Two Chairs

I came upon two empty chairs atop a hillside green
                They beckoned me to pause and think upon this verdant scene
Their canvas stripes of blue and white adorned a wooden frame
                      They rested sweetly side by side while calling me by name

I wondered who had brought them there, wherever did they go
                                        And would it be ok for me to sit, I didn’t know
But then a gentle breeze began to guide me sure and true
                    And from my seat, I saw the world, yet from another’s view

Amazed to gaze upon the earth yet see it differently
                     Familiar in its landmarked bounds but not the same for me
Forever now to understand before one places blame
                     That from another’s chair, the view is not always the same
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De Beaulieu Avatar
December 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Hello Mike, Right! The view would not be the same. If i have seen two empty chairs , i would wonder who sat in them , and where did they go. Happy Tuesday. xxxx-oooo. /Darlene/
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November 6, 2022 at 8:15 PM
Great poem, Mike! Excellently conceived, excellently executed! Elizabeth
Gentile Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 3:28 AM
Thank you so much Elizabeth!!
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October 3, 2022 at 2:30 AM
Awesome write, as usual, Mike. I wonder if sitting in one's chair might be the same as walking in one's shoes. Either way, I'm sure the world would be seen much differently. Happy Monday, my friend!
Gentile Avatar
October 3, 2022 at 4:02 AM
Happy Monday, Thanks Charlie!!!
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October 2, 2022 at 1:38 PM
Ahhh!! I enjoyed reading this one today. It has good flow, rhythm and rhyme. I am glad that I chose it to read today. Thank you for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara
Gentile Avatar
October 3, 2022 at 4:02 AM
Thank you so much Sara!!
Trifiatis Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 8:37 AM
A very meaningful poem so beautifully written, my friend, Mike. Blessings!
Gentile Avatar
October 3, 2022 at 4:01 AM
Thank you Demetrious!!
Sands Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 7:31 AM
Oh my! I love how you wrote this. So true and the journey to the point made is peaceful too. A Fave for me. Thanks for sharing. Happy Sunday Mike :)
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October 2, 2022 at 7:35 AM
Thank you so much Heidi xxoo
Baker Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 10:07 PM
A beautiful truth in this well written poem, my dear friend. Wev all need to think about what you have shared today. A very wise way to look at life and others. A FAV for me, Mike Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
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October 2, 2022 at 6:12 AM
Bill, thank you much!! Happy sunday!!
Wolf Avatar
September 27, 2022 at 7:17 PM
Really like how you fashioned this poem from a view of nature to a view of 'the other.' Superb! Thanks, Gershon
Gentile Avatar
September 28, 2022 at 6:08 AM
Thanks so much GW!!!
Andresen Avatar
September 27, 2022 at 8:43 AM
- We should take time to sit... enjoy, think and maybe dream - A wonderful poem, Mike :) - hugs
Gentile Avatar
September 28, 2022 at 6:07 AM
Thanks so much Anne-Lise xxoo
Y. Avatar
September 27, 2022 at 8:17 AM
WoW! Mike, I like how you told the story in your deep and thought-provoking write. That last line summed up your write very well. Have a great day. PS. Thanks for stopping by my page; it's much appreciated-Alexis
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September 28, 2022 at 6:07 AM
Thank you Alexis , Happy Wednesday xxoo
Lawrence Avatar
September 26, 2022 at 2:28 PM
Love this Mike . So deep and heartfelt and poignant . I loved this journey with you ! So much truth here . Hugs, Susan :)
Gentile Avatar
September 27, 2022 at 3:45 AM
Thanks so much Susan, Happy Tuesday xxoo
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September 26, 2022 at 10:57 AM
Wow this is wonderful Mike! I thoroughly enjoyed reading your "Two Chairs" The words in your beautiful poem flow along like a gentle river. And I love the message it coveys This goes straight to my faves. Cheers Anne :-)
Gentile Avatar
September 27, 2022 at 3:45 AM
Anne, that is so kinds, thank you !!!
Tor Avatar
September 26, 2022 at 7:58 AM
Love this Mike a favorite. Great theme and words to convey so much. A clever and thoughtful poem by you my friend...
Gentile Avatar
September 27, 2022 at 3:45 AM
Michael, thanks so much!!!
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September 26, 2022 at 6:26 AM
Totally beautiful Mike…..Debx
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September 26, 2022 at 7:55 AM
Thank you Deb xxoo
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September 26, 2022 at 4:27 AM
Wow! I agree with BJ, Mike; your poem is fantastic. I loved the last two lines; I could not agree with them more. Take care, Shirley.
Gentile Avatar
September 26, 2022 at 4:36 AM
Thank you so much Shirley xxoo
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September 25, 2022 at 8:17 PM
This is a really cool poem, Mike. I greatly enjoyed the read.
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September 26, 2022 at 3:26 AM
Thank you so much Andrea xxoo
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September 25, 2022 at 4:59 PM
Beautiful, Mike, so incredibly awesome. This is so beautiful. You blow my mind with your poetry, I will favorite it, but, this belongs on a beautiful print to be hung up for many to see. I love it so much!
Gentile Avatar
September 26, 2022 at 3:26 AM
Your are so kind with your words, thank you BJ xxoo
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September 25, 2022 at 9:16 AM
Mike, I hardly know what to say. This poem is certainly publishable in other venues. Exceptionally well-written and so meaningful. I loved the metaphor; I loved the form and style. You are such a fine poet, Mike. I wish I were so gifted. A FAVE
Gentile Avatar
September 25, 2022 at 1:50 PM
Milt, thank you so much, that is so very nice of you to say!!!
Poetry Avatar
September 25, 2022 at 8:24 AM
Enjoyed the concept and the lesson it holds
Gentile Avatar
September 25, 2022 at 1:50 PM
Thank you so much!!!
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September 25, 2022 at 7:08 AM
Very nice, sir! Thoroughly enjoyed!
Gentile Avatar
September 25, 2022 at 1:50 PM
Thanks so much Jeff!!
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September 25, 2022 at 6:27 AM
A fave, Mike. I wonder who the second chair invites. I’ve been rewatching “The Crown.” Makes me think of the thrones and how one stranger broke in and sat on one throne. This poem truly is a favorite!
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September 25, 2022 at 1:51 PM
Kim, thank you for such a lovely compliment xxoo
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