1930's Europe

They wondered where the sunshine had all gone,
and gentle breezes warming spring's array;
the hues of pink that greeted breaking dawn,
and children’s laughter lighting up the day.

The darkness loomed; uneasy feelings spread 
as clouds of war diffused across the land,
and somehow knowing what was faced ahead, 
the Europeans braced for strife at hand.

The Nazi War Machine their muscles flexed;
their Panzer units massed at Poland’s edge
thus leaving nations of the world perplexed
at German conquest as reports allege.

And thus the world was plunged into the war
as Europe fell into the dark once more.



January 2, 2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Devonshire Avatar
January 6, 2019 at 2:46 PM
This is an excellent sonnet, John. I like the way you describe the events that caused the war. Some of these wounds have never healed. Congrats on your win in Brian's contest! Hugs, Carolyn
Gondolf Avatar
January 6, 2019 at 3:41 PM
Thank you, Carolyn, I appreciate your comments and support. John
Gauthier Avatar
January 6, 2019 at 10:29 AM
Great poem, John. Congrats on your top win.
Gondolf Avatar
January 6, 2019 at 10:44 AM
Thank you, Line.
Nicole Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 7:46 PM
Moments relived, but not very pleasant. Yet, your thoughts being recognized, is nice. Congratulations John, on this win. ~ Brandy
Gondolf Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 10:18 PM
Thank you, Brandy, for your thoughts. The times were dark indeed, not totally different than today. John
Onclaud Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 2:41 PM
earning a rightful place on the winners' list!... congrats, john!..huggs
Gondolf Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 5:03 PM
Thank you so much, Nette, happy new year. John
Sands Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 9:59 AM
Congratulations for your win John :)
Gondolf Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 5:02 PM
Thank you so much, Heidi.
Roper Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 9:30 AM
Congratulations on your win, John. Wonderful write.. May you have a happy new year with lots of blessings. Hugs Eve ~`*
Gondolf Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 5:01 PM
Thank you, Eve, happy new year!
Kiser Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 7:53 PM
It truly was. I look back at history and I wonder, have we really learned anything at all? Beautifully executed poem.
Gondolf Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 8:52 PM
Thank you for your thoughts. They say that history repeats itself, let’s hope we learned our lesson 80 years ago. John
Nicole Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 6:31 PM
Deep sigh. Your thoughts certainly make me feel like I am there, in this moment- in the 1930's. In Europe. Hope lingers within, yet true darkness takes shape. This is so beautifully written and presented my dear friend. ~ Brandy
Gondolf Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 8:25 PM
Thank you, Brandy, it was a dark day in history. I appreciate your support. John
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 2:36 PM
You write with such ease John, meaning poetry runs in your veins. This is poetry at its BEST! A fave for me my friend! I hope you entered this in a contest! xxoo : )
Gondolf Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 2:40 PM
Awww, thank you so much, Connie, your comment just made my day! And thank you for the fav as well. Happy new year my island friend! John
Michael Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 9:17 AM
If that doesn't serve as a reminder, what will...it could have again...All the best John for 2019
Gondolf Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 9:21 AM
Thank you, Arturo, I appreciate your thoughts. Happy New Year to you my friend! John
Sands Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 9:04 AM
Powerful for sure. Well written John! Happy New Year :)
Gondolf Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 9:08 AM
Thank you so much, Heidi, and Happy New Year to you too!
Ober Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 8:15 AM
Wow. This is a punch-in-the-gut kinda sonnet. Very well penned and powerful.
Gondolf Avatar
January 2, 2019 at 8:30 AM
Heather, thank you so much for the kind words and taking time to read my poetry, I appreciate it. John
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