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A Bewildering Betrayal

When first I saw her on that day,
   the subtle way she looked at me,
      I felt that we were meant to be.

I thought we’d walk down life’s pathway,
   and tantalize stroll through love’s door;
      we’d take the plunge for evermore.

Our bond forever to portray
   together joined no matter what,
      we’d share together our life, but

I never thought she would betray
   fallacious image of our love, 
      eviscerate bond from above.

But lures of life lead her astray
   down vortex of the dark of night,
      bewilder our love with this blight.

And here behind I sadly stay
   with scarlet visions giving chase,
      as salty tears stream down my face.

When first I saw her on that day
I thought we’d walk down life’s pathway;
our bond forever to portray.
I never thought she would betray,
but lures of life lead her astray,
and here behind I sadly stay.



June 21, 2018

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Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/23/2018 3:40:00 PM This is excellent John! Romantic and lovely, expressed in flowing lines. Congratulations on your win! : ) Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 7/23/2018 3:54:00 PM Thank you so much, Connie, it means a lot coming from you. This is the first poem I've written in your form and I rather enjoyed it; I will try it again! John

Susan Gentry Date: 7/17/2018 9:49:00 AM Back to congratulate you for your win again. Sad poem. Enjoyed. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 7/17/2018 11:28:00 AM Thank you, Susan.

Brian Densham Date: 7/16/2018 12:34:00 PM Congratulations on your placement! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 7/16/2018 12:46:00 PM Thank you.

Emile Pinet Date: 7/16/2018 12:11:00 PM Congratulations John, your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, it was a very tough contest to judge, well done my friend, Emile. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 7/16/2018 12:15:00 PM Thank you, Emile, I appreciate it, and thanks for hosting this contest. John

Pandita Sietesantos Date: 7/2/2018 2:31:00 PM This is a powerful, insightful piece, John, that teaches something about life and love - some relationships are just not meant to be even when they may appear promising. Congratulations, my friend, on your win. Hugs and love. Pandita Login to Reply

Sandra Haight Date: 7/2/2018 1:53:00 PM Such an outstanding poem, John, using those eight words and the Constanza form! Congratulations on your podium placement! Sandra Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 7/2/2018 2:13:00 PM Thank you so much, Sandra, I appreciate it. John

Susan Gentry Date: 6/30/2018 8:27:00 AM Congratulations on your win using the 8 words. Well done! :) Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/30/2018 8:45:00 AM Thank you, Susan, I appreciate it. John

John Hamilton Date: 6/29/2018 6:57:00 PM This is a difficult form to pull off, but you did it well. Congrats John on a fine win Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/29/2018 10:33:00 PM Thanks John, I appreciate it, and thanks for hosting the contest.

Sandra L. Weiss Date: 6/23/2018 4:00:00 PM A beautifully written poem, a beautiful type of poem. Lovely, but sad. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/23/2018 4:33:00 PM Thank you for your wonderful comments. Sandy, I appreciate your support. All the best my friend. John

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 6/22/2018 3:02:00 PM Wow! This form seems so difficult to me, but you employed it with ease and created a heartfelt narrative of love found and then lost. Beautiful, John! Best wishes in the contest! Hugs, Carolyn Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/22/2018 4:31:00 PM Thank you so much, Carolyn, I appreciate your support. John

Kim Rodrigues Date: 6/21/2018 6:58:00 PM Wonderfully written though sad in content! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/22/2018 6:18:00 AM Thank you, Kim.

Tom Cunningham Date: 6/21/2018 9:53:00 AM A sad verse John, often heard of a partner wanting more then finding out there was no gold at the end of the rainbow but then too late the bridges were burnt. Tom Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/21/2018 12:15:00 PM Thanks, Tom. People no longer believe in "till death do us part" I'm not even sure if that's part of the marriage vows any more. John

Daniel Turner Date: 6/21/2018 9:16:00 AM A typical tale of woe. One looking for love, the other for the bigger better deal. Nicely penned, John. Rejection is brutal! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/21/2018 10:30:00 AM Thanks, Daniel, I appreciate it. John

Heidi Sands Date: 6/21/2018 8:15:00 AM Well written John. I can feel it as I read it :) Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/21/2018 9:35:00 AM Thank you for your comments, Heidi, I appreciate it. John