Mike Gentile Poet Free verse

Remember The Picnics

Remember the picnics 
            one day they’ll be gone
                            with only a memory to blanket the green

For warm summer days 
           are not meant to remain
                  we feast them away with the wine of our youth

Remember the picnics 
             when winter blows in
                     when ice cycles forecast the cold days ahead

It’s then that we need them 
           through every last sigh
                    to hold once again in the bloom of our hearts

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Deb M July 21, 2025 at 4:52 AM Picnics seem like the thing of the past not completely but people picnic less l believe. Your wonderful poem took me back to my picnic days…..hot tea out a flask, sandwiches, strawberries and always a treaty or two! Lovely memories….thankyou! Debx Mike Gentile July 22, 2025 at 6:07 AM Thank you Deb and I felt like "Pic Nics" could also generalize many wonderful times of our lives! Thank you xxoo

Valsa George July 14, 2025 at 11:19 PM We should savor every moment in life. Undertake many picnics in favorable times, so that we can relish their memories when winter comes into our lives and we are no more able to see and enjoy what's around. Beautifully written dear Mike. Mike Gentile July 15, 2025 at 7:34 AM Thank you so much Valsa xxoo

Anne-Lise Andresen July 12, 2025 at 6:37 AM - So important to remember when winter comes, Mike - Lovely poem :) - Have a wonderful weekend :) - hugs Mike Gentile July 12, 2025 at 7:32 AM Thank you Anne-Lise, a Happy Weekend to you as well xxoo

Ink Empress July 11, 2025 at 7:40 AM Yes dear Mike, we should and must learn how to appreciate what we have all around us before its all gone, in nature and in so many ways. Youv delivered something so soulfully moving in such a seamless and poetic manner! I love the way youv described summer picnics, as good times and warm moments! Pleasure reading you today! Sending you light always Mike Gentile July 12, 2025 at 4:50 AM Thank you so much Ink Empress, your words and thoughts are meaningful and appreciated!!!

Daniel Henry Rodgers July 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM Hello Mike, Ohhh such a gentle nudge to savor the present, to cherish the people we love and to tuck these golden moments away for the winters to come. I’m grateful for every nuance of life. Enchanting. Summer Blessings, My Friend, Daniel Mike Gentile July 11, 2025 at 4:16 AM Thank you Daniel and the very same to you, Happy Friday !!

Bill Baker July 9, 2025 at 9:33 AM I enjoy thinking back to picnics of the past. This was a thoughtful poem, Mike. Thanks for sharing and for visiting my poetry. A poet friend in Texas, Bill Mike Gentile July 11, 2025 at 4:15 AM Thank you so much Bill, Happy Friday!!

Heidi Sands July 9, 2025 at 7:49 AM The picnic is fun and you have done well writing with gratitude for summer. I enjoyed this. Great poem Mike. :) Mike Gentile July 11, 2025 at 4:15 AM Thank you so Heidi , I hope you are feeling well! Happy Friday xxoo