Mike Gentile Poet Rhyme

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 January 27, 2023 at 6:13 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 January 30, 2023 at 10:45 AM Thank you so much Valsa xxoo

Charles Messina January 26, 2023 at 4:18 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 January 30, 2023 at 10:44 AM Thank you Charlie!!!!!

Anne-Lise Andresen January 25, 2023 at 3:31 AM - I think we all feel this "This plunge, an unexpected course" ... from time to time, Mike :) - Great written :) - hugs Mike Gentile January 25, 2023 at 4:15 AM Thank you so much Anne-Lise !!

Christuraj Alex January 24, 2023 at 7:32 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 January 25, 2023 at 4:16 AM Thank you very much Christuraj!!!

Susan Ashley January 24, 2023 at 6:06 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 January 25, 2023 at 4:17 AM Thank you so much Susan xxoo

Mystic Rose Rose January 24, 2023 at 11:05 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 January 25, 2023 at 4:17 AM Thank you so much Rose !!!

Jenna Logan January 22, 2023 at 6:08 PM Your poetry has a way of making me feel the need to reread it. Melancholy and gracefully flowing. Mike Gentile January 23, 2023 at 3:52 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 January 22, 2023 at 3:11 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 January 23, 2023 at 5:31 AM Hellom Mike, It works for me. Happy Monday. xxxxxx-oooooo/Darlene/ Mike Gentile January 23, 2023 at 3:50 AM That's a great idea Darlene!!! Happy Monday xxoo

Tom Cunningham January 22, 2023 at 9:18 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 January 23, 2023 at 3:49 AM Yes, I know it will, thank you Tom !!!

Heidi Sands January 22, 2023 at 9:15 AM Excellent Mike. I love the positive ending too. Keep up the great writing xxoo :) Mike Gentile January 23, 2023 at 3:49 AM Thank you as always Heidi xxoo

Susan Lawrence January 22, 2023 at 7:19 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 January 23, 2023 at 3:49 AM Susan, Thank you so much and Happy Monday xxoo

Deb M January 22, 2023 at 6:08 AM Mike as per another beautifully written poem! Am l write in thinking its about feeling blue or having depression?? Debx Mike Gentile January 22, 2023 at 6:11 AM Thanks Deb, yes, sometimes sadness slides in for one reason or another, a part of life I guess!!! happy Sunday!!