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Deciduous Time

Oh how I rue this deciduous time;
relentless in it’s passing year by year
while robbing memories we hold so dear,
and shedding yonker that was once our prime.
Through time we plod this monumental climb;
the cliffs of life we grapple fighting fear
while ever facing time’s relentless jeer
as youth is spent on chasing dreams sublime.

And yet we’ve heard it said that as we age 
we gain more wisdom with each passing phase,
endowments mastered as life’s dream pursues.
But still with passing time the battles rage,
and loss of youth we shed as hopes abrase.
Deciduous time this aging poet rues.


September 3, 2025

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Sam Kauffman Date: 9/25/2024 10:57:00 AM Wonderfully expressed sonnet, John. Congratulations on your win. Blessings for each day that seems to have wings! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/5/2024 6:13:00 AM Thank you so much, Sam, I appreciate it.

Luciana Fisher Date: 9/18/2024 5:01:00 AM Brilliant John!!! So relatable! You, Mr. B. Bartley, and now me, all three poets contending with time…each in their own time. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 9/18/2024 5:47:00 AM Thank you so much for stopping by, Luciana, I appreciate your comments. John

Terry Miller Date: 9/16/2024 1:24:00 AM Excellent sonnet, congratulations Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 9/18/2024 5:47:00 AM Thanks, Terry, I appreciate it.

Susan Ashley Date: 9/15/2024 6:28:00 PM Dear John, your poem is filled with thoughtful poignant beauty. Your last line is especially impactful. Your poem rings true with this aging poet too. Congratulations for your success in Craig’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 9/18/2024 5:50:00 AM Time is relentless my friend, BUT we are still here sharing our thoughts through our words and rhymes. Thank you for your comments, Susan, I appreciate it. Hugs, John

Reason A. Poteet Date: 9/5/2024 6:29:00 AM Time does seem to pass more quickly with age. As children we think Christmas (or birthday) seems to loiter around and wait forever; but we oldsters look back and say, where does the time go; it's Christmas day again. Great thoughts on the deciduousness of time, John. What is this "yonker" or maybe I don't really want to know? Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 9/5/2024 6:46:00 AM This is so very true, in addition, the older we get the more we realize how precious time is. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and comments. Yonker or younker, it can be spelled either way, means youth or a young fellow.

Brandy Nicole Date: 9/3/2024 5:46:00 PM Time moves quickly and just like that, moments are gone. Even though we can't go back to yesterday, we can live in the beauty of today. I ' cherish ' each and every moment given. Your thoughts caress gently around me and my heart. My best to you, John. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 9/3/2024 6:07:00 PM Each passing year seems to go by more quickly and the past moments are further and further in the past. Perhaps you are right, we should live only in the moments of this day. Thank you for your continued support, Brandy, without your encouragement perhaps I wouldn’t be writing. Warm hugs, John

Tom Cunningham Date: 9/3/2024 5:26:00 AM I'm with you there John, I enjoy making memories and gaining more wisdom, it's the aches and pains I could do without lol. Hope you're keeping well. Tom Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 9/3/2024 5:53:00 AM I could do without the aches and pains myself. Thanks for stopping by, Tom, I appreciate it. All is well. John