Mike Gentile Poet Free verse

Madrid Del Dia

Senses overwhelmed, history revealed,
           I step into Plaza Mayor.
   Antique hues of pinks and grays stun.
           Madrid welcomes me.

    Late sun casts golden shadows.
          Camaraderie envelops.
        I peel my brain for words.

       Spanish brass serenades,
           a musical aperitif.
       Thoughts turn to supper,
           as I walk and walk.

  I see it, “Menu del Dia” in amber and red.
        Savory breeze guides me.
  It reads, "Tapas, Chorizo y Jamon",
              I can’t resist

      Vino Tinto completes me
         as I wonder the day.


                 9/28/17

Everyone said, “Always order the Menu del Dia”
With that and little else, I headed for Spain

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Darren White October 8, 2017 at 11:50 AM Oh, wonderful, Spain. For me Andalucia is best known, Madrid a lot less. But still.Congratulations :) Mike Gentile October 8, 2017 at 12:02 PM Thanks so much, Darren

Gregory Richard Barden October 8, 2017 at 3:39 AM Mike - sincere congratulations on your well-earned win, my friend, and blessings for more such recognition of your wonderful writing talents! Keep up the great work! Mike Gentile October 8, 2017 at 7:25 AM Thank you so much for your very kind words!

Thvia Shetley October 7, 2017 at 1:58 PM Thank you for entering my Foreign Travel contest and congratulations on your placement! Your short tour drew me in and I loved how the scent of food drove you. How many times that has also steered my wandering! Mike Gentile October 7, 2017 at 2:26 PM Thank you so much Thvia!!! Xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu October 3, 2017 at 7:43 AM Mike, what is Menu del Dia I have been to Spain many years ago. Madrid is so beautiful. i have enjoyed my time visiting there. have anice day my friend. Mike Gentile October 3, 2017 at 9:33 AM It translates as Today's Menu. It's the specials that the restaurant are offering that day and it is usually the best. My friends had advised me. Nearly every restaurant and café had a sandwich board sign outside advising the Menu del Dia!

Andrea Dietrich September 28, 2017 at 8:55 PM Hablas Espanol entonces? Mike Gentile September 29, 2017 at 7:18 AM Un poco. enough from 4 years of HS Spanish to make do and not insult people, They appreciated that I tried! Gracias!!!

Andrea Dietrich September 28, 2017 at 8:54 PM oh, Mike, I adore this country. I got to spend almost five months there! Probably the best experience of my entire youth. My favorite was the potato omelets, so fattening how they put them between bread, bocadillos I think they called it!! GREAT poem with the emphasis on the food, which I also adore.

Silent One September 28, 2017 at 4:23 PM Excellent... hope it was worth it Mike Gentile September 28, 2017 at 5:09 PM Thanks Silent One, It was really breathtaking and the food incredible where we ate.

Jan Allison September 28, 2017 at 2:35 PM what a lovely journey you took me on Mike, I've not been back to Spain for many years but now I'm tempted as I can't resist Chorizo either:-) hugs Jan xx Mike Gentile September 28, 2017 at 3:19 PM Thanks Jan, I would love to go back!!