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Old Silver

Old Silver, my topic today

No, not the fabled horse
                     Or a pet of any kind
And it’s not an anniversary
That I have in mind

Rather, it’s a feeling
                    It’s how I feel today
And I’m not really sure
Just why I feel this way

A bit tarnished and neglected
          Like Grandma’s old tea set
Not useful, as I once was
Not beautiful, and yet

I know that with some effort
             Some extra elbow grease
I’ll sparkle once again
A fine old silver piece


Dedicated to the “Silver Survivors”

Copyright © Mike Gentile | Year Posted 2018

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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 9/9/2018 10:30:00 PM Love it. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/10/2018 12:13:00 PM Thanks so much, Maureen xxmo

Gershon Wolf Date: 9/3/2018 5:38:00 PM Hi-ho, Silver, away! ---Anyway. Couldn't resist. … Seriously, this is a such a wonderful reflection on life and aging, done up with such a 'Gentile' touch. Excellent! Best wishes, Gershon Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/3/2018 6:14:00 PM I would not expect anything less!!! Best to you as well !!!

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/2/2018 6:03:00 PM Like a fine wine....age enhances you Mike! I adore the message and your style! Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/2/2018 6:07:00 PM Thank you so much, Connie xxoo

Virginia Waters Date: 8/29/2018 1:02:00 AM like your metaphor. You just got to find the right polish that makes you want to sparkle. A couple of challenging new hobbies perked me up recently, so I get your feeling of old silver. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/29/2018 12:00:00 PM Thank so much Virginia for your kind comments, I will definitely work on it xxoo

Heidi Sands Date: 8/28/2018 4:06:00 PM Well done Mike. Great ending. :) Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/28/2018 4:40:00 PM Thank you Heidi xxoo

Warren Doll Date: 8/28/2018 3:57:00 PM Wonderful write, Mike. I really enjoyed it. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/28/2018 4:39:00 PM Thanks Warren !!!

Chris Green Date: 8/28/2018 3:26:00 PM Really nicely done and I know the feeling. Great job Mike. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/28/2018 4:40:00 PM Thanks so much Chris!!

Vijay Pandit Date: 8/28/2018 2:54:00 PM So well written, Mike..perfect metaphor..a pleasure to read..most can relate to. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/28/2018 3:16:00 PM Thank you so much Vijay!!

Nette Onclaud Date: 8/28/2018 2:28:00 PM well, this is a precious kind of a silvery write, mike...don't we all cherish memorable times?.. huggs Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/28/2018 3:15:00 PM Thanks so much, Nette, I sure hope so xxoo

Jan Allison Date: 8/28/2018 1:38:00 PM You must remember that 'Old silver' is precious and to be cherished Mike - gee we are all aging ( and I adore men with greying hair lol) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 8/28/2018 3:16:00 PM You are so right Jan, It's important to keep in mind and not be distracted xxoo