One Warm September

How many hearts so full of love 
                            are never given chances
They've lined the walls in silent hope 
                            at one too many dances

A lonely mirror once looked back
                               at me, as I remember
How devastating life could be
                         until one warm September

I’ll not forget the ups and downs
                                the great anticipation
To only then be squashed again
                             without accommodation  

But then one day when life had learned,
                               alone can be complete
I came upon the only one
                                   forever to be sweet

Just catch a moment, hold it still
                              be open to new fashion 
For one can never know when
                      fate and destiny find passion

And when September rolls around
                                 remember what i say 
For then it was my turn to dance
                             and dance until this day
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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De Beaulieu Avatar
June 23, 2023 at 11:33 AM
Hello Mike, I am late to congratulations on POTD. I am glad you had a lovely time at the dance. Happy Friday. /Darlene\
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 28, 2023 at 10:49 AM
Hello Mike, I had visitors for two days. I am fine thank you. xxoo. I hope you are doing well.. Hapy Wednesday. /Darlene\
Gentile Avatar
June 24, 2023 at 5:50 AM
Thank you sweet Darlene, I hope you'e been well xxoo
Tor Avatar
June 10, 2023 at 11:05 PM
Glad you found it Mike and shared it with us. Congratulations my friend...
Gentile Avatar
June 11, 2023 at 4:07 AM
Thank you Michael!!!
Mchattie Avatar
June 8, 2023 at 4:05 PM
I remember being a wall flower at a few dances. Girls always scared the dickens out of me. I guess they still do. But eventually... love rears its head. I'm thankful for that. This is truly a wonderful poem my friend. Have a great day.
Gentile Avatar
June 9, 2023 at 4:09 AM
Thank you so much David!
Canerdy Avatar
June 8, 2023 at 7:06 AM
A beautiful, moving poem deserving of the title POTD, Mike. I love it. Janice
Gentile Avatar
June 8, 2023 at 8:19 AM
Thank you Janice xxoo
Kendrick Avatar
June 8, 2023 at 4:58 AM
Ahhh!! How romantic is this one. Thanks for sharing your sentimentality with us and visiting my page. Sara
Gentile Avatar
June 8, 2023 at 8:19 AM
You’re welcome and thanks so much!!
Meadows Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 11:55 PM
Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.
Gentile Avatar
June 8, 2023 at 4:08 AM
Thank you so much Jeanette xxoo
Nicole Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 7:16 PM
This thought curls softly around me. "catch a moment, hold it still." I completely agree. This is beautiful, tender and emotional, all at the same time. Love is a gentle whisper in the wind. Congratulations Mike, on Poem of the Day. Happy Wednesday. Hugs, Brandy
Gentile Avatar
June 8, 2023 at 4:08 AM
Brandy, I always appreciate your sweet words, thank you xxoo
Kitchin Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 5:05 PM
Mike, a beautiful poem, congratulations on POTD!
Gentile Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 5:21 PM
Thank you so much Tania xxoo
Ray Choudhury Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 4:17 PM
Congratulations on your POTD honour, Mike. Well-deserved. Enjoyed all, especially "I came upon the only one forever to be sweet"
Gentile Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 5:22 PM
Thanks so much Malabika!!!
Allison Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 3:56 PM
such a beautiful flow to your lines ... IIf you are ever at a lose end... i do swing dancing if you are free in September when our classes start back after the holidays lol. many congrats on POTD:-) hugs jan xx
Gentile Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 5:20 PM
Thank you Jan, you never know, maybe I’ll be there lol xxoo
Poet Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 3:48 PM
Mike, congratulations on your POTD honor! Your poem is absolutely lovely and the ending is simply wonderful. The call to dance is quite inspiring.
Gentile Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 5:19 PM
Sotto, thank you so much!!!
Anaya Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 3:03 PM
Congratulations on POTD Mike! A warm September to remember. Cheers to us wallflowers! xhugsx
Gentile Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 5:18 PM
Thank you Anaya XX00
Goldsmith Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 11:05 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. Love It. A wonderful write/story and ending. Yes, dance... Have a blessed day..............
Gentile Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 1:46 PM
Thank you Paula xxoo
Slaughter Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 11:03 AM
Mike, I really like this one. I especially like "alone can be complete". Very pithy and thought-provoking. Congrats on POTD.
Gentile Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 1:45 PM
Thank you Jim!!
Wolf Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 7:46 AM
Mike, I'd say you have mastered this genre... Of course, I wish I knew WTH 'genre' means... Congrats on POTD, most sincerely. (And I know what sincerely means!)... But is POTD 'code' for potted?! Keep smiling, Gershon
Gentile Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 7:51 AM
In my day "potted" could have meant entirely something else GW!! Not the case now.lol, Thank you !!!!
Lawrence Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 7:11 AM
Dance dance dance ! Another gem from your multifaceted and deep loving heart dear Mike . Congratulations on POTD ! Big hugs . So happy you found your ~ forever to be sweet ~ Love, Susan :)
Gentile Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 7:33 AM
Thank you so much Susan for such lovely compliments xxoo
Baker Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 7:02 AM
Back to congratulate you on your POTD, Mike. Enjoy your day of recognistion
Gentile Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 7:32 AM
Thank you Bill!!!
Rodrigues Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 5:49 AM
How beautiful this one is. The wall of silent hope, the lonely mirror, feeling complete in aloneness or completely alone, fate and destiny…a forever love in the new dance! Congratulations on POTD! My parents met at a Catholic night dance and fell head over heels for one another. They both were identical twins. 61 years of marital bliss. Dad misses mom.
Gentile Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 7:33 AM
Wow Kim, 61 years!!! Thank you for your lovely words xxoo
Turner Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 5:05 AM
Congratulations Mike on POTD. Keep on dancin' :)
Gentile Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 7:32 AM
Thank you Daniel!!
Lawless Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 5:01 AM
FANTASTIC!!!!!! the smooth cadence of the dance captured in this poetic primer on hope. I read it to my wife and she said "Awww" now that's a comment
Gentile Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 7:32 AM
That's is so nice! Thank you and your wife!!!
La France Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 5:00 AM
Mike, wonderful poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, well done !
Gentile Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 7:30 AM
Thank you Constance xxoo
Pandit Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 4:45 AM
Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Mike. Enjoy your special day today.
Gentile Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 7:30 AM
Thank you so much Vijay!!
Lane Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 3:55 AM
Congratulations on your potd, Mike. I’ve been away and glad I didn’t miss your heartfelt lines.
Gentile Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 4:06 AM
Thank you Lin, I was away for a bit as well and this is such an unexpected gift!!!
Seeker Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 2:05 AM
My, my! Destiny beckons love, good things come to those who wait ~ warmest congratulations on POTD, Mike
Gentile Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 4:06 AM
Thank you so much Unseeking Seeker!!!
Buhagiar Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 1:27 AM
Congratulations for your POTD. A lovely poem.
Gentile Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 4:05 AM
Thank you Victor!
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