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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 Kendrick

November 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM

Descriptive and expressive work. Emotions can play havoc with our bodies. I hope you are not hurting now and have healed and moved on. Sara K

Mike Gentile

November 16, 2025 at 11:26 AM

Thank you Sara xxoo

sara Etgen-Baker

July 15, 2025 at 12:33 PM

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

Mike Gentile

July 16, 2025 at 4:28 AM

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

Paula Goldsmith

July 8, 2025 at 9:49 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

July 8, 2025 at 11:56 AM

Thank you so much Paula xxoo

Jan Allison

June 28, 2025 at 2:00 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

June 29, 2025 at 6:22 AM

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

Susan Ashley

June 28, 2025 at 1:31 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

June 29, 2025 at 6:21 AM

Thank you so much Susan xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu

June 28, 2025 at 11:16 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

June 28, 2025 at 11:58 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

June 28, 2025 at 11:46 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

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