Leaves of Uncertainty

Leaves of uncertainty have covered the earth
                    fallen from trees of anxiety and dread
a path, once as clear as crystal blue water
                  clouded by ponderous tears in its stead
 
Silence of laughter has deafened the world
            stilled by the smallest of creatures we know
the crashing of cymbals in life’s symphony
            has summoned us all to a new kind of show

Yet, for this fearsome of unwelcome visits
               we will find sunshine on beaches to come
but we must fancy the sun from our windows
                   to save for us all and not just for some
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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Date: 6/17/2020 2:00:00 AM
Your kind words leave a lasting impression on my heart Mike. This is a beautiful verse. Congratulations on your win :)
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/17/2020 5:27:00 AM
Thanks so much Aditi!!!
Date: 6/15/2020 9:46:00 AM
Well done Mike, congrats on a win this time round!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 6/15/2020 12:56:00 PM
Thanks so much John!!
Date: 3/29/2020 2:25:00 PM
Mike, Brilliant poem and I think one of your best. I like how you explain the effects of the virus without naming it. An instant fav for me . Warmest Wishes~ Warren
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Mike Gentile
Date: 3/29/2020 4:16:00 PM
Thanks so much Warren!!
Date: 3/28/2020 1:58:00 PM
Hello Mike Gentle, we all must stay safe and follow the rules. Only gong out for groceries. Everyone is suffering around the globe. be saf, be strong, be well. Enjoy yur day my fiend. Hugs Darlene xxx-oooo.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/30/2020 8:16:00 AM
Hello Mike Gentile, enjoy your day. Be safe, be strong, Stay well. xxxxoooo.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 3/28/2020 5:28:00 PM
Yes, Darlene, it is so true, we are all in this together, you stay safe too xxoo
Date: 3/28/2020 10:12:00 AM
So many powerful lines here... Especially the second stanza...We must be careful in these times...
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Mike Gentile
Date: 3/28/2020 11:24:00 AM
That we must Silent One, thanks so much. Stay healthy!!!
Date: 3/26/2020 3:06:00 PM
The visitors we would welcome must stay away. And the one we don't want must!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 3/26/2020 4:42:00 PM
Right Kim, stay healthy xxoo
Date: 3/24/2020 1:16:00 PM
an excellent message Mike and if we all work together and self isolate in time we will be able to go out on the beaches and enjoy the sunshine. Our island is basically on lock down and only residents can travel here, then have to isolate for 14 days. we now have 23 cases non requiring medical attention. stay safe and well My friend:-) hugs Jan xx
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Mike Gentile
Date: 3/24/2020 4:40:00 PM
Thanks Jan, you stay safe and healthy too xxoo
Date: 3/24/2020 11:32:00 AM
Yes, indeed--silence worldwide--well articulated message, Mike. Like the upbeat lines in the end.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 3/24/2020 11:47:00 AM
Thank you so much Vijay !!
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