Mike Gentile Poet Rhyme

The Line of a Delicate Being

I walk the line of a delicate being
                               careful to not make a misstep and fall
Though I am fragile, my strength underwrites me
                                       and I am able to withstand it all

I can be nothing that I think I can’t be
                                           so I decided that I can be me
And now I find that my life has true meaning
                             and life allows me to stand tall and free

Though I can not claim a profile in courage
                                           I find a way to go on unafraid
Sometimes, I wonder when I’m feeling beaten
                              how I can do it, it’s just how I’m made

In my reflection, I like what I’m seeing
                            though it took time to erase many tears
I walk the line of a delicate being  
                     yet one who’s lived and survived many years

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Paula Goldsmith May 5, 2022 at 2:22 PM A "Wonderful" write. Life is not always kind or right but we all some how live through it. Tears make us stronger. Have a great/blessed day............ Mike Gentile May 7, 2022 at 1:05 PM Thank you Paula xxoo

Bj Legros Kelley April 25, 2022 at 5:44 PM I see a precious soul in the reflection of your poem Mike, and the treading carefully along life's tumultuous path is wise. Sometimes, it seems in the beauty of a path there is often the broken glass strewn about by others to hurt us if we are not careful. You are sensitive, and your poem is a beautiful paintbrush, a fave for me <3 ~BJ Mike Gentile April 27, 2022 at 4:20 AM Thank you BJ for your kinds thoughts and comments xxoo

Heidi Sands April 20, 2022 at 5:55 PM Mike I am back to say I am saving as a fave. I can relate to this. :) Mike Gentile April 21, 2022 at 4:44 AM Thanks Heidi, Happy Thursday xxoo

Harry Horsman April 19, 2022 at 10:34 PM Interesting poem, this is Mike. A life of walking on broken glass, yet you tread carefully, Love the poetry and the positive ending. Stay well. Harry Mike Gentile April 20, 2022 at 11:18 AM Thanks so much Harry!!!

Tom Cunningham April 16, 2022 at 10:39 AM A verse of wisdom Mike written by someone who treds carefully as he walks lifes path. Happy Easter weekend. Tom Mike Gentile April 17, 2022 at 9:20 AM Thanks Tom, Same to you !!!

Bill Baker April 14, 2022 at 5:08 PM Well-written, great rhyming, and full of self-awareness. I admire your courage and your resolve my friend. Walk On! And please Write On! Bill Mike Gentile April 15, 2022 at 4:51 AM Thank you Bill !!!

Deb M April 14, 2022 at 1:45 AM Another beautiful straight from your heart “Mike Poem” you are a sensitive soul ! Lovely !! Debx Mike Gentile April 14, 2022 at 5:03 AM Thanks so much deb xxoo

Gershon Wolf April 13, 2022 at 2:34 PM The whole world is a narrow crossing --- The main thing is not to fear. At all. Forward to Freedom, Gershon Mike Gentile April 14, 2022 at 5:03 AM Yes sir! Thanks GW !!

Heidi Sands April 13, 2022 at 2:25 PM This is excellent Mike. You have done well and this is a reminder for others too. Happy Wednesday :) Mike Gentile April 14, 2022 at 5:03 AM Happy Wednesday Heidi, xxoo

Alexis Y. April 13, 2022 at 8:17 AM WoW! Mike, I agree with Vijay, there's much depth to your poem. I also see courage, it takes a brave one to overcome such turmoil and be ok with the reflection in the mirror. Excellent job. This is going straight into my fav collection. Thanks for sharing such a write. Have a nice day-Alexis Mike Gentile April 13, 2022 at 12:24 PM You are so kind, thank you Alexis, Happy Wednesday xxoo

Vijay Pandit April 13, 2022 at 5:15 AM So I decided that I can be me--much depth to these wisdom words, Mike. You have done well when you like what you see in reflection. Mike Gentile April 13, 2022 at 7:59 AM Thanks Vijay for you kind words of support!