Mike Gentile Poet Free verse

If Only For Monte

If only tears could wash away the pain
       or fill the empty pit that sudden loss creates
If that were true then this old heart
                 would numb with overflowing

This hole which resonates inside
                            seems vast and never-ending  
At every turn, the memories
                              are all that I can see

If only tears could bring back just a blink
                                           of one more minute  
of one more touch and one more kiss
                         you’d be here evermore  

But tears are only water filled of love
                                                and reminiscing  
And though a sweet release
                   they can but only fill the sea


For my sweet Monte
1/28/15 - 1/29 25

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Warren Doll February 2, 2025 at 7:29 AM Mike, such a heartfelt poem. Each line conveying your love and sorrow. Monte is waiting just over the rainbow bridge. One day he will hear your voice and come running to you. I am so glad that I got to meet Monte! I'm so sorry for your loss~ Warren Mike Gentile February 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM Thank you so much, I do believe that I will be with him again and forever, I miss my boy!

Janice Canerdy February 1, 2025 at 8:07 AM " . . . tears are only water filled with love"!! I was moved by the entire poem, but that line touched me so deeply, Mike. Janice Mike Gentile February 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM Thank you so much Janice xxoo

Victor Buhagiar January 31, 2025 at 10:22 AM Liliane, my dear wife, died almost nine years ago. So I can relate. Loss of anyone close can never be forgotten. Mike Gentile January 31, 2025 at 5:23 PM I am so sorry Victor for your loss, thank you for your understanding!

Jan Allison January 31, 2025 at 10:20 AM aww Mike I am so sorry for your loss. what a wonderful tribute to Monte:-) hugs Jan xx Mike Gentile January 31, 2025 at 5:21 PM Jan, thank you so much, your words mean alot xxoo

Tom Cunningham January 31, 2025 at 5:38 AM I know how you're feeling right now Mike, it's heartbreaking. I'm so sorry for your loss. All that's left are the happy memories that you have. A wonderful tribute from your heart Mike. Tom Mike Gentile January 31, 2025 at 5:20 PM Thank you Tom, I really appreciate your kind words!

Deb M January 31, 2025 at 4:54 AM Oh Mike l am so so sorry for your loss and sadness….you have written a very touching poem in honour of Monte! Again l am so sorry you are going through such a sorrowful time. Sending a huge cuddle to you my friend! Debx Mike Gentile January 31, 2025 at 5:19 PM Thank you so much for your kind words Deb xxoo