Mike Gentile Poet Lyric

Make Love the Weapon

For every time I wake, another day
                 A chance there is to live another way
To right the wrongs injustice came to know
          No more the songs of hate to be on show
Feel the world, heal the world
          Make the love the weapon that’s unfurled


Oh, if we stop and take the time to care
                  Imagine if we took the time to share
To help someone we meet along the way
             Put down the gun and then begin to say
Heal the world, feel the world
                Make love the weapon that’s unfurled

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Bj Legros Kelley April 25, 2022 at 11:02 AM So sweet, I don't understand aggression and hate. But I could not hug or even remotely like an aggressive dictator who attacks an innocent freedom loving people. I love the song 'San Francisco' by Scott McKenzie! After reading the other comments I played it :) <3 We lived near the bay till I was nine. My sister and I wanted to be flower children, we made love beads and wore flowers in our hair and would greet others with the peace sign and say "Peace!" If only everyone felt this way. Mike Gentile April 25, 2022 at 4:26 PM BJ, I’m with you, I’m just going to love, period. What’s more important!!!

Bill Baker March 10, 2022 at 4:24 PM I agree, Mike. It doesn't seem that radical to me, to just quit hating and fighting and grow up. Letting love settle difference is the best way. Many times, both parties are just fine, they just have different points of view. No reason to hate each other. Most of the time I should say. Have a great day, Bill Mike Gentile March 13, 2022 at 6:57 AM I'm with you Bill, Happy Sunday !!!

Shirley Hawkins March 9, 2022 at 9:27 PM Love thy neighbour as thyself, or try to. Hate seems to be contagious of late. Let us keep faith that good overpowers evil in the end. My heart goes out to the Ukrainians who are showing such strength and bravery at this treacherous time. As you say,Mike, Love conquers all. Mike Gentile March 10, 2022 at 4:27 AM I always believed that Shirley, I surely hope it holds true!! Thanks

Gershon Wolf March 8, 2022 at 8:52 AM Mike, I have an extra ticket and I'd like to offer it to you. It's for a 1-week round trip to a Haight-Asbury Love-in in 1968. There's only one catch: You can hop on board from Florida, but you're going to be returned to downtown Seattle at midnight. ~ Make sure to wear some flowers in your hair! :) Scott McKenzie Indiana Shaw March 23, 2022 at 3:06 PM Sweet . . . x x x Mike Gentile March 9, 2022 at 6:50 AM Yes GW, I do know Scott, an old friend he is for sure! I'll dig out my love beads too!!!

L Milton Hankins March 7, 2022 at 8:52 PM A beautifully-written plea for sensibility and reasonableness in a world shaken by aggression and conflict. Good job, Mike! Mike Gentile March 8, 2022 at 3:03 AM Thanks Milt!

Deb M March 7, 2022 at 2:53 PM Hi Mike….so beautifully said Mike! What a different world it would be ! Enjoyed. Debx Mike Gentile March 7, 2022 at 3:26 PM Thanks Deb xxoo

Vijay Pandit March 7, 2022 at 12:24 PM Heavenly thoughts Mike. Your poem tolls peace and serenity. Mike Gentile March 7, 2022 at 3:25 PM Thank you Vijay!!!

Heidi Sands March 7, 2022 at 12:10 PM Oh I love this poem of peace. A Fave for me. This is so nice to read today. You have a kind soul Mike. Be well. Keep on writing :) Mike Gentile March 7, 2022 at 3:25 PM Thanks so much Heidi !!!