John Gondolf Poet Rhyme

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 July 23, 2018 at 3:40 PM This is excellent John! Romantic and lovely, expressed in flowing lines. Congratulations on your win! : ) John Gondolf July 23, 2018 at 3:54 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 July 17, 2018 at 9:49 AM Back to congratulate you for your win again. Sad poem. Enjoyed. John Gondolf July 17, 2018 at 11:28 AM Thank you, Susan.

Brian Densham July 16, 2018 at 12:34 PM Congratulations on your placement! John Gondolf July 16, 2018 at 12:46 PM Thank you.

Emile Pinet July 16, 2018 at 12:11 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. John Gondolf July 16, 2018 at 12:15 PM Thank you, Emile, I appreciate it, and thanks for hosting this contest. John

Pandita Sietesantos July 2, 2018 at 2:31 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

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

Susan Gentry June 30, 2018 at 8:27 AM Congratulations on your win using the 8 words. Well done! :) John Gondolf June 30, 2018 at 8:45 AM Thank you, Susan, I appreciate it. John

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

Carolyn Devonshire June 22, 2018 at 3:02 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 John Gondolf June 22, 2018 at 4:31 PM Thank you so much, Carolyn, I appreciate your support. John

Kim Rodrigues June 21, 2018 at 6:58 PM Wonderfully written though sad in content! John Gondolf June 22, 2018 at 6:18 AM Thank you, Kim.

Tom Cunningham June 21, 2018 at 9:53 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 John Gondolf June 21, 2018 at 12:15 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 June 21, 2018 at 9:16 AM A typical tale of woe. One looking for love, the other for the bigger better deal. Nicely penned, John. Rejection is brutal! John Gondolf June 21, 2018 at 10:30 AM Thanks, Daniel, I appreciate it. John

Heidi Sands June 21, 2018 at 8:15 AM Well written John. I can feel it as I read it :) John Gondolf June 21, 2018 at 9:35 AM Thank you for your comments, Heidi, I appreciate it. John