Mike Gentile Poet Pantoum

Skin Deep Allure

Why can’t I accept the me that I see
                 Always something more that I long to be
What there is within counts for so much more
                Oh, what I would give for skin deep allure


Always something more that I long to be
                         Of this foolishness, I long to be free
Oh, what I would give for skin deep allure
                      And for just once of myself to be sure


Of this foolishness, I long to be free
                               To love this imperfection, A to Z
And for just once of myself to be sure
                            Farewell, I say to one so insecure

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Gershon Wolf July 18, 2021 at 5:57 PM You have summed up the thoughts of so many of us, Mike. So hard sometimes just to accept ourselves with all of our wrinkles and 'flaw-lines.' This poem packs a punch! Bravo, Gershon Mike Gentile July 19, 2021 at 4:28 AM Thanks always GW for your kind words of support !!! Happy Monday!

Darlene De Beaulieu July 18, 2021 at 11:39 AM Hello Mike Gentile, many people feel that way at times. it is normal to feel that way. I agree talk it it to go away. xxxx-oooo. Darlene De Beaulieu July 19, 2021 at 4:10 PM Hello Mike Gentile, youare welcom my friend. xx=oo Mike Gentile July 18, 2021 at 12:45 PM Thank so much Darlene!!!

Susan Lawrence July 18, 2021 at 10:46 AM Mike, Absolutely..yes ! I love the thoughts you have penned so beautifully. And for just once of myself to be sure Farewell, I say to one so insecure. Wonderful. All the best, Susan :) Mike Gentile July 18, 2021 at 11:30 AM Thank you so much Susan for your kind comments, Happy Sunday !

Heidi Sands July 17, 2021 at 7:56 AM Excellent poem Mike. Well written. Happy Saturday :) Mike Gentile July 18, 2021 at 11:31 AM Thank you so much Heidi, Happy Sunday !!!