Mike Gentile Poet Free verse

Sometimes, I Listen

I tell myself
You look pretty good ( for your age!)
Get out and live, take a chance

I tell myself
Those french fries won’t hurt
                 That salt’s not a problem
Get up and dance

That ice cream’s not fattening
                That chocolate’s not bad
That burgers okay  
Well what can I say

I tell myself
You can do it, you can make it
But best of all is that
                       Sometimes, I listen

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Heidi Sands October 6, 2022 at 3:15 PM Great one Mike. Enjoy those special things. Happy Thursday :) Mike Gentile October 7, 2022 at 3:49 AM Thank you Heidi!! Happy Friday xxoo

Deb M October 6, 2022 at 2:34 AM Im not a very listener in that conversation either Mike! Love this poem. Debx Mike Gentile October 6, 2022 at 4:12 AM Happy Thursday Deb, Thank you xxoo

Shirley Hawkins October 5, 2022 at 9:43 PM A little of what you fancy does you good, bt sometimes when it comes to eating too much is not enough. It's hard to listen all the time. Good read Mike, Thank you. Shirley. Mike Gentile October 6, 2022 at 4:13 AM Thank you Shirley xxoo

Valsa George October 4, 2022 at 9:21 AM Such positive self assurance is needed to make life lighter especially at a time when we feel that we are growing older. Too many restrictions will only make life miserable ! Enjoyed your poem with a pinch of humor, Mike. Mike Gentile October 4, 2022 at 10:33 AM Thank you so much Valsa xxoo

Anne-Lise Andresen October 4, 2022 at 3:18 AM :))) ... you can do it ... of course you can :) - hugs and smile :) Mike Gentile October 4, 2022 at 4:03 AM Thank you, Happy Tuesday Anne-Lise xxoo

Harry Horsman October 3, 2022 at 8:28 PM So clever my friend is this, will speak to so many of us. Love how you have woven this into poetry. Harry. Mike Gentile October 4, 2022 at 2:46 AM Thank you Harry!!

Andrea Dietrich October 3, 2022 at 10:47 AM I heartily agree with you. Very well expressed, Mike. Mike Gentile October 3, 2022 at 1:03 PM Thank Andrea,Happy Monday xxoo

L Milton Hankins October 3, 2022 at 8:37 AM Oh my, I could really relate to this, Mike. I am supposed to watch my intake of all those things, but I find myself rationalizing from time to time. Oh, just a pinch of salt won't hurt. You know the routine. I hate to be denied anything at my age (80), but I know I need to be more careful. Hope you have a terrific week, my friend. Mike Gentile October 3, 2022 at 1:03 PM Thank Milt and a great week to you as well!!

Jenna Logan October 3, 2022 at 8:09 AM Life without a few simple pleasures is not living. I've been away for a week but have returned to read from the halls of PS again. Liked this one, Mike. Mike Gentile October 3, 2022 at 1:03 PM Thank you Jenna !!! Happy Monday!!

Vijay Pandit October 3, 2022 at 6:07 AM You should always listen. Life is too short to avoid chocolate and ice cream. Well written, as always, Mike. A poem we can all relate to. Mike Gentile October 3, 2022 at 7:04 AM Thank you so much Vijay!!