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My Blue Valentine

What happens when love is no longer new When the years have chased romance away Replaced by all that we must do What happens when love is worn and gray When there doesn’t seem to be a need For silly cards to come my way What happens when the memories fade Of bubble baths and chilled Champagne With compliments no longer paid Sometimes, my Valentine is blue But then, I think of other things, I think of what love really is, I think of you Savoring each minute with you still by my side A feeling of contentment, Of achievement, even pride A bond which can’t be broken Built on years of silent trust A love that’s heard and yet unspoken So yes, the color of my heart, this year, is blue Not because I’ve been forgotten, Because, my Valentine is true 1/30/18

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Date: 3/13/2018 3:22:00 AM
Lovely....
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Mike Gentile
Date: 3/13/2018 7:29:00 AM
Thank you so much, Payal !!
Date: 3/3/2018 1:21:00 PM
Bravo Mike, reflective, heartfelt and appreciative.....we must count our blessings. Outstanding!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 3/3/2018 1:49:00 PM
Thank you so much, Kumkazi for you kind comments!!
Date: 3/1/2018 1:31:00 PM
Evocative and imaginative orchestration. Well done, Mike.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 3/1/2018 2:56:00 PM
Thank you so much, John!!
Date: 2/28/2018 5:34:00 PM
Oh Mike, your poem is a beautiful romantic rhyme love poem. So beautifully written.Have a nice evening my friend. xxx-ooo.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/28/2018 5:39:00 PM
Why thank you so much, Darlene, a nice evening to you as well xxoo
Date: 2/28/2018 11:55:00 AM
Hi Mike, Beautifully written sentiment. I am inspired by your words..reflecting on our own lives....your words are so true!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/28/2018 12:32:00 PM
Thank you so much for your kind comments, Paulette !!
Date: 2/28/2018 6:29:00 AM
Congrats Mike for being #1 again with this new poem!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/28/2018 9:35:00 AM
Thank you Vijay!!
Date: 2/27/2018 10:40:00 AM
Congratulations for being #1 on the best new poem list Mike :)
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/27/2018 11:39:00 AM
Thanks so much, Heidi, see positive attitude results just as you said xxoo
Date: 2/26/2018 8:16:00 PM
Oh Mike, a heartfelt write expressed with beautiful sincerity and the deepest love. Your superb sentiments ring true in your poetic lines such as; 'Savoring each minute with you still by my side a feeling of contentment, of achievement, even pride' - these incredible feelings are a result of a deep, long-lasting and treasured love. I love the depth of the 'aged-fine-wine' romance in this poem and it is well deserved of the #1 spot on the Best New Poems list. Congratulations Mike!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/26/2018 8:51:00 PM
Thank you so much, Susan xxoo I really appreciate your visit and kind comments !!
Date: 2/15/2018 10:06:00 PM
Wonderful take on this theme, Mike, with honesty and depth unusual, and romance of the most sincere kind, carried through the years and cherished. Superb write, and a well-deserved win, my friend. Blessings!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/16/2018 6:37:00 AM
Thank you Gregory !!!
Date: 2/11/2018 9:53:00 PM
Unsentimentally sentimental (if that's possible). Grounded in the crucible of a long relationship/marriage. Rings of the truth---and still sweet. Congrats on your win! Well-deserved. Best of everything, Gershon Wolf
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/12/2018 7:46:00 AM
Thanks you so much Gershon, I really appreciate your comments!!
Date: 2/4/2018 1:30:00 PM
Heartfelt poem about how hard it is to keep the magic alive. Lovey read. Congrats on your win, Mike.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/4/2018 2:10:00 PM
Thank you so muck, Line, Happy Sunday!!
Date: 2/3/2018 5:12:00 PM
Big congratulations again, Mike, on this beautiful Valentine poem :) .. Hugs Eve
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/3/2018 10:13:00 PM
Thank you Eve xxoo
Date: 2/3/2018 3:40:00 PM
The years make love grow even stronger. Knowing you have a lasting love means to everything. As you know this is a Fave for me Mike. Congratulations on your win! : )
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/3/2018 10:13:00 PM
Thanks so much Connie !!
Date: 2/2/2018 4:16:00 PM
Congratulations for your win with this great poem Mike :)
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/2/2018 5:04:00 PM
Thank you Heidi, I am so glad you liked it xxoo
Date: 2/2/2018 9:07:00 AM
Congrats Mike on your placement.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/2/2018 11:07:00 AM
Thank you Vijay!!
Date: 2/1/2018 10:53:00 PM
Yay! You already know this poem went into my Faves Mike. I am so happy to see it on this premier list! Congratulations my friend! xxoo ; )
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/2/2018 7:46:00 AM
Thank you so much Connie, Happy Friday xxoo I appreciate your kind words
Date: 2/1/2018 8:32:00 PM
Mike, congratulations on this lovely piece :)
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Mike Gentile
Date: 2/2/2018 7:46:00 AM
Thank you so much, Eve, Happy Friday!!xxoo
Date: 1/30/2018 10:22:00 AM
Mike, your poem is so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes. "A bond which can’t be broken Built on years of silent trust" This poem is a gift of love! It is going into my Faves! : )
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Mike Gentile
Date: 1/30/2018 11:05:00 AM
Thank you so much, Connie, I really appreciate your kind words and I am so glad that you liked it. I meant every word of it xxoo
Date: 1/30/2018 9:10:00 AM
So true Mike and many who are in a long term relationship will be able to relate to this...
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Mike Gentile
Date: 1/30/2018 9:35:00 AM
I hope so, Silent One, that is what I was aiming for, Thanks as always !!!
Date: 1/30/2018 9:05:00 AM
I can truly relate to the sentiments in your poem..love and believe in your line..love that's heard yet left unspoken..the most powerful form of expressing love..best for a win, Mike.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 1/30/2018 9:32:00 AM
Thank you so much, Vijay !!!

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