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The Only Door That Opens

When the only door that opens is one leading to the past I pack my bags and grab the wine and find my way at last I sojourn deep into the woods of life’s long memories and picnic on the leaves of love for heart song melodies And then with each familiar chord and with each sip of wine I start to find myself again remembering what’s mine A blessed life of ups and downs with courage to be found in knowing that I’ll find my way when I come back around

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John Hamilton

Date: 6/3/2020 9:18:00 PM

So well written Mike, belated congrats on POTD very worthy indeed!

Mike Gentile
Date: 2/8/2021 7:59:00 AM

Thank you John!

Rebecca Cilliers

Date: 5/27/2020 8:51:00 AM

So well written, going to my favs

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/27/2020 10:21:00 AM

Thank you so much Rebecca!!!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 5/19/2020 2:18:00 PM

I see this poem was declared POTD. I see why! The past is a valuable tool, as your great poem says, Mike! Janice

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/19/2020 3:10:00 PM

Thanks so much Janice xxoo

M. L. Kiser

Date: 5/17/2020 2:01:00 PM

Yes, you'll find your way again; well penned piece. Congrat's on your POTD.

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/17/2020 4:04:00 PM

Thank you so much M.L. !!!

Silent One

Date: 5/17/2020 12:09:00 PM

Belated congrats on potd..

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/17/2020 12:21:00 PM

Thanks so much Silent One!!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/16/2020 2:33:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD win. So True. I love it. I bet you have told the story for many. Enjoy your win and day......

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/16/2020 6:18:00 PM

Thanks so much Paula xxoo

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 5/16/2020 8:26:00 AM

You should buy a case and write again...this is fun and so insightful. Congrats on POD.

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/16/2020 9:18:00 AM

So kind of you to comment, Thanks so much Jeanne!!!

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 5/11/2020 7:17:00 PM

Oh I like this, nay, love this, Mike. Your trademark insight and eloquence, always a pleasure to receive. Congratulations on POTD! xomo

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/11/2020 8:52:00 PM

Maureen, thank you so much for your kind words, I am truly moved Happy Sunday!!

John Gondolf

Date: 5/11/2020 4:55:00 PM

I love the flow of this poem, Mike, smooth as silk. Seems the older I get the more reflecting I do. Congrats on POTD, very nicely done. John

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/11/2020 6:08:00 PM

Thanks so much John, I totally agree with you!!

Charlie Smith

Date: 5/11/2020 4:30:00 PM

A nice Gaja Barbaresco always does the trick for me, when I can afford it. Loved the write Mike, congratulations on POTD honors, now it's back to the wine...

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/11/2020 4:53:00 PM

Thank you Charlie, Enjoy !!!

Linda Milgate

Date: 5/11/2020 3:51:00 PM

clever, great rhyming and not sticky. Rare to find a poem of that kind that rhymes so well.

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/11/2020 4:00:00 PM

Thank you so much Linda, I appreciate your kind comments !!

Warren Doll

Date: 5/11/2020 2:49:00 PM

Looking back and enjoying our memories is a unique and wonderful idea for a poem. You have captured it so well in this brilliant poem., Mike. A well deserved POTD-Congratulations!! Warmest Wishes~ Warren

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/11/2020 3:24:00 PM

Thanks so much Warren!!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/11/2020 2:26:00 PM

Moments of yesterday, memories of the past. Sometimes we dwell there, sometimes we leave them in the wind. It helps to reflect. To Remember. Your thoughts tug deeply at my heart. Congratulations Mike, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/11/2020 2:38:00 PM

Thank you so much Brandy for your visit and comments,' Happy Monday!!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/11/2020 11:52:00 AM

This meaningful poem inspires Mike. It is very deserving of being honored for POTD! Congratulations! xxoo

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/11/2020 1:33:00 PM

Connie, you have always been such a supportive person, it make the worlds better, Thanks!!

Indiana Shaw

Date: 5/11/2020 11:45:00 AM

Every poet has their own unique style, and, Mike, yours never fails to fill us all with your loving memories, blessings, well deserved POTD, stay forever young in your mind and happy . . . : )

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/11/2020 1:32:00 PM

That is so kind of you to notice and comment, I do really appreciate it. Thanks Indiana!!!

John Watt

Date: 5/11/2020 10:53:00 AM

Mike, enjoyed the flow and shape, the rhyme and message of this loving glimpse in the rear view mirror. Congratulations on your POTD selection; enjoy the honor ~ John

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/11/2020 1:36:00 PM

Thank you so much John, I was quite surprised and very honored, Happy Monday !!

Arturo Michael

Date: 5/11/2020 10:39:00 AM

Great one... easy on the wine...after the hang over you'll be fine...Congratulations Mike on POTD...All the best

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/11/2020 1:31:00 PM

Thanks so much Arturo, yes, wine can be a good friend yet a formidable one !!

John Lawless

Date: 5/11/2020 9:56:00 AM

Ah, the ever circling cycles of life. A mento of mine used to refer to it as a creative spiral. Beautifully done Mike.

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/11/2020 1:38:00 PM

That's great name for such a journey, Thanks John!!

Jc Hawkens

Date: 5/11/2020 8:30:00 AM

The past can be such sweet remembrance. Congratulations on your POTD.

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/11/2020 8:42:00 AM

Thank you so much JC!!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/11/2020 7:00:00 AM

Congrats Mike on poem of the day--well expressed sentiments.

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/11/2020 8:41:00 AM

Thanks so much Vijay !!

Winged Warrior

Date: 5/11/2020 5:31:00 AM

I'll drink to that, cheers...make sure you find your way back lol...Congrats!! on POTD!! Mike...best wishes from the Wingster :o)

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/11/2020 5:57:00 AM

Thank you so much WW, Happy Monday!!!

Jan Allison

Date: 5/11/2020 3:33:00 AM

Dropping back with my congrats on potd Mike I love this so much wish i could fave it again!:-) hugs jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 5/11/2020 6:20:00 AM

It really does boost your spirits doesn't it, and so lovely to see a different name on the list too:-) hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/11/2020 5:57:00 AM

Thank you Jan, I am so happy to have awakened to see this xxoo

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/11/2020 3:16:00 AM

Old memories are precious, it only takes a song or a smell to transport you back to an early time in your life. Congrats Mike on POTD honours. Tom

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/11/2020 5:56:00 AM

Thank you so much Tom !!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/10/2020 4:54:00 PM

HMike Gentile, It is beat to forget the past and look ahead instead. Unless your past was a good one. Enjoy your evening my fiend. xxxxx-ooooo.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/11/2020 2:42:00 PM

Hello Mike Gentile, i am glad that you had a happy life. Ther some of us that did not have it that way. Enjoy your day my friend.xxx-ooo.

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/10/2020 5:39:00 PM

I am grateful Darlene that I have had a wonderful life. At least, that is how I remember it. Hope your evening is terrific as well!! Happy Sunday xxoo

Silent One

Date: 5/10/2020 2:09:00 PM

I hope you find your way my friend...the past is what it is, the past and it will never come back...so we move forward.... Nicely expressed.

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/10/2020 5:37:00 PM

Thank you Silent One. I love the past, not so much as in a sad or depressing way but in a grateful way, I find it comforting, I always appreciate your comments !!!