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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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/24/2023 11:13:00 AM Thank you so much Victor !!!

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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/22/2023 12:29:00 PM Thank you Silent One! A great weekend to you as well!!