Mike Gentile Poet Rhyme

Quite Simply Put

Just what have I done with my life
                A man put that question to me
I started to think and I gave him a wink
   But my mind drew a blank, well, let’s see

I’ve not built a bridge made of steel
                  I’ve not a photographer’s eye
I’d not fit the bill of a fireman’s will
                 I’ve not flown a plane, no, not I

No land have I gardened or farmed
                      Machinery baffles my mind
Accountants are great, that wasn’t my fate
An autograph, never I’ve signed  

Yet I knew I found what I sought
                   Without a degree and its pay
The bonds of the heart, right from the start
Yes, that’s what I wanted to say

And I’ve been the happiest man
          I’ve done more than all else above
 For all that I needed, I’ve surely exceeded
Quite simply put, I have known love

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CayCay Godwin April 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM This is excellent. I didn't achieve this and that because I worked to live, I did not live to work, had no fancy degrees, but I did achieve my one true dream, finding and living with the love of my life. We are both blessed to live such love daily ... CayCay Mike Gentile April 5, 2025 at 5:16 AM I am so glad that this resonated with you Cay Cay! I would not change a thing!!

Heidi Sands February 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM I enjoyed this special poem Mike. Excellent message :) Mike Gentile March 3, 2025 at 6:25 AM Thank you so much Heidi, Happy Monday xxoo

Michael Tor February 12, 2025 at 4:58 AM Great message my friend and perfect rhyme and theme. This one Mike is a favorite for me... Mike Gentile February 20, 2025 at 5:46 AM Thank you so much Michael, I am so glad that it resonates with you!!

Paige Hind February 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM ..and that's well-said. :) Mike Gentile February 9, 2025 at 1:38 AM Thank you Paige!!

Anne-Lise Andresen February 8, 2025 at 10:46 AM - Love is the foundation of life itself, Mike :) - Without love, we lose the horizon of life :) - Happy weekend :) - hugs Mike Gentile February 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM Thank you Anne-Lise xxoo

Tom Cunningham February 8, 2025 at 8:56 AM Without love we are nothing Mike, with love in our hearts we can achieve anything. Tom Mike Gentile February 9, 2025 at 1:38 AM So true, thanks Tom!