Mike Gentile Poet Free verse

Like the Beach Needs the Sand

Why do people walk away
     Am I so easy to leave
Despite the effort and the love
     Too often, I grieve

Do I do the same to others
     Have I done so in the past
Is it just life’s complications
     Causing good things not to last

Perhaps, there’s no awareness
     Communication nowhere found
That’s caused this dark blue feeling
     I keep losing so much ground

Insecurities take over
     Not knowing where I stand
I know that I need people
     Like the beach needs the sand

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Silent One September 23, 2017 at 3:16 AM Just returning to say congrats on potd Mike Gentile September 23, 2017 at 7:00 AM Thank you so much, I do appreciate it!

Andrea Dietrich September 19, 2017 at 7:53 PM Great job, Mike and on getting POTD too! Mike Gentile September 19, 2017 at 8:20 PM Thanks so much, Andrea!

Kim Rodrigues September 18, 2017 at 9:27 PM Congrats on POTD! Mike Gentile September 19, 2017 at 7:58 AM thanks Kim!

Dean Wood September 18, 2017 at 7:38 AM A nice piece of introspection Mike. I have wondered the same thing with the same needs. Very well expressed. Thanks for sharing. Mike Gentile September 18, 2017 at 7:52 AM Thanks so much, Dean

Maria Williams September 18, 2017 at 6:20 AM Congrats on your POTD Mike - Your sentiments are so true for many and so well expressed. The accolade is very worthy of your talent and write. You have portrayed the nostalgic feelings of many and I guess when people don't return a friendship then one is justified in ignoring them. The last two lines are so true... Maria Mike Gentile September 18, 2017 at 7:21 AM Thank you so much Maria!!

Indiana Shaw September 18, 2017 at 4:24 AM Another beautiful verse from deep within the heart "Mike" and a very well deserved POTD - Loved the way you presented it - great form with very endearing last couple of last lines there - Congratulations - Indiana x x x Mike Gentile September 18, 2017 at 7:20 AM Thank you so much, Indiana!

Anne-Lise Andresen September 18, 2017 at 4:14 AM - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. Mike :) Mike Gentile September 18, 2017 at 7:20 AM Thank you Sunshine!

Charlie Smith September 17, 2017 at 9:57 PM Congratulations Mike, worthy of POTD honors... Mike Gentile September 17, 2017 at 10:16 PM Thank you, Charlie!

Keith O.J. Hunt September 17, 2017 at 9:37 PM Great expression and meaning Mike! Congrats on POTD:-) Mike Gentile September 17, 2017 at 10:15 PM Thanks so much, Keith

Connie Marcum Wong September 17, 2017 at 6:48 PM This is expressed so well Mike! Congratulations on your deserving POTD! : ) Mike Gentile September 17, 2017 at 7:46 PM Thank you so much Connie!

John Fleming September 17, 2017 at 4:28 PM A worthy little poem, Mike...well deserving of a POTD -- nicely penned! My very best regards! :) john Mike Gentile September 17, 2017 at 4:39 PM Thank you so much, John

Takaenda Danda September 17, 2017 at 3:08 PM Nice Poem Mike Gentile September 17, 2017 at 4:28 PM Thank you Takaenda

Jerry Bolton September 17, 2017 at 12:02 PM Although for many year I made it very easy for people to turn away from me. i needed those people, but refused to admit. This poem seared my heart. Mike Gentile September 17, 2017 at 2:16 PM Thank you so much for your honest comments, Jerry. Yes, I agree that we all need each other.

Eve Roper September 17, 2017 at 11:33 AM Mike, congratulations on POTD Mike Gentile September 17, 2017 at 2:15 PM Thank you Eve

Sunlite Wanter September 17, 2017 at 10:41 AM Very honest on your part! Congratulations! Mike Gentile September 17, 2017 at 2:14 PM Thanks Sunlite

Lin Lane September 17, 2017 at 9:10 AM A wonderfully expressed poem, Mike. Sifting sand is easier than sifting through people who would be sincere in their friendship. Well done. Mike Gentile September 17, 2017 at 9:15 AM Thanks so much, Lin xxoo

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 17, 2017 at 6:31 AM Touching tender write Mike. Beatifully done. Congratulations on potd hugs mo :) Mike Gentile September 17, 2017 at 7:16 AM Thanks Maureen

Jan Allison September 17, 2017 at 6:24 AM A heartfelt write that many people can relate to but they find it hard to admit. Very well deserving of potd Mike :-) hugs Jan xx Mike Gentile September 17, 2017 at 7:16 AM Thanks Jan xxoo

Darren White September 17, 2017 at 3:27 AM Mike, great poem, so well written. So much sadness in there that I can fully understand...A worthy PotD :) Mike Gentile September 17, 2017 at 7:15 AM Thanks so much Darren

Susan Ashley September 16, 2017 at 8:01 PM A really beautiful and emotive write Mike. Your poem is genuine and sincere and vulnerable which makes it so endearing. I truly enjoyed your poem tonight! :) Mike Gentile September 17, 2017 at 7:16 AM Thank you Susan xxoo

Silent One September 15, 2017 at 3:21 PM Great title, similar to my poem today.. We both wrote about loss.. Nice write Mike, great ending.. Mike Gentile September 15, 2017 at 3:40 PM Thanks, Silent One

Anne-Lise Andresen September 15, 2017 at 1:30 PM - Everyone needs attention and warmth (Communication) - As flowers need water - Lovely written with emotions, Mike - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Mike Gentile September 15, 2017 at 3:08 PM Thanks so much Anne-Lise, Happy Friday!!

Heidi Sands September 15, 2017 at 9:19 AM What a great write this is. So well expressed Mike. I can relate to his. Yes, there is lack of awareness and communication that can happen. You have written this brilliantly. :) Mike Gentile September 15, 2017 at 10:06 AM Thanks so much Heidi, Happy Friday! xxxooo

Kim Rodrigues September 15, 2017 at 9:05 AM Excellent write! Mike Gentile September 15, 2017 at 10:06 AM Thanks Kim, Happy Friday!