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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”

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Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 9/9/2018 10:30:00 PM

Love it.

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

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!

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.

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. :)

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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