The World As Seen Through a Poet's Pen

A bright array of rainbow hues
      adorns the parchment now and then,
   and gives a glimpse of writer’s views,
         an image brushed by poet’s pen.

The yellow hues of morning sun,
      the break of dawn described in verse,
   or crimson sky as day is done
         when, in the sea, sun will immerse.

A poem of gentle flower’s bloom
      who’s petals drip with morning dew;
   ‘tis nature’s soft pastel perfume,
         or metaphor of passion’s hue.

A verse of mountains white with snow
      or verdant forest lush with pine;
   the grass cloaked valley down below
         where streamlets flow through scented vine.

Emotions penned within each verse;
      sometimes a melancholy blue,
   or red with passion to coerce
         their dreams, as lovers’ lives renew.

A verse of lost love penned in rhyme,
      or poem lamenting loved one’s death;
   a lilt of lovers held by time
         as passion takes away their breath.

A writer’s dream as brushed with quill
      upon the parchment comes to life
   as vibrant rainbow colors spill
         his heart, with its emotions rife.

This poet’s heart, a calm serene,
      he sees the world in many ways,
   and with his pen he paints the scene,
         preserved in time, a moments gaze.


September 2, 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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Date: 2/1/2021 4:50:00 PM
Oh I love this. This is incredible. Faving this for certain!
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John Gondolf
Date: 2/1/2021 7:39:00 PM
Thank you, BJ, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for saving it to your favorites. John
Date: 1/18/2021 6:46:00 PM
John, you have a way with words. I keep reading this one. This is a favorite. You inspire me, Annette
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/19/2021 4:16:00 AM
Thank you, Annette, I am glad that I am able to inspire you, that's what makes writing worthwhile. Hugs.
Date: 1/8/2021 8:25:00 AM
John, your vivid rhyming pen is ever enchanting and spills with the beauty of emotions, imagery and artistry leaving me breathless in wonder. Congratulations for your wonderful win in Brian's contest.. ~Susan
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/8/2021 9:08:00 AM
Thank you so much, Susan, I always appreciate your wonderful comments. John
Date: 11/9/2020 3:11:00 PM
I love this... definitely a fave. God bless you
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/9/2020 4:59:00 PM
Thank you so much, Gina, I appreciate it. John
Date: 10/7/2020 11:51:00 AM
John, I have always loved your work but this one is special. Top shelf!
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John Gondolf
Date: 10/7/2020 12:13:00 PM
Thanks so much for the kind words, Dean, I means a lot to me. All the best. John
Date: 10/1/2020 2:10:00 PM
Such an absolutely beautiful poem.
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John Gondolf
Date: 10/1/2020 3:22:00 PM
Thank you so much, Betty Jo, I'm glad you enjoyed it. John
Date: 9/26/2020 11:54:00 AM
Yes, the poet’s pen drips with imagery and metaphor, colors of eternity.
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John Gondolf
Date: 9/27/2020 6:32:00 AM
Thank you so much, Kim, I appreciate you.
Date: 9/25/2020 3:20:00 PM
This is a great rhyme, John! You're title lured me in and I'm glad it did. Saved in my faves to read again. ;)
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John Gondolf
Date: 9/25/2020 5:33:00 PM
Thank you so much for the kind words, Angie, I’m glad you enjoyed it. And thanks for saving it to your favorites, lm honored. John
Date: 9/24/2020 4:04:00 PM
Hello John Gondolf, we the poets and poetess see the world in so many different ways through our pens and imaginations. Enjoy your evening my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/25/2020 10:37:00 AM
Hello John Gondeolf, you are welcome. Enjoy your day my friend.
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John Gondolf
Date: 9/24/2020 5:47:00 PM
Hi Darlene, thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, I appreciate it. Have a nice evening. John
Date: 9/18/2020 9:03:00 AM
So very well stated. Poetry about poetry, amazingly well written and inspiring to read.
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John Gondolf
Date: 9/19/2020 4:20:00 AM
Thanks, Kenneth, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. Hope all is well. John
Date: 9/11/2020 2:30:00 PM
Such a great piece John, such amazing imagery with insightful thought and nice rhyme too. A finely penned piece indeed. Blessings always,Gordon
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John Gondolf
Date: 9/11/2020 3:48:00 PM
Thanks so much for the kind thoughts, Gordon, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Have a great weekend. John
Date: 9/2/2020 8:00:00 PM
You are an amazing poet my sweet friend, and this is truly breathtaking. You paint such vivid images with your words. Through your eyes, the world is bright, beautiful and magical. I love the way you see these moments. I wish to place this in my favorites, because that is where it belongs. :) Hugs, Brandy
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John Gondolf
Date: 9/3/2020 4:14:00 AM
Thank you for your steadfast support, Brandy, I appreciate you. Hugs, John
Date: 9/2/2020 3:00:00 PM
Brilliantly composed John and in my opinion one of your best. Hope you're well Tom
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John Gondolf
Date: 9/2/2020 3:12:00 PM
I am humbled by your kind words, Tom, I appreciate it. John
Date: 9/2/2020 5:13:00 AM
John, this poem should be preserved in time, and I'm adding it to my favorites to be read again and again. Can you now see that your heart is still filled with beautiful thoughts to capture in poetry?
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John Gondolf
Date: 9/2/2020 5:57:00 AM
Thank you so much for your support, Jenna, that means much to me, and thank you for adding this to your favorites. Hugs, John
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