Mike Gentile Poet Free verse

Shells and Ruins

But what of shells and ruins
The stories they hold
In silence they ponder
The truths of the past

And what of echoed voices
Do they tell what will be
Friend or foe
Piercing the wind

I also ponder the truth 
As I stand among the relics
And beseech the looking glass 
To speak to me

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Darlene De Beaulieu May 30, 2019 at 7:03 PM Hello Mike, wouldn't be nice if the echo voices could speak to us and tell us what happened in their pass. This would be interesting. have a nice evening my friend. xxxx-000. Darlene De Beaulieu May 31, 2019 at 6:37 PM I am so glad that we agree. xxxxx-ooooo. have a nice evening my friend. Mike Gentile May 31, 2019 at 8:34 AM Yes, it surely would Darlene, Thanks so much for the visit XXOO

Warren Doll May 16, 2019 at 7:25 PM So deep in thought at so many levels. One of your best, Mike. An instant fav for me ~ Warren Mike Gentile May 17, 2019 at 7:26 AM Thanks so much Warren, I really appreciate your kind words !’

Gershon Wolf May 6, 2019 at 4:41 PM Profound, Mike---and 'Proundly Mike!' Two thumbs way up for this gem, my friend. Always a pleasure to read your musings. Best wishes down there in Florida! ~ gw, up here in Chicago (Brrrrr. 45 degrees with a north wind today, May 6, 2019.... My bones are getting too old for this!). ~ Looking to join you... Mike Gentile May 6, 2019 at 5:15 PM Thanks GW, it is warm at 87 today, come on down!!! Thanks!

Heidi Sands May 5, 2019 at 4:26 PM Very nice Mike. I can imagine sitting in deep thought. :) Happy Sunday! Mike Gentile May 5, 2019 at 4:35 PM Happy Sunday Heidi and thanks so much xxoo

Silent One May 5, 2019 at 11:01 AM And what secrets they hold.... Deep and profound my friend... Mike Gentile May 5, 2019 at 12:52 PM Thanks so much Silent One!!

Connie Marcum Wong May 2, 2019 at 4:43 PM I so connect with these questions Mike. My time of introspection and reflection is here. This spoke to me in soft tones. Wonderful! : ) Mike Gentile May 2, 2019 at 5:40 PM Thanks so much Connie, I always appreciate your kind words xxoo