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Shadow Of My Soul

I hope the shadow of my soul
                is clear and present to be seen
And that it fits around the world
               to smile in all its lustered sheen

I wish for it to know no bounds
                   for being one and one for all
And ready for what lies ahead
      when spinning off this great blue ball

A soul I think, must know the truth
                     and so in comfort I remain
Though understanding shuns me now
                that one day it is mine to gain

So when I leave and say goodbye
               and wing my way unto the sun
When ashes scatter in the breeze
              and all the worry said and done

If but one thing I hope remains
                  as gentle as the skies above
I hope with my still beating heart
                the shadow of my soul is love

Copyright © Mike Gentile | Year Posted 2024

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Janice Canerdy Date: 7/29/2024 8:20:00 PM Mike, this is such a lovely, touching poem. CONGRATS on your win. Janice Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/30/2024 9:09:00 AM Thank you Janice xxoo

Brandy Nicole Date: 7/28/2024 5:47:00 PM Knowing the truth, certainly brings comfort to a weary heart. Your thoughts are tender, beautiful and emotional, all at the same time. Many wonderful blessings to you, Mike. Happy Sunday. :) Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/30/2024 9:10:00 AM Thank you Brandy as always for your sweet words xxoo

Nette Onclaud Date: 7/28/2024 12:36:00 PM such an uplifting gift made more precious through your lyrical tones..love is the answer, Mike! Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/30/2024 9:10:00 AM I so agree, thank you so much Nette xxoo

Eileen Manassian Date: 7/28/2024 8:43:00 AM What an endearing write. That last stanza was particularily stirring. I hope the legacy I leave behind will be love as well. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/28/2024 8:52:00 AM Thank you so much Eileen!!!

Gershon Wolf Date: 7/27/2024 8:50:00 PM Mike, lovely as this poem is, seems like you have plenty of life left in your soul. Keep up the poetic flow!! Thanks, Gershon Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/28/2024 4:48:00 AM You bet GW, there's still ink in my pen!! LOL. ' Happy Sunday!

Deb M Date: 7/27/2024 2:24:00 PM Mike another beautiful touching write. I noticed your last poem was on the same lines of “when l leave and say goodbye” is there something you are not telling me Mike!!!Haha…..but on a serious note are you ok my sweet friend? Hows the sciatica…improved? Debx Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/27/2024 8:09:00 PM Ahh, Deb, so sweet of you to ask! I am fine, sciatica is there but better and I am able to deal with it and sometimes even forget about it altogether! The state of the country and for that matter, the world is so sad right now, I guess it’s showing on my writing! I’m not planning on going anywhere anytime soon, lol!!

Silent One Date: 7/27/2024 11:46:00 AM Only you can make this happen.. but there are still who do not see beyond the surface.. I see you are getting wise in your old age... lol Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/27/2024 8:11:00 PM That’s my intention Silent One!! I’m putting it out there!!! Thank you as always!!!

Ink Empress Date: 7/27/2024 9:55:00 AM I hope your last wish would be true and im sure, it will, i love the rhymes and also how youv written this soulfully moving and touching poem. Especially the ending and also “ So when I leave and say goodbye and wing my way unto the sun When ashes scatter in the breeze and all the worry said and done” how descriptive and stunning! This is an impeccable write once again from you, pleasure reading this. Sending you light Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 7/27/2024 8:12:00 PM Thanks so much Ink Empress!! Your kind words are very much appreciated!!