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The Other Side of Time

Suspended in a world sublime
                           on the other side of time
No clocks to spin the world away  
                                 I can stay and play all day

When thoughts are free to fly and soar
             and never leave me wanting more
I am a bird on feathered wing
                   with songs of love to chirp and sing

No fear of coming dread or doom
                  For I’ve not even left my room
And yet the world is at my feet
                              the wonder of it all to greet

So easy is it then to rhyme 
                         on the other side of time
no challenges to duck and twist
                        instead, a calming seaside mist

For here the land in which I dwell 
               is mine alone to write and spell
So I shall linger in the sun
                         at least until the coffee’s done!

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Anne E Sangster - K

Date: 9/26/2022 7:38:00 PM

Mike your poems are truly wonderful. Im thoroughly enjoying reading them tonight. I do hope you plan on putting them in print as you need to share these with so many others. Cheers Anne :-)

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/27/2022 4:02:00 AM

So nice of you to say, Thank you so much Anne !!

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 9/9/2022 6:25:00 AM

Congratulations, Mike, On POTD. I loved every line, an excellent Rhyme. Thank you. Take care, Shirley

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/27/2022 4:01:00 AM

Thank you so much Shirley xxoo

Charles Messina

Date: 9/9/2022 2:24:00 AM

I love this, Mike. The last line was perfect...I am usually having a cup of coffee while I write (lol) Genuinely written my friend. Belated Congrats on POTD. Have a great safe weekend! Charlie

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/9/2022 5:49:00 AM

Thank you so much Charlie and a great weekend to you as well !!!

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 9/6/2022 2:09:00 PM

Oh Mike, this is so incredibly beautiful, an absolute favorite for me. I love it so much, very well penned <3 It's kind of sad if this masterpiece of beauty gets tucked simply in the archives, can you share it in a broader sense? The newspaper maybe? It is just truly magical. Ok, I've said enough :)We are so fortunate to be in a group of poets that get to delight in works like this, I just feel sorry for those who miss out! I guess you get my point!! :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/6/2022 5:50:00 PM

BJ, your kind words and compliments are so very much appreciated, thank you very much!!

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 9/6/2022 2:13:00 PM

Well, if I hadn't already said enough, lol, I see that this was a POTD! Very well deserved for sure! Congratulations!

Valsa George

Date: 9/5/2022 10:01:00 AM

Beautiful poem on enjoying unbounded freedom and being so cheerful and light hearted in a world where worries are never given any entry . I missed seeing this lovely poem. Congratulations Mike on your POTD

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/6/2022 4:30:00 AM

Thank you so much Valsa xxoo Happy Tuesday!!

Warren Doll

Date: 9/5/2022 7:28:00 AM

Mike, such a fantastic write. Congratulations on POTD. I think you have had the POTD honors many times this year. All well-deserved~ Warren

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/5/2022 8:47:00 AM

Thank is so kind of you to say, thank you warren!!!

I Am Anaya

Date: 9/4/2022 11:09:00 AM

I am so delighted to see your poem featured as a P.O.T.D., Mike Gentile, Congratulations!!!! Belated and so sorry I missed this...real poetry. ~Anaya

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/4/2022 12:07:00 PM

Thanks so much Anaya!!!

Daisy Meadows

Date: 9/3/2022 10:47:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/4/2022 5:16:00 AM

Thank you so much Jeanette !!!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/3/2022 9:08:00 PM

Oh Mike, this is definitely a poet’s poem! How wonderful it feels to live in a world where there are no worries. If only until the coffee is done. I loved your charming poem. Congratulations on having it honored for poem of the day. Blessings xxoo

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/4/2022 5:15:00 AM

Thanks as always Connie for your sweet and kind words!! happy Sunday xxoo

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/3/2022 7:19:00 PM

Ha, ha! Cafe Ole! I always say: 'Gotta have your coffee for the day!' Esp. for a Sun-Day! Congrats on POTD, Mike!

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/4/2022 5:12:00 AM

Thanks GW, Happy Sunday!!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 9/3/2022 6:22:00 PM

I am so delighted to see your poem featured as a P.O.T.D., Mike. Congratulations!!!!

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/4/2022 5:12:00 AM

Thanks so much Milt!!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 9/3/2022 6:12:00 PM

"Thoughts are free to fly and soar, and never leave me wanting more." So wonderful indeed ! This place does exist, because in dreams, anything is possible. This is beautiful in every way. Congratulations Mike, on Poem of the Day. Welcome to the Weekend. :) Hugs, Brandy

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/4/2022 5:14:00 AM

Thank you so much Brandy, Happy Sunday xxoo

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/3/2022 5:35:00 PM

Thanks for taking me there Mike, and wonderful it is too. love the poetry, the imagery and mind set...

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/4/2022 5:13:00 AM

So glad you liked it, thanks Harry !!

Harry Horsman
Date: 9/3/2022 5:36:00 PM

Wow POTD and deserved.

Elizabeth Mccann

Date: 9/3/2022 5:02:00 PM

Rhythm, rhyme, what more could you ask? Why, a perfect parting line! Good stuff! Elizabeth

Tania Kitchin

Date: 9/3/2022 4:50:00 PM

Mike, a wonderful poem, congratulations on POTD!

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/4/2022 5:14:00 AM

Thank you so much Tania, Happy Sunday xxoo

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/3/2022 4:38:00 PM

So deserved it! Congratulations on POTD!

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/4/2022 5:14:00 AM

That's so sweet, thanks Kim xxoo

John Watt

Date: 9/3/2022 4:37:00 PM

Mike, whenever I imagine paradise, I picture a complete absence of clocks and deadlines. Thank you for putting this dream into your dreamy, well-written poem, and congrats on your POTD acknowledgment ~ John

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/4/2022 5:13:00 AM

Thanks so much John!!

Michael Tor

Date: 9/3/2022 3:16:00 PM

Mike Congratulations on receiving POTD my friend. Such comfort and peace you convey, relaxing One's soul., to enjoy. I would love to live like how you described every day of my life...Thanks for sharing and again Congratulations...

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/4/2022 5:12:00 AM

Thank you for your kind words Michael!!!

Bill Baker

Date: 9/3/2022 9:45:00 AM

Back to say congratulations on your POTD, Mike! Enjoy your special day, my friend. Bill

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/3/2022 10:50:00 AM

Thanks so much Bill!

Jim Slaughter

Date: 9/3/2022 8:36:00 AM

I love this, Mike, especially "No clocks to spin the world away". A very good choice for POTD.

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/3/2022 9:39:00 AM

Thanks so much Jim!

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/3/2022 7:19:00 AM

I fully enjoy this POTD. Congratulations Mike! :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/3/2022 9:38:00 AM

Thanks so much Heidi xxoo

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 9/3/2022 7:15:00 AM

Oh man, Mike! Fabulous poem of that hypnopompic state! Congratulations on your POTD! Linda

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/3/2022 9:40:00 AM

Thanks so much Linda!!

Susan Lawrence

Date: 9/3/2022 6:50:00 AM

Mike, Back with congratulations on your POTD! Write on my friend ! Hugs . Susan :))

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/3/2022 7:01:00 AM

Thank you so much Susan !!

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 9/3/2022 6:07:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD, Mike. It is a wonderfully thoughtful poem..and brilliantly structured too! "The other side of Time" - how blissful! BW ~ Mala

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/3/2022 7:00:00 AM

Thank you so much Maia !!!