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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

Date: 5/5/2022 2:22:00 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
Date: 5/7/2022 1:05:00 PM

Thank you Paula xxoo

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 4/25/2022 5:44:00 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
Date: 4/27/2022 4:20:00 AM

Thank you BJ for your kinds thoughts and comments xxoo

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/20/2022 5:55:00 PM

Mike I am back to say I am saving as a fave. I can relate to this. :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 4/21/2022 4:44:00 AM

Thanks Heidi, Happy Thursday xxoo

Harry Horsman

Date: 4/19/2022 10:34:00 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
Date: 4/20/2022 11:18:00 AM

Thanks so much Harry!!!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/16/2022 10:39:00 AM

A verse of wisdom Mike written by someone who treds carefully as he walks lifes path. Happy Easter weekend. Tom

Mike Gentile
Date: 4/17/2022 9:20:00 AM

Thanks Tom, Same to you !!!

Bill Baker

Date: 4/14/2022 5:08:00 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
Date: 4/15/2022 4:51:00 AM

Thank you Bill !!!

Deb M

Date: 4/14/2022 1:45:00 AM

Another beautiful straight from your heart “Mike Poem” you are a sensitive soul ! Lovely !! Debx

Mike Gentile
Date: 4/14/2022 5:03:00 AM

Thanks so much deb xxoo

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/13/2022 2:34:00 PM

The whole world is a narrow crossing --- The main thing is not to fear. At all. Forward to Freedom, Gershon

Mike Gentile
Date: 4/14/2022 5:03:00 AM

Yes sir! Thanks GW !!

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/13/2022 2:25:00 PM

This is excellent Mike. You have done well and this is a reminder for others too. Happy Wednesday :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 4/14/2022 5:03:00 AM

Happy Wednesday Heidi, xxoo

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/13/2022 8:17:00 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
Date: 4/13/2022 12:24:00 PM

You are so kind, thank you Alexis, Happy Wednesday xxoo

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/13/2022 5:15:00 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
Date: 4/13/2022 7:59:00 AM

Thanks Vijay for you kind words of support!