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A Pleasant Reverie

It is morn in the countryside late in the spring,
and the lake is so placid and birds they all sing.
All the flowers in bloom and the air is so clean;
not a day that’s so lovely has ever been seen.

As I walk to the lake I can see little swirls
where the fish break the surface as morning unfurls.
It is late in the spring when the fish end their spawn
that the fishing is best; to this place I am drawn.

For the crappie are biting or so I am told,
and a stringer of fish is a sight to behold.
There’s a fish fry tonight; I can taste it right now;
to my house you can come and your friends I’ll allow.

But my telephone rings and it brings me to life
brings me back to my world which is filled with much strife;
many deadlines to meet and my day is extreme,
and my walk through the country was merely a dream.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Ashley Avatar
February 25, 2018 at 10:03 AM
Such lovely content, John, with beautiful imagery to adorn your poetic lines.. a fantastic write. Congratulations on your wonderful win!
Gondolf Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 4:01 AM
Thank you for your wonderful comment, Susan, I appreciate your support and encouragement. John
Gauthier Avatar
February 24, 2018 at 4:44 PM
Forget the strife and let's go fishing, John. Congrats on your winning poem.
Gondolf Avatar
February 24, 2018 at 4:59 PM
thanks so much, Line, I appreciate it. Bet there is some good salmon and trout fishing in Ottawa, eh? John
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 24, 2018 at 3:29 PM
A brief respite from the drudgery of work John. A lovely poetry break! Congratulations on a wonderful win! : )
Gondolf Avatar
February 24, 2018 at 4:56 PM
Thank you so much, Connie, I appreciate it. John
Hamilton Avatar
February 24, 2018 at 1:52 PM
Wonderful write John, congrats on a fine placement!
Gondolf Avatar
February 24, 2018 at 4:55 PM
Thanks so much, John, and thanks for hosting the contest. John
Hay Avatar
January 17, 2018 at 3:33 PM
Wonderful!! Its good to take a break, even if only in dreams, especially if this beautiful place is the scene! I love ' as morning unfurls'. Warm regards, Laura
Gondolf Avatar
January 17, 2018 at 4:29 PM
Laura, thank you for your wonderful comments and visit. John
Allison Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 3:04 PM
what a glorious descriptive poem John I feel so at peace reading your tranquil lines such a shame it was just a dream good luck in the contest:-( hugs Jan xx
Gondolf Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 3:27 PM
Jan, Thank you so much for your comments and your support. I hope you are feeling better. John
Godwin Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 10:11 AM
Tim, my best half, is sitting here so I began reading your poem aloud. Upon completion, we both emitted emphatic "WOWS". I told him you were GOOD and then you showed him you were GOOD. Awesome write. That isn't Lewisville or Lake Joe Pool by chance? A poem that gives me chills is thus identified as a poem, I still have chills. CayCay (gotta fav this)
Gondolf Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 11:44 AM
Also, thank you for the FAVE!
Gondolf Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 10:48 AM
CayCay, I am in awe that you read this aloud to your hubby, I am so glad you both enjoyed it. The picture came off the internet; I just wanted something very serene looking. Lake Lewisville is my go to lake though, since I live in Carrollton. CayCay, I so much appreciate your support and encouragement my dear poetic friend. John
Lamoureux Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 8:50 AM
I would say you nailed this piece. I’m sure Craig will appreciate your skill.
Gondolf Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 10:43 AM
Thank you so much, Richard, I appreciate your support. John
Duet Avatar
January 11, 2018 at 12:52 AM
What a lovely daydream and what a lovely poem! Now I want some fish. Never stop daydreaming, John. It nets you some great poetry. Carole :D
Gondolf Avatar
January 11, 2018 at 4:59 AM
Carole, thank you for your wonderful comments. John
Dietrich Avatar
January 10, 2018 at 5:41 PM
aHA, So it was all but a dream!! Well, you made it sound fantastic!! very well done, John
Gondolf Avatar
January 11, 2018 at 4:54 AM
Thank you, Andrea. I do much dreaming this time of year. John
Hoffman Avatar
January 9, 2018 at 8:07 PM
Your poem paints such a lovely lake scene John…such nice fishing imagery! Good luck in the contest!~Che :)
Gondolf Avatar
January 9, 2018 at 9:42 PM
Thank you, Cheryl, glad you liked it.
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January 9, 2018 at 12:41 PM
with much luck in Craig's contest. John, it's a very great write, Enjoyed reading your poem today. ~LINDA~
Gondolf Avatar
January 9, 2018 at 1:20 PM
Linda, thank you for the kind comment, I'm glad you enjoyed it. John
Andresen Avatar
January 9, 2018 at 4:52 AM
- You have created a so pretty picture, John - Today's technology is disturbing and breaking our attention in nature's beauty - I always put the phone on "silent" when I'm in nature - Good luck in the contest - Have a nice day :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Gondolf Avatar
January 9, 2018 at 7:26 AM
Hi Anna-Lise, thanks for your comments. I too enjoy the solitude of nature without any interruptions. John
Jent Avatar
January 8, 2018 at 12:48 PM
This another poem that hits the spot. The poem paints a picture as well as the picture shown.. a very relaxing poem. Well done.....Wayne
Gondolf Avatar
January 8, 2018 at 1:37 PM
Thanks, Wayne, I'm glad you enjoyed this poem. My days can sometimes get quite stressful and poems and pictures like this help me get through the day. John
Williams Avatar
January 8, 2018 at 6:56 AM
A great poem John, Such a lovely vision - I have seen it many a time in Australia. I could smell the aroma of the frying fish - as with the fragrance of the setting - Alas it was only a day dream - but the sensations stayed. All the best for the Contest - the meter is excellent - I must FAVE this...Maria
Gondolf Avatar
January 8, 2018 at 7:04 AM
Maria, thank you so much for your wonderful comment, I'm glad that you enjoyed my reverie. And thank you for the FAVE! John
Sands Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 9:02 PM
Oh what a lovely dream! I enjoyed this :)
Gondolf Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 9:20 PM
Thank you for your wonderful comment, Heidi, I appreciate your support so much. John
Y. Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 8:42 PM
Hi John, I agree with Richard, you brought the dream to life. And for a moment I was lost in your dream. Everything was just breathtaking. Good content and good rhymes. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis
Gondolf Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 9:10 PM
Thank you, Alexis, I’m glad I was able to help you escape into my dream for just a moment. As always I appreciate your comments. John
Bauer Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 7:06 PM
as a fellow rhymer, i am very impressed with your command of rhythm and rhyme, john. this poem is another wonderful example of some beautifully written verse...
Gondolf Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 8:58 PM
Thank you so much, Ilene, I appreciate your support and encouragement. John
Lamoureux Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 3:14 PM
You brought the dream to life. This was a nice mental break.
Gondolf Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 3:32 PM
Richard, thanks so much for your comments and visit. I have several paintings hanging in my office to help me escape when need be. John
Tripp Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 1:06 PM
I see you tried the contest! Good for you! I'm still whimpering and whining about the dah dah Dah stuff, lol. This is a fantastic write. You got me with those last couple lines. I was right there fishing with you for a while there! Very vivid imagery. Great poem, my friend. Best for a win.
Gondolf Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 2:49 PM
Rhoda, thank you always for your encouragement and support. John
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