank you Mike. Take care, xomo Mike Gentile April 29, 2020 at 8:53 PM Thanks so much Maureen, Stay safe, I appreciate your kind words xxoo

Vijay Pandit April 29, 2020 at 3:58 PM A wonderful uplifting write, Mike--enjoyed the happy tone of your poem. Mike Gentile April 29, 2020 at 4:06 PM Thanks Vijay, I needed a diversion !!! Have a great evening!

Tom Cunningham April 29, 2020 at 3:20 PM It's in these dark times that we really appreciate life. Sounds like a lovely walk you took Mike. Tom Mike Gentile April 29, 2020 at 3:38 PM Thanks so much Tom !!