Mike Gentile Poet Free verse

To Touch a Memory

If only I could reach back and touch a memory
Does such magic exist?
To be in the room
To see the smile of a young and vibrant mother
My face warmed by the glow of her love

My first new car and the aroma of adulthood
To fill my senses as I ride into my destiny
Would that not be a dream?
The last time I held my grandmother’s hand
I would never let go

If only I could reach back and touch a memory
Any chosen day or night
A lifetime of love
The laughter of friends now departed
Does such magic exist?
Perhaps it does

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FJ Thomas January 8, 2023 at 12:42 PM Mike you are testing my tear duct capacity here. Most of my memories I pray would leave me be, but, I also have someone I would never let go of had I the chance. This is beautiful. Mike Gentile January 10, 2023 at 4:29 AM Memories are indeed precious, FJ thank you !!

Vijay Pandit January 7, 2023 at 4:02 PM You are touching your memories, Mike, in this wonderful poem of love and affection for the dear ones. Mike Gentile January 8, 2023 at 4:56 AM Thank you Vijay!!

Shirley Hawkins January 7, 2023 at 12:32 PM I enjoyed reading your lovely verse, Mike Magic does exist. The magic of your verse brought back memories that warmed and lightened my heart. Captivating. Take care, Shirley Mike Gentile January 8, 2023 at 4:55 AM Thank you so much Shirley xxoo

Tom Cunningham January 7, 2023 at 11:41 AM It would be fantastic to relive those happy memories from our past Mike, shame time moves so quickly. Tom Mike Gentile January 8, 2023 at 4:56 AM It surely does Thank Tom!

Deb M January 7, 2023 at 7:49 AM Mike your beautiful poem has really touched my heart. To touch a memory oh my how wonderful would that be! I love the line never letting go of your grandmothers hand….such love! Debx Mike Gentile January 8, 2023 at 4:56 AM Thank you so much Deb, happy Sunday xxoo