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The Plunge

Immersed in fathoms understood by only those who seek the night I fear that sadness overtakes and wonder when there will be light This plunge, an unexpected course as unexpected as a chill So often, takes me by surprise and always it’s against my will It seems that just when sun sits high and clouds have sailed so far away That waves of rogue and winds of steel conspire to submerge my day And yet, though sunken by this storm I still find thoughts to rearrange As hope still floats at every turn in knowing that this too will change 1/22/23

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Valsa George

Date: 1/27/2023 6:13:00 AM

It is when we are at the Himalayan heights of joy, that we may be hurled down into the deep chasms of pain. The twist of fate is quite unexpected. Yet hope allows us to keep our head above water and saves us from sinking deep. A beautiful poem. Congratulations on your win, dear Mike.

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/30/2023 10:45:00 AM

Thank you so much Valsa xxoo

Charles Messina

Date: 1/26/2023 4:18:00 AM

Hey, if we didn't have those grey days, we would have nothing to look forward to (lol) It's part of living, it sucks, but the sun will smile again, my friend. Belated Congrats on your winning poem in the contest. Charlie

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/30/2023 10:44:00 AM

Thank you Charlie!!!!!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/25/2023 3:31:00 AM

- I think we all feel this "This plunge, an unexpected course" ... from time to time, Mike :) - Great written :) - hugs

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/25/2023 4:15:00 AM

Thank you so much Anne-Lise !!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/24/2023 7:32:00 PM

"as unexpected as a chill", "sun sits high and clouds have sailed so far away", and "hope still floats at every turn" - Beautiful figures of speeches you have brought in to express your immense feelings. Congratulations!

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/25/2023 4:16:00 AM

Thank you very much Christuraj!!!

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/24/2023 6:06:00 PM

Dear Mike, the melancholy beauty of your poem touches my heart so very deeply. Your poetic expression is both vivid and poignant. Your last stanza inspires optimism. Congratulations for your excellent win in Rose's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/25/2023 4:17:00 AM

Thank you so much Susan xxoo

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/24/2023 11:05:00 AM

How do you feel I dared ask? You unloosed your soul and gave me just that. I felt the power of your answer, dear poet/poetess. Thank you for joining my contest, congrats and God bless !

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/25/2023 4:17:00 AM

Thank you so much Rose !!!

Jenna Logan

Date: 1/22/2023 6:08:00 PM

Your poetry has a way of making me feel the need to reread it. Melancholy and gracefully flowing.

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/23/2023 3:52:00 AM

Thank you Jenna, I so admire other's writing styles, mine seems to always come out the same way but maybe that is ok! Your lovely compliment is most appreciated xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/22/2023 3:11:00 PM

Hello Mike, oh though dark clouds do come now and then. When it happens to mlight and feel better. e, I listen to classical music. Sometimes have a good cry then feel okay. Or something will make me laugh and i feel better. Happy Sunday. xxxxx-ooooo./Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/23/2023 5:31:00 AM

Hellom Mike, It works for me. Happy Monday. xxxxxx-oooooo/Darlene/

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/23/2023 3:50:00 AM

That's a great idea Darlene!!! Happy Monday xxoo

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/22/2023 9:18:00 AM

Sometimes those dark clouds fly overhead but we must never give up on hope because the sun will shine through again. Tom

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/23/2023 3:49:00 AM

Yes, I know it will, thank you Tom !!!

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/22/2023 9:15:00 AM

Excellent Mike. I love the positive ending too. Keep up the great writing xxoo :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/23/2023 3:49:00 AM

Thank you as always Heidi xxoo

Susan Lawrence

Date: 1/22/2023 7:19:00 AM

Dear Mike , The winds will change and blow the blues away . Your writing is so fluid like a dance and you fly freely in your words . I hope you are smiling again soon . Hugs to you and happy Sunday ! Love, Susan :) xx

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/23/2023 3:49:00 AM

Susan, Thank you so much and Happy Monday xxoo

Deb M

Date: 1/22/2023 6:08:00 AM

Mike as per another beautifully written poem! Am l write in thinking its about feeling blue or having depression?? Debx

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/22/2023 6:11:00 AM

Thanks Deb, yes, sometimes sadness slides in for one reason or another, a part of life I guess!!! happy Sunday!!