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On Vintage

Those of us, a certain age Or vintage you may say Can easily remember A bright and youthful day The world was still so new And time was unessential So many things to do And things were reverential But time tick tocks, as it does Relentless in its’ due Today is short, tomorrows - scarce Our lives are in review I contemplate the eras That house, that car and such Yet it’s always the people Whose memories do touch Those I’ve lost along the way Those still close to me In bittersweet reflection Through vintage eyes, I see 2/1/18

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Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 2/15/2018 11:14:00 PM

I so relate, my friend, and so wonderfully penned ... excellent write in every way, and deserved win, Mike! Blessings! :-)

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/16/2018 6:36:00 AM

Thank you so Much, Gregory I appreciate your kind words !!

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/9/2018 8:52:00 AM

Lovely poem, Mike. I KNOW the feeling. Wonderfully expressed and much congrats for this great poem.

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/9/2018 9:31:00 AM

Thanks so much, Line !!!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/8/2018 3:29:00 PM

I love this, Mike! Congrats! Janice

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/8/2018 5:42:00 PM

Thanks so much xxoo

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/4/2018 10:08:00 AM

This is very nice to think about Mike. Well written and I enjoyed it :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/4/2018 10:21:00 AM

Thank you Heidi xxoo Happy Sunday !!

Daniel Turner

Date: 2/2/2018 8:44:00 AM

Wonderful poem, Mike. I can and do relate. When I think of all the people I have known and that touched my life I run the full gauntlet of emotions. Some good, some bad, but they were all a part of my life. I can't say i ever think about material things, only people and places. I loved the poem!

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/2/2018 11:06:00 AM

Thank you so much, Daniel. I totally agree and I sure appreciate your kind comments Happy Friday!!!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/2/2018 1:56:00 AM

I loved this Mike, a very thought provoking poem. Regards Tom

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/2/2018 7:53:00 AM

Thank you so much, Tom, I appreciate your kind comments!!

Eve Roper

Date: 2/1/2018 7:54:00 PM

Those tender years of joy to remember and keep our lives young at heart.. Enjoyed reading , Mike, well done :) hugs Eve

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/1/2018 7:58:00 PM

Thanks Eve, I still look forward but love to look backxxoo

Val Brooklyn Rogers Blk Panther

Date: 2/1/2018 2:48:00 PM

Just read your poem Vintage a very admirable pen. Loved it as much as my own.

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/1/2018 2:51:00 PM

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your comments

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/1/2018 2:46:00 PM

I share the sentiments of this poem..so much more we feel for people around us, as we get older. Material things don't matter any more ..well written, Mike..an awesome message.

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/1/2018 2:52:00 PM

Thanks much Vijay, I appreciate your kind words !!

Silent One

Date: 2/1/2018 2:25:00 PM

I take it back, you are a couple of decades older lol...

Silent One

Date: 2/1/2018 1:54:00 PM

This is really weird, but seems to happen to me a lot.. I was listening to those where the days by Mary Hopkins and stumbled upon your poem... How old are you? I think we are of a similar age.. A true reflection of life and how days go by, people come, people leave.. we are just passengers on this journey my friend..

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/1/2018 2:22:00 PM

I love that song and probably know most of the words still. I will be 64 in a few weeks. BUT, I am very young at heart and most say I don't look it, I have always been sentimental, reflective and nostalgic!!!