Mike Gentile Poet Rhyme

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 June 3, 2020 at 9:18 PM So well written Mike, belated congrats on POTD very worthy indeed! Mike Gentile February 8, 2021 at 7:59 AM Thank you John!

Rebecca Cilliers May 27, 2020 at 8:51 AM So well written, going to my favs Mike Gentile May 27, 2020 at 10:21 AM Thank you so much Rebecca!!!

Janice Canerdy May 19, 2020 at 2:18 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 May 19, 2020 at 3:10 PM Thanks so much Janice xxoo

M. L. Kiser May 17, 2020 at 2:01 PM Yes, you'll find your way again; well penned piece. Congrat's on your POTD. Mike Gentile May 17, 2020 at 4:04 PM Thank you so much M.L. !!!

Silent One May 17, 2020 at 12:09 PM Belated congrats on potd.. Mike Gentile May 17, 2020 at 12:21 PM Thanks so much Silent One!!

Paula Goldsmith May 16, 2020 at 2:33 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 May 16, 2020 at 6:18 PM Thanks so much Paula xxoo

Jeanne Mcgee May 16, 2020 at 8:26 AM You should buy a case and write again...this is fun and so insightful. Congrats on POD. Mike Gentile May 16, 2020 at 9:18 AM So kind of you to comment, Thanks so much Jeanne!!!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 11, 2020 at 7:17 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 May 11, 2020 at 8:52 PM Maureen, thank you so much for your kind words, I am truly moved Happy Sunday!!

John Gondolf May 11, 2020 at 4:55 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 May 11, 2020 at 6:08 PM Thanks so much John, I totally agree with you!!

Charlie Smith May 11, 2020 at 4:30 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 May 11, 2020 at 4:53 PM Thank you Charlie, Enjoy !!!

Linda Milgate May 11, 2020 at 3:51 PM clever, great rhyming and not sticky. Rare to find a poem of that kind that rhymes so well. Mike Gentile May 11, 2020 at 4:00 PM Thank you so much Linda, I appreciate your kind comments !!

Warren Doll May 11, 2020 at 2:49 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 May 11, 2020 at 3:24 PM Thanks so much Warren!!

Brandy Nicole May 11, 2020 at 2:26 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 May 11, 2020 at 2:38 PM Thank you so much Brandy for your visit and comments,' Happy Monday!!

Connie Marcum Wong May 11, 2020 at 11:52 AM This meaningful poem inspires Mike. It is very deserving of being honored for POTD! Congratulations! xxoo Mike Gentile May 11, 2020 at 1:33 PM Connie, you have always been such a supportive person, it make the worlds better, Thanks!!

Indiana Shaw May 11, 2020 at 11:45 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 May 11, 2020 at 1:32 PM That is so kind of you to notice and comment, I do really appreciate it. Thanks Indiana!!!

John Watt May 11, 2020 at 10:53 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 May 11, 2020 at 1:36 PM Thank you so much John, I was quite surprised and very honored, Happy Monday !!

Arturo Michael May 11, 2020 at 10:39 AM Great one... easy on the wine...after the hang over you'll be fine...Congratulations Mike on POTD...All the best Mike Gentile May 11, 2020 at 1:31 PM Thanks so much Arturo, yes, wine can be a good friend yet a formidable one !!

John Lawless May 11, 2020 at 9:56 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 May 11, 2020 at 1:38 PM That's great name for such a journey, Thanks John!!

Jc Hawkens May 11, 2020 at 8:30 AM The past can be such sweet remembrance. Congratulations on your POTD. Mike Gentile May 11, 2020 at 8:42 AM Thank you so much JC!!

Vijay Pandit May 11, 2020 at 7:00 AM Congrats Mike on poem of the day--well expressed sentiments. Mike Gentile May 11, 2020 at 8:41 AM Thanks so much Vijay !!

Winged Warrior May 11, 2020 at 5:31 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 May 11, 2020 at 5:57 AM Thank you so much WW, Happy Monday!!!

Jan Allison May 11, 2020 at 3:33 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 May 11, 2020 at 6:20 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 May 11, 2020 at 5:57 AM Thank you Jan, I am so happy to have awakened to see this xxoo

Tom Cunningham May 11, 2020 at 3:16 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 May 11, 2020 at 5:56 AM Thank you so much Tom !!

Darlene De Beaulieu May 10, 2020 at 4:54 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 May 11, 2020 at 2:42 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 May 10, 2020 at 5:39 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 May 10, 2020 at 2:09 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 May 10, 2020 at 5:37 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 !!!

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