I love this. It is full of so damn much hope it makes me weep. Write on, pal.

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I read your poem with a tune in mind.
There's so much music here...

Axilea

cool inspiring verse mean Gene, the whole weekend I mirrored your verse, overdid it a little though

Gene, you are a very clever writer. I love your choice of words. ~ Sara

Gene - You make me envy your "youth tonight." It reminds us that age is not an impediment to the agelessness of the heart. love the play on words in:

heart
over
heels
in love tonight

- David

You know what I like most about you? Every time you offer us words to read it is a bit different... well done!! 'Forsooth gay youth.. ' love that!

I like the flow and rhythm of this well written piece.It is a song in a way when I read it,Great work,take care

Edwin

I find this absolutely enchanting, Gene...

Carole~

you've taken a few drams with Ira Gershwin and Johnny Mercer tonight, I think, Gene. They've given you lyricism and happy feet ... ha!

Gene:

This is so beautiful it can almost sung out like a song.

Sandie Angel :o)

Wonderful! It could only be improved if you did a song and dance of these amazing words. C'mon, I can see you now... with a voice never heard that way...... excellent celebration of life and love from the master, of course. Hot damn! - Bill

Such excitement, revelry of life itself, how absolutely beautiful...

Be always safe,
Karen

Excellent Gene and just in case I haven't told you, I sure enjoy reading what you have to offer us. thank you for sharing.

Newfie hugs, Rose

Exhilarating and delightful too. Blessings, J'nia

you give my soul liberty to dance this day as I wish -- my desires filtering away realities harsh cry to comply -- for the wine and my time conspire to lift my heart and desires above the crippling fire -- this work reminds me that the body need not be willing if the heart sees fit to revel in joy and amorous cavorting -- of course, a proper dose of wine never hurts -- Gene, your poem has done more to lift my spirits this day than I could have ever imagined -- terrific writing -- so brimming with creativity -- peace and love --Jon Michael

I like how you so easily mine the memories Gene,also this seemed a little different in style,,nice change up,
stan

"blissful, kissful" and "sequestered yesterdays" and "ageless heart" - great arrangements. This poem feels like spring. It's full of emotion and it smiles its own giddy smile! You are a versatile poet with depth of character and an experienced, skillful style.

awwwww...this is soooooo wonderful..fun love indeed!
:)Christine

A lighthearted and uplifting write Gene. Much enjoyed.

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Sounds like you're in good spirits in this one my friend. Well written and expressed.

Gene, this is so full of fun and life!

Gene,
Rhythmic, rhyming, whimsical, jaunty, Kern and Cole Porterish, a delicious (sober?) feeling and a romp..."heart (not head) over heels in love"
gorgeous gorgeous piece.
John

Rhyme, rare for you ... but you do it so well! This sings with exhuberance - good on you, Gene! Excellent!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.