Mike Gentile Poet Personification

Thoughts On a Friend

When Youth packed his bags
                           and headed south
I knew I’d not see him again
So long, we’d been together
            For years, he was my friend

It’s not that we had fallen out
We’d not had words or fought
It’s not as though, our time, misused 
Or lessened, all for nought

We said goodbye, a long affair
                       Eventually, we kissed
And I must say in honesty,
At times, he’s sorely missed

He’s made new friends, I’ve met a few
And sent Youth my regards
I tried to warn Youth’s fickle ways
And what lies in the cards

Alas, his new friends worry not
                     That’s how it’s got to be
And Youth will be a friend to them
The same, he was to me

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Jennifer Proxenos April 1, 2023 at 3:43 AM Sad that you could detect that Youth would not come back, it is a strange feeling we all get occasionally when someone relevant in ones life says goodbye, almost like the tide is going out. well I would say that it would be to Youths loss. Excellent write Mike, Blessings, hugs, Jennifer. Mike Gentile April 1, 2023 at 5:27 AM Thank you Jennifer, I always appreciate your kind thoughts and comments!! Happy Saturday xxoo

Margarita Lillico March 25, 2023 at 4:29 PM Companion of the past, never leaves the will, forsaking the body… Mike Gentile March 27, 2023 at 4:15 AM So true!!! Happy Monday Margarita!!!

Paula Goldsmith March 19, 2023 at 12:56 PM A creative write/story. Age is just a number. Youth will always stay. Have a fun day writing away............ Mike Gentile March 22, 2023 at 4:21 AM Thank you Paula, Happy Wednesday xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu March 4, 2023 at 11:48 AM Hello Mike Gentile, sometimes a child hood friendship fades in time. We are lucky to get that friendship back. Happy Saturday.xxxx-oooo./Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu March 6, 2023 at 12:31 PM Hello Mike, Happy Monday. xxxx-oooo. enjoy your day my friend. Mike Gentile March 6, 2023 at 3:35 AM Thank you Darlene, A Happymonday to you xxoo

Susan Lawrence March 4, 2023 at 7:15 AM Mike, I love how you described passages through youth and time . Your poems reflect your deep mind and heart . I always enjoy the journey with you ! Big hugs, Susan :) Mike Gentile March 6, 2023 at 3:34 AM Thank you so much Susan xxoo

Deb M February 28, 2023 at 11:50 PM Truly beautiful Mike about a meaningful friendship….thats what life is all about real and wonderful connections with others! Loved it….Debx Mike Gentile March 1, 2023 at 4:26 AM Thank you so much Deb xxoo

Paul Bell February 27, 2023 at 4:26 AM Different paths bring different prospectives and life takes its course. In my own journey, contact stayed open for a time and then fizzled out. Mike Gentile February 28, 2023 at 4:19 AM Yes, sometimes that is the way of life! Thanks Paul!

Valsa George February 27, 2023 at 1:40 AM Youth has to bid goodbye. However thick has been your friendship with him, he won't stay with you.... or me. He will seek new friends. Sometimes we badly miss our onetime old friend. Love this poem of personification, dear Mike. Mike Gentile February 27, 2023 at 4:00 AM Thank you so much Valsa xxoo

Anne-Lise Andresen February 26, 2023 at 6:11 AM - Some friendships are fleeting, others last a lifetime - Lovely written, Mike :) - hugs Mike Gentile February 27, 2023 at 3:59 AM So true, thank you Anne-Lise xxoo

Heidi Sands February 26, 2023 at 5:07 AM Well written and thought provoking. Happy Sunday :) Mike Gentile February 26, 2023 at 5:35 AM Happy Sunday Heidi, thank you xxoo

Victor Buhagiar February 26, 2023 at 2:46 AM This poem has two interpretations, a farewell to youth, or a youth who left you. Very original. Hope you'll read my funny ghost story. Victor Mike Gentile February 26, 2023 at 5:35 AM Thank you Victor, Yes I will !!

Gershon Wolf February 25, 2023 at 6:29 PM Quite a remarkable angle and view on 'Youth' that much overhyped ideal of those who watch it recede. Huzzah! ~ Gershon Mike Gentile February 26, 2023 at 5:34 AM Happy Sunday GW! Happy Sunday Youngster!

Daniel Turner February 25, 2023 at 4:20 PM This poem makes me think of friends that have come and gone in my life. Some good some bad but memories do not distinguish them apart. They still come and go. this poem can take the reader as deep as he wants to go, Mike. Mike Gentile February 25, 2023 at 5:30 PM Thank you Daniel!!