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The Darkness Burns

When something is missing, when someone is gone, there is no light It’s not just the absence of sunshine, not just a starlight deceit It’s more like the aching of pain and sensation, the darkness burns

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Sara Baker

Date: 7/15/2025 12:33:00 PM

a deeply touching poem filled with a pain with which I can identify.

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/16/2025 4:28:00 AM

Thank you so much Sara and so nice to hear from you xxoo

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/8/2025 9:49:00 AM

What a powerful write you have here. I am so sorry. I can feel your pain. I know it hurts. Have a blessed day writing away.........

Mike Gentile
Date: 7/8/2025 11:56:00 AM

Thank you so much Paula xxoo

Jan Allison

Date: 6/28/2025 2:00:00 PM

aww Mike, such a deep touching piece, I know how much you miss your beloved Monte. Your opening line reminds me of my favourite track, Bridge over troubled Water: sending an extra BIG hug:-) Jan xx

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/29/2025 6:22:00 AM

Thank you so much for the hugs, I feel them xxoo

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/28/2025 1:31:00 PM

Dear Mike, indeed, the darkness does burn! Such an elegant and eloquent expression of pain and grief. I adored "starlight deceit" - so poetic! Such a soulful poem, so much angst expressed in so few words. Warmest wishes, my poet friend.. ~Susan

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/29/2025 6:21:00 AM

Thank you so much Susan xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/28/2025 11:16:00 AM

Hello Mike Gentile, Are you feeling depressed? When i was reding this poem I was thinking you are depressed. Are you getting another dog? On June 24th i went to the S.PC.A. and adopted a cat. she is settling in very well. Happy Firday. xxx-oooo./Darlene/ Your Friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 6/28/2025 11:58:00 AM

Hello Mike, her name is Stormy she is 5 yeas old an adult. I have her for a short time and she is adjusting very well. She was an outdoor cat. Now only indoors. She sleeps with me. She is playful. Happy Friday. My friend. /Darlene/

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/28/2025 11:46:00 AM

Hello Darlene! Thank you so much for your sweet concern! I am fine, I do miss my Monte and the loss stings but we learn to cope! I am so happy to hear that you have a new baby! What will be her name? The best of luck with her for a long and healthy life! xxoo