Mike Gentile Poet Rhyme

Jealous of the Sun

Should I be jealous of the sun
                   Forever it will know the sky
Its passion in a fiery rage
                   Is never slighted to my eye

To see the world at every stage
                 Must surely be of valued fare
To warm the days of creatures all
                      With intercontinental flair  

With countless visions set to oil
    In paintings that the world has known 
It counters with its dusk and dawn
                 Creating paintings of its own

But then I think it still must cope
       With clouds and rain to foil its show
So such is life we all must bear
                 Should I be jealous, I say no

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Bill Baker April 14, 2023 at 2:06 PM Comparing the sun and man existence was magnificent, Mike. Good logic in answering no. I agree, each part of creation has their own unique challenges and blessings. Write On! my friend. Bill Mike Gentile April 15, 2023 at 5:53 AM Thank you Bill always for your kind words!!!

Valsa George April 13, 2023 at 10:17 PM "It counters with its dusk and dawn Creating paintings of its own" Sun is a first rate artist creating beautiful paintings of dawn and dusk and is so powerful enough to dip the world in darkness and illumine it with light. But we needn't grow jealous of it as it too has to wage many battles against adversity like us ! Beautiful poem dear Mike. Mike Gentile April 14, 2023 at 5:25 AM Thank you Valsa, I always appreciate your kind and insightful comments!!! Happy Friday xxoo

Victor Buhagiar April 9, 2023 at 1:47 AM Of course, you should not be jealous. Mike Gentile April 9, 2023 at 7:52 AM Thank you Victor!!

John Oldham April 8, 2023 at 4:49 PM Another well written poem, Maestro! Love the simplicity of your poetry. Best - john Mike Gentile April 9, 2023 at 7:52 AM Thank you John!!

Susan Lawrence April 8, 2023 at 4:45 PM Another charmed vision from your pen dear Mike ! I love the way your heart and mind express itself . I always learn things when reading your poems ! Big hugs , Susan :) Mike Gentile April 9, 2023 at 7:53 AM Coming from you, such a lovely and appreciated comment, thanks Susan xxoo

Heidi Sands April 8, 2023 at 9:14 AM Very nice Mike. Flows so well. I enjoyed this. Happy Easter :) Mike Gentile April 8, 2023 at 11:08 AM Happy Easter Heidi, thank you xxoo

Jenna Logan April 8, 2023 at 9:04 AM You've come to the right conclusion, Mike. It's the sun who is jealous of us, for although he warms us, he cannot do it with a touch or a breath. Wonderful verses, as always. Mike Gentile April 8, 2023 at 11:08 AM Thank you so much Jenna xxoo

Tom Cunningham April 8, 2023 at 8:50 AM One thing for sure Mike we'd be lost without it. Hope you have a happy Easter weekend. Tom Mike Gentile April 8, 2023 at 11:07 AM Happy Easter Tom, thank you!!!

Deb M April 8, 2023 at 8:34 AM Hi Mike so glad to see your poem…l have missed them. I have to echo Vijays comment…l feel exactly the same! There is something about the way you write the beautifulness of your words that touches my heart! This poem is just lovely…..Debx Mike Gentile April 8, 2023 at 11:09 AM So kind of you to say, thanks Deb xxoo

Unseeking Seeker April 8, 2023 at 6:32 AM Beautiful musings, Mike ~ enjoyed Mike Gentile April 8, 2023 at 11:09 AM Thank you so much!!!

Vijay Pandit April 8, 2023 at 6:11 AM You write such beautiful poetry my friend. Your signature style always resonates with me, Mike. Mike Gentile April 8, 2023 at 11:07 AM Thank you Vijay!!!

Suzette Richards April 8, 2023 at 5:47 AM A great write on something we almost always take for granted. I enjoyed reading this, Mike. Mike Gentile April 8, 2023 at 11:06 AM Thank you Suzette!!