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They Bless the Seed

A gorge, ravine, the deepest pit My feelings know that this is it So deep inside, the body still As though they quake against my will What causes one to reach so low It’s not the end and yet I know Extremes of life, the ups and downs The brightest smiles, the saddest frowns As wishes fly about inside Searching for a wave to ride I long to be as one with peace To quell the stir, to find release And then, I think, at least I feel Though life is like a Ferris wheel I’ll come around again to land And I will know just where I stand Be grateful that I’m here to see The wonder that still is for me Though tears may fall, they bless the seed To bring about just what I need

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/20/2022 4:47:00 AM

Mike congratulations on this breathtaking poem been awarded POTD. You are my friend, both blessed and talented. Hugs Jennifer.

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/20/2022 6:11:00 AM

Thankyou so much Jennifer xxoo

Michael Tor

Date: 6/19/2022 10:03:00 PM

Conratualations Mike on this well deserving honor of POTD. The emotional rides of life are expressed perfectly here. God bless you and have much peace in your life...

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/20/2022 4:18:00 AM

Thank you Michael for your kind words !!

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/12/2022 6:59:00 AM

Been there many times, Mike, love your emotional ride depicted here in this superb poetry. So pleased it got POTD.

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/12/2022 7:26:00 PM

Thanks so much Harry!!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/10/2022 4:41:00 PM

Hello Mike , Life is a ferries wheel. Happy Firday. xxxxxx-oooo. Darlene

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 6/11/2022 4:14:00 AM

Hello Mike, good morning i just woke up. I see it this way to. Happy Saturday. xxxx-oooo, Darlene.

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/11/2022 12:22:00 AM

Yes it surely is Darlene, Happy Friday xxoo

John Watt

Date: 6/10/2022 10:16:00 AM

Mike, my condolences for events in your life that have caused the tears to flow so freely and for wishes to "fly about inside / Searching for a wave to ride", but congratulations for your second POTD on the subject and the vulnerable fluidity with which you write of pain. I wish I had that. Love the hope and wonder in the last 4 lines, tears blessing the seed is such a powerful metaphor. I continue to be amazed at your writing and the raw vibrancy you bring to it. I have much to learn. A Fave ~ John

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/11/2022 12:21:00 AM

John, your generosity and kindness are overwhelming! I know I can learn from you, thanks so much!!!

Warren Doll

Date: 6/9/2022 3:02:00 PM

Mike, Wonderful poem. Congratulations on POTD~ Warren

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/9/2022 6:53:00 PM

Thank you Warren!!!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 6/9/2022 12:31:00 PM

We may not always get what we want, but we get what we need. Your words still tug at my heart. Congratulations Mike, on Poem of the Day. Happy Thursday to you. ~ Brandy

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/9/2022 6:54:00 PM

Happy Thursday Brandy, thanks xxoo

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/9/2022 11:39:00 AM

May you always reap what you sew, Mike! Congrats on POTD. Gershon Appleseed

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/9/2022 12:26:00 PM

Thanks GW !!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/9/2022 10:47:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. A "Wonderful" write. Life is filled with joy and pain. Have a great/blessed day with your wonderful win.........................

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/9/2022 12:26:00 PM

Thank you Paula xxoo

John Lawless

Date: 6/9/2022 10:27:00 AM

Wow, Mike, you hit this one out of the bark...."though life is like a Ferris wheel'..fantastic metaphor......just keep the belt fastened.

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/9/2022 12:26:00 PM

Thank you so much John!!!

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 6/9/2022 10:07:00 AM

So true to life Mike, congratulations on a well deserved poem of the day with this awesome write… Belle

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/9/2022 12:27:00 PM

Thanks so much Belle !!!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 6/9/2022 9:02:00 AM

Back to say CONGRATULATIONS, Mike. I knew this was a winner! You really deserved this P.O.T.D. honor! Have a happy Thursday and bask in your success!

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/9/2022 12:27:00 PM

That's so kind, thanks Milt!!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/9/2022 8:26:00 AM

Great emotion is stirred in the poet!

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/9/2022 12:28:00 PM

Thank you Kim xxoo

Jeff Kyser

Date: 6/9/2022 8:18:00 AM

Very nice flow, Mike. Reads really well.

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/9/2022 12:28:00 PM

Thanks Jeff !!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/9/2022 7:37:00 AM

Congratulations, Mike! A Magical Piem fom your pen. Panagiota

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/9/2022 12:28:00 PM

Thank you so much xxoo

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 6/9/2022 7:31:00 AM

Well done for your POTD.

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/9/2022 12:28:00 PM

Thank you Victor!!

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 6/9/2022 7:24:00 AM

Mike congratulations on your beautiful and moving poem of the day! “though tears may fall, they bless the seed to bring about just what I need”~powerful and reflective! :)Paulette

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/9/2022 12:29:00 PM

Thank you so much Paulette xxoo

Bill Baker

Date: 6/9/2022 6:53:00 AM

Heartfelt, passionate poem, Mike. The last line was powerful and insightful. Congratulation on your POTD honor my friend. Never Give Up! as Churchill once said in a famous speech. Your poetry is needed to help others. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/9/2022 12:30:00 PM

Thank you Bill !!

Susan Lawrence

Date: 6/9/2022 6:46:00 AM

Wow Mike your emotions and heart are on full display here. I love your raw vulnerability and the words you spill so beautifully from your pen. Just so real and honest. Big congratulations on POTD! Hugs always, Susan :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/9/2022 12:34:00 PM

Thank you so much Susan xxoo

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/9/2022 6:06:00 AM

I love the idea that tears grow the seeds and bring about just what you need. Beautiful! Congratulations on your wonderful POTD honor Mike. Blessings xxoo

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/9/2022 12:34:00 PM

Thank you Connie xxoo

Valsa George

Date: 6/9/2022 5:19:00 AM

Life is a one with a mixed pack of joy and pain. Life does come back and pain shall give way to joy as the wheel of life rotates. Lovely poem with much depth of meaning. Mike, congratulations on your well deserved POTD

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/9/2022 12:35:00 PM

Thank you so much Valsa xxoo

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/9/2022 4:56:00 AM

Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Mike. Enjoy your day.

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/9/2022 12:35:00 PM

Thank you Vijay !!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 6/9/2022 4:51:00 AM

Mike, a great poem, life is just like a ferris wheel, congratulations on POTD!

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/9/2022 12:35:00 PM

Thank you Tania xxoo

Constance La France

Date: 6/9/2022 3:59:00 AM

Mike, wonderfully penned and emotional, I like your comparison of life to a ferris wheel and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, blessings ~Constance

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/9/2022 4:24:00 AM

Thank you so much Constance!!!

Deb M

Date: 6/9/2022 2:54:00 AM

Life in a nutshell Mike….beautifully described and written. I’m surprised I missed this? I’m so happy you got POTD you so deserve it! Debx

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/9/2022 4:24:00 AM

That's so kind, thanks Deb xxoo