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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

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

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/

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.

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!

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.

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

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 ~

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

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.

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

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

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))

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..................

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:)

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

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

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

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

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

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/11/2024 4:16:00 AM

Thank you so much Daniel!!