Mike Gentile Poet Rhyme

The Last of Springs

And when it seems, the last of Springs 
                            has blossomed in my garden
A barren wasteland now resides
                                like sins without a pardon

The emptiness that that floods my heart
                               seems never to be shaken
A dream that haunts me in the night
                               from which i can’t awaken

It’s then and only then, I learn
                          just what it is that makes me
For strength is not dependent on
                          a whim that just forsakes me

Though gardens whither in our lives
                             and sorrow grows to follow
It means not that the rest of days
                                are destined to be hollow

Though giving up is easy when
                         the best seems far behind me
Determination stays the rain
                          and soon the sun will find me

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Timothy Ray June 9, 2022 at 1:35 PM exactly...could not have said it better...there would be no butterflies if there was not change Mike Gentile June 9, 2022 at 7:01 PM Thanks Timothy!!!

Paula Goldsmith May 31, 2022 at 1:29 PM A powerful write. Yes, Springs can be gone for now but summer is here. Love your ending. Never give up. Have a great/blessed day....................... Mike Gentile June 7, 2022 at 3:51 AM Thanks so much Paula xxoo

Gershon Wolf May 24, 2022 at 9:51 PM Righto! Strength comes from within. :) Mike Gentile May 25, 2022 at 4:44 AM I surely does, Thanks Gershon !!!

Connie Marcum Wong May 24, 2022 at 6:40 AM A positive motto to mount on a wall to inspire us to always feel hope. This is worded masterfully Mike and I am putting it into my Faves. Blessings xxoo Mike Gentile May 25, 2022 at 4:43 AM Thanks so much Connie for your kind words xxoo

Deb M May 24, 2022 at 5:36 AM Positive, encouraging and meaningful Mike….just lovely! Debx Mike Gentile May 25, 2022 at 4:43 AM Thanks Deb, Happy Tuesday xxoo

David Kavanagh May 21, 2022 at 8:50 AM Heya Mike; All is never lost til it’s over, even deserts can become fertile again, sometimes willpower alone is not enough to see through the darkness, we need family and friends to lead us out, throwing in the towel should not be seen as resignation, but merely accepting we need to stop and try another way to overcome adversity, excellent poem with real meaning, and fortitude shown in the end, cheers David Mike Gentile May 24, 2022 at 4:37 AM Your words are true David! Thanks so much !!!

Vijay Pandit May 21, 2022 at 6:18 AM Both meaningful and inspiring---I really like the upbeat ending, Mike. Mike Gentile May 24, 2022 at 4:38 AM Thanks so much Vijay!!

Charles Messina May 21, 2022 at 4:33 AM Awesome write, Mike...as repeated, love those last lines! Hope all is well. Charlie Deb M May 24, 2022 at 5:37 AM Nice to see you back Charlie! Debx Mike Gentile May 21, 2022 at 4:38 AM Thank Charlie, Hope your are great too!! Happy Saturday!

Darlene De Beaulieu May 20, 2022 at 12:43 PM Hello Mike, I love the last 4 lines of this poem. Happy weekend. Today is the long weekend called the Victoria Weekend. Which means there will be fireworks some today. Then Saturday And Sunday also Monday. It goes on till the early morning. Meaning we will not get to sleep way too soon. Darlene De Beaulieu May 20, 2022 at 4:22 PM Hello Mike, I use to like fireworks not any more. They last too long and very noisy. Dogs and cats| I think are scared of fireworks| Instead of lasting one day fireworks last two days. Happy Weekend. xxxxx-ooooo. Mike Gentile May 20, 2022 at 1:32 PM Thanks Darlene, enjoy your celebration xxoo

L Milton Hankins May 20, 2022 at 10:34 AM Ah, what a lovely verse, Mike. So positive and uplifting. I loved your last two lines especially. Have a marvelous weekend! Mike Gentile May 20, 2022 at 1:31 PM Thanks Milt ! A marvelous weekend to you too!!

Heidi Sands May 20, 2022 at 9:35 AM This is a beautiful, flowing poem Mike. Perfect ending too. Happy Friday :) Mike Gentile May 20, 2022 at 1:30 PM Thank you Heidi, Happy Friday xxoo

Paulette Calasibetta May 20, 2022 at 7:49 AM Great write! It takes a lot of strength not to succumb to the hardships life spreads out before us. Have a great day! :)Paulette Mike Gentile May 20, 2022 at 1:30 PM Thanks so such Paulette xxoo

Tom Cunningham May 20, 2022 at 6:33 AM It's so easy sometimes to just roll over and give up, but not giving up is the key to happiness. Enjoy your weekend Mike. Tom. Mike Gentile May 20, 2022 at 1:29 PM Thank you Tom, a happy weekend to you as well!