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The Art of Expression

What good is a feeling When it’s locked up in a drawer When it’s tucked away and hidden What is a feeling for If not for validation Of life and love and human kind Of everything that comes our way Though it may ache of mind And of the feelings sweet That warm and melt the soul What good can come of waiting Expression makes us whole Live and flow with passion Honesty is where to start Live and grow with feelings The two are never far apart

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Bill Baker

Date: 10/6/2023 9:58:00 PM

A FAV for this fine example of expression, Mike. Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us through your meaningful poetry, my friend. Have a happy weekend! Bill

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/13/2023 4:05:00 AM

Thank you so very much Bill !!! A happy weekend to you !!!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/5/2023 9:17:00 PM

How did I miss this one, Mike. It must have slipped into my drawers somehow. Ooops! Seriously, a brilliant write. ~ Feeling IT

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/6/2023 3:53:00 AM

Gershon, Thank you for such nice compliment! Happy Friday Sir!!

Valsa George

Date: 9/28/2023 9:34:00 PM

You have delivered a wonderful message ! The poem begins with a salient question and ends with a beautiful suggestion...! "Live and grow with feelings The two are never far apart". Loved reading your poem dear Mike.

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/3/2023 9:46:00 AM

Thank you very much Valsa xxoo

Warren Doll

Date: 9/27/2023 7:49:00 AM

Mike, your poem is so true. It shines as a beacon for all, Great work. Happy Wednesday ~ Warren

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/27/2023 1:03:00 PM

Thank you Warren!!!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/24/2023 12:32:00 PM

A message from the heart. So true and well said, Mike.

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/25/2023 3:51:00 AM

Thank you Vijay !!!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/24/2023 2:13:00 AM

Great poem with a great message. We should always search for friends to express our feelings. Great rhyme.

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/24/2023 11:13:00 AM

Thank you so much Victor !!!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 9/23/2023 12:42:00 PM

I agree with your poem's message, Mike. Keeping feelings and emotions locked away can be self-destructive. I personally believe that expressing feelings helps one's soul. I agree wholeheartedly with your last two lines..."Live and flow with passion. Honesty is where to start. Live and grow with feelings. The two are never apart."That would be great in on an inspriational poster. Personally, I don't like emotionally mediocre folks. I think to myself, "Dang, just tell me how you feel!" A fav!

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/24/2023 11:13:00 AM

Sara, thank you very much, Happy Sunday xxoo

Susan Lawrence

Date: 9/23/2023 8:55:00 AM

Wonderful words from your heart and soul dear Mike. I always enjoy reading your poems as you are vulnearable and open and kind and raw. Its such a nice quality. I especially like ~ Expression makes us whole ! Big hugs, Susan :) xx

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/24/2023 11:12:00 AM

Thank you so much Susan, Happy Sunday xxoo

Ink Empress

Date: 9/23/2023 7:38:00 AM

The art of expression so well expressed here. I always love a poem with questions and how you’ve started the poem here is so captivating! And so deep “ what good is a feeling when its locked up in a drawer “ so true! Expressing gives us relief and makes us feel whole i agree. Honesty is something i always appreciate not always found! Loved reading this. Always a pleasure reading you

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/24/2023 11:12:00 AM

Dear Empress. thank you always get such kind words xxoo

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/22/2023 8:50:00 AM

So true. Very nice Mike. Happy Friday :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/22/2023 12:30:00 PM

Thank you so much Heidi, Happy Friday xxoo

Deb M

Date: 9/22/2023 8:38:00 AM

Mike you write so beautifully about feelings and matters of the heart! Another special poem! Debx

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/22/2023 12:29:00 PM

Thank you Deb xxoo

Tom Woody

Date: 9/22/2023 7:15:00 AM

And poetic expression is one of many art forms available. You use the medium expertly Mike

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/22/2023 12:29:00 PM

Thank you so much Tom!

Lin Lane

Date: 9/22/2023 4:51:00 AM

Too many 'what if' moments we let pass us by without expressing our feelings... thoughts always captured so skillfully in your rhyming lines, Mike.

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/22/2023 12:29:00 PM

Thank so much Lin xxoo

Silent One

Date: 9/22/2023 4:51:00 AM

Great words my friend and excellent message... express dont suppress and creativity is a great catharsis.. I've just finished a documentary called creativity and me, which is about this subject... Great poem my friend.. Have a great weekend.

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/22/2023 12:29:00 PM

Thank you Silent One! A great weekend to you as well!!