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The Darkest Part

Open that door, down so deep within
                     And let only love flood your heart
Just as the glow of the sun and the moon
                               lights yet the darkest part

Living with hate is not living at all
                         It’s simply a parasites’s dream
Once hate is gone and darkness abates
                      Weightless is how life may seem

Tempting it is, with such human flaw
                            To not even give love a start
Only when finding a way to begin
                               lights yet the darkest part

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Bill Baker Date: 10/4/2024 9:38:00 PM Your words ring true, my friend. Congratulations on your POTD! I hope you enjoyed your special day of recognition, Mike. My account was unlocked today so this is a belated congrats. A poet friend in Texas, Bill Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 10/5/2024 4:12:00 PM Thank you so much Bill !!! Mike Gentile Date: 10/5/2024 4:11:00 PM Thank you so much Bill !!!

Deb M Date: 9/30/2024 9:16:00 AM Belated Congratulations Mike on POTD!! A simply beautiful, beautiful poem with such great meaning and message! Hatred serves no positive purpose in life. A powerful write my friend and so worthy of POTD! Debx Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 10/5/2024 4:09:00 PM Thank you so much Deb, I hope all is well xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 9/26/2024 11:32:00 AM Hello Mike Gentile, sorry I missed your POPTD. I am here now to wish you a happy special day. Happy Thursday. xxxx. oooo. /Darlene/ Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 9/27/2024 9:52:00 AM So sorry i missed your POTD. Happy Friday. I hope all is well with you. xxxxxx-oooooo. /Darlene/ Mike Gentile Date: 9/26/2024 11:48:00 AM Thank you Darlene xxoo

Kim Rodrigues Date: 9/14/2024 10:04:00 AM Congrats on POTD! We must not keep hate in our heart, nor mocking or sarcasm that often are its companions. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/26/2024 11:48:00 AM Thank you Kim xxoo

Arthur Vaso Date: 9/13/2024 10:52:00 PM Congrats this truly is a beautiful poem! Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/26/2024 11:47:00 AM Thank you Arthur!!

Victor Buhagiar Date: 9/13/2024 7:22:00 AM Great poem. Congrats on your POTD. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/26/2024 11:47:00 AM Thank you Victor!

Brandy Nicole Date: 9/11/2024 5:49:00 PM ' Living with hate is not living at all. ' So true, Mike. We are human and have many emotions within. Choose the lighter and brighter side. Your thoughts caress gently around my heart. Congratulations my sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/12/2024 3:48:00 AM So nice to hear from you, thank you Brandy xxoo

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 9/11/2024 4:33:00 PM Congratulations on your POTD, Dear Mike! Such a wonderful positive approach to life - "Living with hate is not living at all' - wise words so beautifully penned! Warmest wishes ~ Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/12/2024 3:49:00 AM Thank you Malabika xxoo

Regina Mcintosh Date: 9/11/2024 1:23:00 PM Wonderful - congrats on POTD. God bless you. love, Gina Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/12/2024 3:49:00 AM Thank you Gina xxoo

Benjamin Bartley Date: 9/11/2024 12:36:00 PM Thanks for cheering up my day. Very worthy POTD. Congrats! Thanks for sharing. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/12/2024 3:50:00 AM Thank you so much Benjamin!!

Susan Ashley Date: 9/11/2024 11:51:00 AM Dear Mike, indeed, love and hate are the two most powerful forces in the universe and your impressive verse contrasts them yet conveys that love conquers hate with poetic finesse. A timeless piece and so worthy of POTD honors. Congratulations, my poet friend. Enjoy the accolades! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/12/2024 3:50:00 AM Thank you so much Susan xxpoo

Gershon Wolf Date: 9/11/2024 11:17:00 AM Thanks, Mike! Now you've given me 'hate to lose,' in addition to weight to lose! As if things weren't tough enough already! Can I call you 'Dr. Gentile' now? I can just see your card: Mike Gentile, DHL, Doctor of Hate Loss... Are we having fun yet?... Congrats on POTD, Mike! Stethoscopes, Body Fat Gauges, and Scales, Gershon Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/12/2024 3:58:00 AM Indeed we are having fun!! Keep losing that hate! There're gummies for that now too! Thanks GW!

Arlo Parker Date: 9/11/2024 9:42:00 AM POTD worthy indeed, Mike. :o)) Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/12/2024 3:51:00 AM Thank you Ario!!

Paula Goldsmith Date: 9/11/2024 7:41:00 AM Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading this wonderful write again. Have a blessed day with your win as you write away.................. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/12/2024 3:58:00 AM Thank you so much Paula xxoo

Daniel Turner Date: 9/11/2024 7:12:00 AM Congratulations Mike on POTD. Extremely well written. Great message:) Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/12/2024 3:58:00 AM Thank you Daniel !!

Tom Woody Date: 9/11/2024 6:31:00 AM Spreading the love Mike. Enjoy your special day Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/12/2024 3:47:00 AM Thank you Tom!

Unseeking Seeker Date: 9/11/2024 6:08:00 AM Wise words we would all do well to follow, Mike. A important and relevant message, so eloquently penned, in simple to understand language. Thanks for sharing. Warmest congratulations on POTD Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/12/2024 3:47:00 AM Thank you so much Seeker!

Warren Doll Date: 9/11/2024 5:56:00 AM Mike, Wonderful thoughts and great poem. Congratulations on POTD~ Warren Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/12/2024 3:47:00 AM Thank you Warren!!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 9/11/2024 4:40:00 AM - If everyone's thoughts were like yours, Mike ...it would be a wonderful world ...congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/11/2024 5:39:00 AM Thank you so much Anne-Lise xxoo

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/11/2024 4:10:00 AM Hello Mike, First and Foremost a big congratulations on your well inked poem. Writing about love in a powerful way conveys how love can enter and fill our hearts so that we can transform our inner landscape, overcoming the darkness that may reside within us. Powerful and beautiful at the same time. - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/11/2024 4:16:00 AM Thank you so much Daniel!!

Tania Kitchin Date: 9/11/2024 2:32:00 AM Mike, a wonderful poem and message, congratulations on POTD. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/11/2024 4:05:00 AM Thank you Tania xxoo

Victor Buhagiar Date: 9/11/2024 2:30:00 AM Wars and conflicts are the products of hate and revenge. The effects of such distasteful attitudes will never end. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/11/2024 4:05:00 AM It seems that way yet one can hope! Thanks Victor!

Elizabeth Feeley Date: 9/11/2024 2:15:00 AM Congratulations Mike on the POTD. An excellent introduction to dawn. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/11/2024 4:06:00 AM Thank you Elizabeth!!

Jeta Buch Date: 9/11/2024 1:33:00 AM "Living with hate is not living at all It's simply a parasite's dream" Simply awesome! Congratulations for the POTD honour! Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 9/11/2024 4:06:00 AM Thank you Jeta !!!

Beryl Edmonds Date: 9/11/2024 1:03:00 AM Lovely poetry, good advice. Congratulations Mike on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl Login to Reply

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