Leone's Special

Cacophony of liquored lips
             would underscore the room
That cafe bar that I recall
                     an adolescent’s doom

Yet not of age to then partake  
                          of alcohol’s delight
For pizza, I remember well
                   indulgence of the night 

My friend and I would wait inside
                         for carry-out to go
We’d sneak a look at follied fun
           at things we’d come to know

And while we sat as patient boys
                     piano banged the eve
A white haired gal of eighty three
             would play until we’d leave

She’d ragtime with a mighty blow
                her keyboard full of cheer
We’d see her timely reach around 
                  to grab her stein of beer

Then off with pizza undertow
                       Leone’s special taste
To watch the  TV “Monster Fest”
                   with not a bite to waste
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Fowler Avatar
October 1, 2024 at 9:52 AM
Memory Lane can be filled with fun, wonderment, and here, coming of age... Cute and quite the image Mike! :)
Gentile Avatar
October 6, 2024 at 5:18 AM
Thank you so much Linda!!
Ashley Avatar
September 11, 2024 at 11:59 AM
Dear Mike, the lively spirit of your vivid imagery and wonderful rhymes brings me to the center of the scene with poetic ease. I especially love the depiction of the "white haired gal of eighty three". "She’d ragtime with a mighty blow/her keyboard full of cheer/We’d see her timely reach around/ to grab her stein of beer" - a fun, awesome gal, indeed! Splendid poetry! Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan
Gentile Avatar
September 11, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Thank you so much Susan xxoo
Goldsmith Avatar
September 10, 2024 at 9:01 AM
I enjoyed reading your fun write/story. Good memories are the best kind to have. To more good memories. Have a fun day writing away...............
Gentile Avatar
September 11, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Thank you Paula xxoo
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September 9, 2024 at 2:02 AM
Unfortunately, ever since my slippery fall in my bathroom and inadequate management of our inefficient hospital, I have lost many old memories which surface anytime the Good Lord deems fit. Still I admire the way you describe your old memories.
Gentile Avatar
September 9, 2024 at 3:57 AM
I am so soon to learn that Victor! I hope that they all come flooding back in one day or you! Thank you as always for your kind words!!!
Beaufort Avatar
September 2, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Mike, the way you describe the scene creates an image clear in my mind. It's a beautiful piece and wonderful to contemplate. Thanks!!
Gentile Avatar
September 9, 2024 at 3:55 AM
Thank you Duke, it is such a wonderful memory for me!!!
Wolf Avatar
August 25, 2024 at 7:59 PM
And now back to our feature tonight, "A Trip down Nostalgia Lane with Mike Gentile!' Great stuff, Mike. Thanks, gw
Gentile Avatar
August 26, 2024 at 5:16 AM
Thank you GW !!!
One Avatar
August 24, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Nostalgic memories and you have written it so poetically..
Gentile Avatar
August 24, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Thank you Silent One, you have always been so kind to me and my meager talent, with your words, and I do truly appreciate it!!
Cunningham Avatar
August 24, 2024 at 7:16 AM
Happy memories Mike. It's frightening where time goes, I bet it seems like yesterday. Tom
Gentile Avatar
August 24, 2024 at 10:33 AM
So true Tom, so true!!!
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