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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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 7/25/2018 2:24:00 PM
I can really relate to your fine poem, Mike. Sometimes memories of youth make me smile--just SOMEtimes! Janice
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Mike Gentile
Date: 7/26/2018 7:51:00 AM
Thanks Janice, yes I think many of us feel the same!! Happy Thursday xxoo
Date: 7/23/2018 9:43:00 AM
Well written ,Mike, So full detail and feeling the loss of youth. Well done. // Warren :-)
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Mike Gentile
Date: 7/23/2018 10:07:00 AM
Thanks Warren for your kind comments !!
Date: 7/21/2018 2:58:00 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! : )
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Mike Gentile
Date: 7/21/2018 3:12:00 PM
Thank you so much Connie xxoo
Date: 7/20/2018 8:46:00 PM
Youth, wasted on the youth. Kick ass poem.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 7/21/2018 8:53:00 AM
Thanks so much, Maureen xxoo xomo
Date: 7/20/2018 3:54:00 PM
This feels deep and intriguing..emotions well captured, Mike.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 7/20/2018 6:23:00 PM
Thank you Vijay!!
Date: 7/20/2018 2:42:00 PM
I'm not closing my eyes Mike...I never had it better than now...Nice write my friend ...All the best
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Mike Gentile
Date: 7/20/2018 2:52:00 PM
Thanks Arturo and all the best to you !!
Date: 7/20/2018 2:08:00 PM
Very well written Mike! :)
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Mike Gentile
Date: 7/20/2018 2:14:00 PM
Thank you so much Heidi xxoo
Date: 7/20/2018 2:01:00 PM
Bravo sir!! A poet indeed...TAH
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Mike Gentile
Date: 7/20/2018 2:14:00 PM
Thank you so much, Tobey!!!

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