Mike Gentile Poet Rhyme

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

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Aditi Mishra June 17, 2020 at 2:00 AM Your kind words leave a lasting impression on my heart Mike. This is a beautiful verse. Congratulations on your win :) Mike Gentile June 17, 2020 at 5:27 AM Thanks so much Aditi!!!

John Hamilton June 15, 2020 at 9:46 AM Well done Mike, congrats on a win this time round! Mike Gentile June 15, 2020 at 12:56 PM Thanks so much John!!

Warren Doll March 29, 2020 at 2:25 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 Mike Gentile March 29, 2020 at 4:16 PM Thanks so much Warren!!

Darlene De Beaulieu March 28, 2020 at 1:58 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. Darlene De Beaulieu March 30, 2020 at 8:16 AM Hello Mike Gentile, enjoy your day. Be safe, be strong, Stay well. xxxxoooo. Mike Gentile March 28, 2020 at 5:28 PM Yes, Darlene, it is so true, we are all in this together, you stay safe too xxoo

Silent One March 28, 2020 at 10:12 AM So many powerful lines here... Especially the second stanza...We must be careful in these times... Mike Gentile March 28, 2020 at 11:24 AM That we must Silent One, thanks so much. Stay healthy!!!

Kim Rodrigues March 26, 2020 at 3:06 PM The visitors we would welcome must stay away. And the one we don't want must! Mike Gentile March 26, 2020 at 4:42 PM Right Kim, stay healthy xxoo

Jan Allison March 24, 2020 at 1:16 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 Mike Gentile March 24, 2020 at 4:40 PM Thanks Jan, you stay safe and healthy too xxoo

Vijay Pandit March 24, 2020 at 11:32 AM Yes, indeed--silence worldwide--well articulated message, Mike. Like the upbeat lines in the end. Mike Gentile March 24, 2020 at 11:47 AM Thank you so much Vijay !!