Mike Gentile Poet Rhyme

The Golden Rule

A phrase we’re all familiar with
                                 I write about today
In slightly different context
                     my words come out to play

For in my house there dwells a pup
                      who bears a fleece of gold 
A tongue of pink for kisses
                          a paw he’ll let you hold

Retriever is his trait by name
                         He never gets the blues
He’s much too busy chasing balls 
                   and hiding grandma’s shoes

His eyes so brown and gaze so deep
                   could melt the coldest heart
The fluffiest companion
                          and oh, did I say smart

Yet I digress, back to that phrase
                        I’ll take you all to school
For in my house, treats on demand
                       That is “The Golden Rule”



For
Monte, My beautiful Golden Retriever

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Jennifer Proxenos April 1, 2023 at 3:58 AM Hi Mike, sorry i have not visited your page but i have got so far back in my comments that I am spending the whole weekend answering my friends wonderful poems. Retrievers are darlings we had 3 Labradors at the time we sold our home of 40 years to move closer to our son, but Ricky would not let them go to anyone else, he took all 3 him to join his own 2 Labradors. Hugs and blessings Jennifer, We moved into a much smaller house in an estate which in today's world is SLIGHTLY safer! Mike Gentile April 1, 2023 at 5:42 AM So your son is a doggie lover too! Aren't they sweet!! I'm so glad they stayed together!!! Thank you for your comments as always!!! Happy Saturday!

Sam Kauffman March 27, 2023 at 11:32 AM A poem of pure delight like the ever wagging tail of a Golden Retriever Mike! Congratulations to you and Monte on your win in poetry and in life! Blessings! Mike Gentile March 28, 2023 at 4:04 AM I have won at life, I am so blessed, Thank you Sam!!!

Paula Goldsmith March 27, 2023 at 9:11 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading this one again. Remember the treats. Have a blessed day/week writing away.................... Mike Gentile March 28, 2023 at 4:03 AM Thanks again Paula xxoo

Bj Legros Kelley March 27, 2023 at 12:20 AM Thank you for entering this poetry contest Mike, and congratulations on your 1st place win! :) Mike Gentile March 27, 2023 at 3:54 AM Thank you so much B.J!!! Exciting news to start the day!!!

Margarita Lillico March 25, 2023 at 4:25 PM I discovered Mike! Golden it is:) Mike Gentile March 26, 2023 at 5:45 AM Thank you so much Margarita xxoo

Tom Cunningham March 24, 2023 at 11:32 AM They certainly bring joy to any family and are so loving and faithful and you can't help but spoil them. Enjoy your weekend Mike. Tom Mike Gentile March 25, 2023 at 11:39 AM Thank you Tom, you as well!

Anne-Lise Andresen March 22, 2023 at 4:26 AM - Always happy and always your best friend ... a lovely poem, Mike :) - GL in the contest :) - hugs Mike Gentile March 24, 2023 at 4:12 AM Thank you so much Anne-Lise, Happy Friday xxoo

Paula Goldsmith March 19, 2023 at 12:48 PM A fun/cute write. Love It. Have a blessed day/week................... Mike Gentile March 20, 2023 at 3:57 AM Thank you so much Paula xxoo

Terry Miller March 18, 2023 at 7:46 AM Very sweet, Mike! Mike Gentile March 18, 2023 at 8:44 AM Thank you Terry!!

Anne E Sangster - K March 17, 2023 at 9:49 AM Wow Mike this was an absolute delight to read! A big fave for me. Cheers Anne :-) Mike Gentile March 18, 2023 at 8:44 AM Cheers Anne and thanks xxoo

Mystic Rose Rose March 17, 2023 at 5:38 AM this is much too adorable, a winner by far, gl dear poet, treats do it everytime. Mike Gentile March 18, 2023 at 8:45 AM Thank you Rose so much xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu March 16, 2023 at 3:49 PM Hello Mike Gentile, I love this poem. I am smiling as I read this poem. My fav. Mike. Happy Thursday. I hope you had a great day. xxxxx=ooooo./Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu March 18, 2023 at 10:53 AM Hello Mike, enjoy your weekend. You are welcome. xxxx-oooo /Darlene/ Mike Gentile March 18, 2023 at 8:48 AM That’s so sweet, thanks Darlene xxoo

Heidi Sands March 16, 2023 at 3:04 PM Monte is special! I fully enjoyed this poem. So nice Mike. :) Mike Gentile March 18, 2023 at 8:45 AM Thank you Heidi, Happy Saturday xxoo

Gershon Wolf March 16, 2023 at 8:44 AM Aw, so sweet, Mike. I am now 'a believer in Retriever!' ~ Arf, gw Mike Gentile March 18, 2023 at 8:46 AM I knew you would be GW, thanks!

Kim Rodrigues March 16, 2023 at 8:15 AM So cute! I just visited my aunt. She has a golden retriever. Doubly enjoyed. Mike Gentile March 18, 2023 at 8:46 AM Thanks so much Kim xxoo

Unseeking Seeker March 16, 2023 at 6:31 AM Beautiful ode to your Monte :) Mike Gentile March 18, 2023 at 8:47 AM Thank you Seeker !!!

Vijay Pandit March 16, 2023 at 5:37 AM They are such a pleasure to be around! Your love for your pet makes this poem a joy to read. Best to you, Mike. Mike Gentile March 18, 2023 at 8:47 AM Thanks so much Vijay!!

Deb M March 16, 2023 at 5:24 AM Aww Mike I want a cuddle….sounds gorgeous….great poem! Debx Mike Gentile March 18, 2023 at 8:44 AM Thanks so much Deb xxoo