Mike Gentile Poet Couplet

The Invisible Dictator

Now there is one which rules our lives
             whose presence looms as he arrives
and with his voice, make no mistake
       the winds subside, the mountains quake

Our very way of life, cut short
           with sleep to flee and peace to thwart
for this one knows no mortal bound
         and madness thrives when he’s around

We never know when he’ll drop by
                                    no invitation to reply
he comes from nowhere we can see
             the smallest thing can spur his spree

To dare not listen to his word
                   seems foolish and it feels absurd
should we obey, turn a deaf ear
                           how do we coexist with fear

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Heidi Sands March 24, 2020 at 9:46 AM Well written Mike. These are challenging times. Happy Tuesday :) Mike Gentile March 24, 2020 at 10:10 AM Thank you Heidi xxoo

Gershon Wolf March 23, 2020 at 8:06 PM Three Chinese cheers for the dictator: Phooey (3). Superbly penned, Mike. Stay healthy now. ~ Gershon Mike Gentile March 24, 2020 at 10:14 AM Thank you GW!!

Eve Roper March 23, 2020 at 8:06 PM It's hard to coexist with fear, only my prayer and hope... love the poem, Mike. Mike Gentile March 24, 2020 at 10:10 AM Thank you Eve xxoo

Vijay Pandit March 23, 2020 at 2:36 PM A timely poem Mike--well expressed my friend--we will soon defeat this enemy. Mike Gentile March 23, 2020 at 3:17 PM Yes we will, thank you Vijay!!

Darlene De Beaulieu March 19, 2020 at 5:40 PM Hello Mike Gentile,fear is hard to control.it can be our enemy. We must be strong in a time like this and stand together to be strong. Have a nice evening my friend. xxx-ooo. Stay well my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu March 20, 2020 at 1:47 PM Hello Mike you are welcome.Stay safe. xxxx-oooo. Mike Gentile March 20, 2020 at 9:22 AM I so agree, stay well Darlene and thank you xxoo