Mike Gentile Poet Free verse

My Glass To Grace

Should we lament our days in the sun
       No longer to fare but linger in shadow
Remembering glow of supple bloom
      That shone on early days refined

Do I despond with rightful view
       When seeing those of budding course
As I once raised my glass to grace
       Pursuing lavish dreams of youth 

Why then with this sweet account
     Do I still grieve with greed for more
Ready not for eyes that close
      Holding fast to remnants keep

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Janice Canerdy July 25, 2018 at 2:24 PM I can really relate to your fine poem, Mike. Sometimes memories of youth make me smile--just SOMEtimes! Janice Mike Gentile July 26, 2018 at 7:51 AM Thanks Janice, yes I think many of us feel the same!! Happy Thursday xxoo

Warren Doll July 23, 2018 at 9:43 AM Well written ,Mike, So full detail and feeling the loss of youth. Well done. // Warren :-) Mike Gentile July 23, 2018 at 10:07 AM Thanks Warren for your kind comments !!

Connie Marcum Wong July 21, 2018 at 2:58 PM Astounding depth to your words in this piece Mike! You have expressed so beautifully the feeling of aging. This is going into my Faves! : ) Mike Gentile July 21, 2018 at 3:12 PM Thank you so much Connie xxoo

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 20, 2018 at 8:46 PM Youth, wasted on the youth. Kick ass poem. Mike Gentile July 21, 2018 at 8:53 AM Thanks so much, Maureen xxoo xomo

Vijay Pandit July 20, 2018 at 3:54 PM This feels deep and intriguing..emotions well captured, Mike. Mike Gentile July 20, 2018 at 6:23 PM Thank you Vijay!!

Arturo Michael July 20, 2018 at 2:42 PM I'm not closing my eyes Mike...I never had it better than now...Nice write my friend ...All the best Mike Gentile July 20, 2018 at 2:52 PM Thanks Arturo and all the best to you !!

Heidi Sands July 20, 2018 at 2:08 PM Very well written Mike! :) Mike Gentile July 20, 2018 at 2:14 PM Thank you so much Heidi xxoo

Tobey Hill July 20, 2018 at 2:01 PM Bravo sir!! A poet indeed...TAH Mike Gentile July 20, 2018 at 2:14 PM Thank you so much, Tobey!!!