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Lines Of Light

When words collide with thoughts of love
                       to fountain forth an eager pen
Then lines of light begin to form
                    and fill the page with hope again

A world that pirouettes in pain
                          will often bid a muse to bed
Then feelings bottled and constrained
                      can ne’er escape a weary head

Yet love not only heals the Earth  
                   but all that hinders words to flow
So when I write with heart and grace
                  I write from what I yearn to know

Copyright © Mike Gentile | Year Posted 2024

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Deb M Date: 1/19/2024 1:15:00 AM Oh Mike….your words always go straight to my heart….you write with such love and meaning….words of hope and wisdom! Love this Mike!! Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 1/19/2024 4:19:00 AM I'm so flattered that you like it Deb, thank you xxoo

Bill Baker Date: 1/15/2024 4:30:00 PM A FAV for my list, Mike. Your words are true, and they resonate with my heart's desires. To write about the things of the heart is to share truth with others. Thanks for sharing, my friend. Write On! A poet friend in Texas, Bill Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 1/16/2024 3:46:00 AM Happy Monday Bill, thank you so much !!

The Situation Date: 1/14/2024 2:36:00 PM Short and simple. Exactly what i needed from one of my favs to not go to sleep while reading. One thing about poetry people miss is that it should be Quotable. This is quotable. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 1/14/2024 3:17:00 PM Thank you so very much for such a lovely compliment!!!

Heidi Sands Date: 1/13/2024 9:22:00 AM Beautiful poem Mike. I enjoyed this today! Happy Saturday :) Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 1/14/2024 6:50:00 AM Thank you Heidi, happy Sunday xxoo

Victor Buhagiar Date: 1/13/2024 1:57:00 AM Brilliant ending to a poem that really flows with meaning. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 1/14/2024 6:50:00 AM Thank you so much Victor!

Vijay Pandit Date: 1/12/2024 11:40:00 AM Your meter is always impressive as are your words, Mike. Much enjoyed the flow of your poem--great ending line, as well. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 1/14/2024 6:49:00 AM Thank you so much Vijay, Happy Sunday!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/12/2024 3:12:00 AM - A wonderful poem with the real truth... the world needs great change... - Best wishes for the new year, Mike :) - hugs Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 1/12/2024 4:51:00 AM Thank you so much xxoo

Lin Lane Date: 1/11/2024 7:47:00 AM Your poetry is a source of light and love on this site, Mike. A world that dances in pain is not the kind of ballet we want to watch, but we cannot escape it. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 1/11/2024 11:52:00 AM So true Lin! Thank you for your kind words xxoo

Tom Cunningham Date: 1/10/2024 9:08:00 PM Our world is going through a painful traumatic time and only love will heal it, we live in hope. I hope your new year is off to a good start Mike. Tom Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 1/11/2024 3:49:00 AM Thank you Tom and I wish a terrific 2024 for you!!

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 1/10/2024 1:15:00 PM Mike, this beautifully captures the dance of words and emotions. The imagery of thoughts colliding with love, creating lines of light that fill the page with hope, is truly poetic. The acknowledgment of pain and the healing power of love in unleashing words is eloquently expressed. Your verses reflect a deep connection between heart, grace, and the yearning for understanding. It's a testament to the profound impact of love on both the writer and the world. - Blessings, Daniel Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 1/10/2024 4:25:00 PM Daniel, I am so happy that it resonated with you, thank you!!!

Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/10/2024 11:32:00 AM Love your wondrous lines. Feelings bottled and constrained… Let it flow with love! Hugs ~ Kim Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 1/10/2024 4:24:00 PM Thank you so much Kim xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/10/2024 11:01:00 AM Hello Mike, Oh such a lovely poem. A poem of hope. I read this poem 3 times and i like it more. Also my fav. Happy Wednesday. xxxx-oooo./Darlene/ Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/11/2024 10:24:00 AM Hello Mike, You are welcome. Happy Wednesday. xxxx. /Darlene/ Mike Gentile Date: 1/10/2024 4:24:00 PM Darlene, thank you so much !!!

Ink Empress Date: 1/10/2024 10:02:00 AM How heartfelt and well woven is this. I love so many lines in this dear mike. Especially “ A world that pirouettes in pain will often bid a muse to bed” thats such a creative and clever line that would stay in my head for a long time! And i also love how you’ve written “ Yet love not only heals the Earth but all that hinders words to flow So when I write with heart and grace I write from what I yearn to know” so soulful and true! And evocative too! Definitely a fave this is for me! Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 1/10/2024 4:21:00 PM Such a lovely compliment from such a fine poet! Thank you so much!!

Silent One Date: 1/10/2024 9:38:00 AM Hey Mike, love how your poem beautifully captures the transformative power of love on the act of writing. The opening lines set the stage for an exploration of the intersection between words and thoughts of love, presenting them as a collision that ignites the creative process. The metaphor of a fountain suggests an overflow of emotions, with an eager pen translating these thoughts into expressive lines... Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 1/10/2024 4:20:00 PM Thank you as always Silent One for your kind, thoughtful and generous insightful words!!!