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Of Those Who Loved Her

Lilting voice of tender carriage
          Defined her gentle being
 As time had not dismissed
            Her childlike charisma

Laughter often narrates thought
         When memories give rise
Recalling her demeanor
   In sweet tempered innocence

For in a world of dusk and gloom
          Her light, a shimmer fair
Would offer loving respite 
   From course of heart’s concern 
 
Though now her voice no longer
Carries forth the air we breathe
     It will surely live forever
In the care of those who loved her




Dedicated to my loving Godmother
who slipped away to sing elsewhere
7/24/18

Copyright © Mike Gentile | Year Posted 2018

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Faraz Ajmal Date: 7/31/2018 8:44:00 AM Ahh, it is such a sweet and lovely tribute to your godmother, I am so sorry for your loss, your poem here shows your love, may God gives you patience, good luck my friend and have a really nice day Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/31/2018 8:53:00 AM Thank you so much, Faraz!!

Heidi Sands Date: 7/30/2018 2:53:00 PM A beautiful dedication Mike! Very well done :) Your writing is lovely to read :) Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/30/2018 3:19:00 PM Thank you so much, Heidi!!

Gershon Wolf Date: 7/30/2018 2:12:00 PM Truly tender tribute, Mike. May her heart's concern live on in you. ~ Gershon Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/30/2018 2:13:00 PM Thank you Gershon

Janice Canerdy Date: 7/30/2018 1:53:00 PM This is so sweet and well-written Mike! Janice Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/30/2018 2:13:00 PM Thank you Janice!!

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/29/2018 10:49:00 PM I am so sorry for your loss Mike. Your tribute makes it clear how loved she was. I am sure her family will adore this tender treasure. : ) Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/30/2018 5:47:00 AM Thank you so much Connie !!

Lyric Man Date: 7/27/2018 12:36:00 PM This is a tender and delightful dedication to your God-Mother, Mike! Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/27/2018 2:35:00 PM Thanks so much Lyric Man!!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/27/2018 12:53:00 AM - Sounds like a wonderful lady ... with a smile about her mouth ... lovely written, Mike :) - hugs //Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/27/2018 6:50:00 AM Thank you Anne=Lise !!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib Date: 7/26/2018 9:51:00 PM Wonderful dedication Mike, xomo Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/27/2018 6:50:00 AM Thank you Maureen !!

Warren Doll Date: 7/26/2018 4:18:00 PM A beautiful tribute, Mike. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/26/2018 8:53:00 PM Thank you Warren!

Vijay Pandit Date: 7/26/2018 3:28:00 PM A heartfelt tribute you wrote Mike..tender and peaceful words...beautiful poem. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/26/2018 3:41:00 PM Thank you Vijay!!!

Heidi Sands Date: 7/26/2018 3:25:00 PM This is a perfect, beautifully written poem Mike. God bless her and you :) Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/27/2018 6:50:00 AM Thank you so much, Heidi !!