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A Triolet For My Mother

You never cease amazing me how all these years you loved us so; we tried your patience you’ll agree. You never cease amazing me for in this life no guarantee a person’s love they will bestow. You never cease amazing me how all these years you loved us so. May 5, 2019

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/5/2019 6:04:00 PM

Hello John Gondolf, a mother's love is very strong. Have a nice evening my friend.

John Gondolf
Date: 6/5/2019 8:59:00 PM

Thank you, Darlene, you are so correct. I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Paul Callus

Date: 5/19/2019 3:52:00 AM

This is one of the best smooth flowing winning entries which I have read so far, John. Many mothers are absolutely amazing! Congratulations on your podium finish. Regards // paul

John Gondolf
Date: 5/20/2019 4:24:00 AM

Thanks for the wonderful comment, Paul, I appreciate it. John

Sandra Haight

Date: 5/18/2019 4:54:00 PM

Such a beautiful Triolet, written as a tribute to your wonderful mother, John! Congratulations on your Podium win! Sandra :)

John Gondolf
Date: 5/18/2019 6:01:00 PM

Thank you so much,Sandra, I appreciate it. John

Jan Allison

Date: 5/18/2019 1:57:00 AM

a beautiful tribute John I love the impact of the repeated line 'You never cease amazing me' many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx

John Gondolf
Date: 5/18/2019 7:15:00 AM

Thanks so much, Jan, I appreciate it. John

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/17/2019 2:34:00 PM

Lovely, John. Well done. Congrats on your podium finish.

John Gondolf
Date: 5/17/2019 3:56:00 PM

Thank you, Line, I appreciate it. John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/16/2019 1:13:00 PM

Congratulations John, on this win. Many wonderful blessings to you and your mom. :) Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 5/16/2019 1:16:00 PM

Thank you so much my sweet friend. All my best. John

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/16/2019 11:06:00 AM

A lovely letter of appreciation to your mother; congratulations, John.

John Gondolf
Date: 5/16/2019 11:24:00 AM

Thank you so much, Michelle, I appreciate it. John

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/15/2019 6:50:00 PM

I felt Andrea would be moved by this one, as I was John. Congratulations on your win. I am thrilled to be in your company! xxoo : )

John Gondolf
Date: 5/16/2019 10:06:00 AM

Thank you so much, Connie, your thoughts bring a smile. I appreciate you. Hugs, John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/15/2019 5:37:00 PM

this is a heartwarming tribute to your mom and so well metered. Congrats in my contest.

John Gondolf
Date: 5/16/2019 10:04:00 AM

Thank you so much, Andrea, I appreciate it, and thanks for hosting the contest. John

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/10/2019 4:33:00 AM

This is a beautiful gift for Mother's Day John. I'm sure Andrea will be loved by it. xxoo

John Gondolf
Date: 5/10/2019 4:41:00 AM

Thank you so much, Connie, I appreciate your wonderful thoughts. Happy mother’s day to you my friend. John

Hilo Poet

Date: 5/9/2019 7:45:00 PM

An endearing post Mother's Day sentiment, btw, 'Hau'oli la Makuahine', (Hawaiian translation), 'Happy day, mother!' to yours, Aloha @wk

John Gondolf
Date: 5/10/2019 4:18:00 AM

Thanks, William, I appreciate it. Aloha, John

Allen Beilschmidt Sr.

Date: 5/7/2019 9:32:00 AM

Very very beautiful tribute. You're blessed to still have her

John Gondolf
Date: 5/7/2019 9:36:00 AM

Thanks so much, Allen, I appreciate it. John

Briauna Brown

Date: 5/7/2019 3:11:00 AM

I adore your triolet! You did a wonderful job! Mothers really are something of a godsend aren't they? Good luck in the contest! Best wishes, John! XOXO - Briauna

John Gondolf
Date: 5/7/2019 3:57:00 AM

Thank you so much, Briauna, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. I’m glad you enjoyed my poem. If it weren’t for mothers we wouldn’t be here. All my best. John

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/6/2019 4:19:00 PM

So glad you appreciate you Mom. That's a testament to who you are as a man. Loved the cadence in this poem I read in comnents below she is 95! Yaaa ,,,wunderbar. Panagiota

John Gondolf
Date: 5/6/2019 7:26:00 PM

Thank you so much, Panagiota, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/6/2019 3:19:00 PM

right on target for mother's day, john... beautiful compliment for the first woman in our lives..huggs

John Gondolf
Date: 5/6/2019 3:35:00 PM

Thank you so much, Nette, I appreciate you and your thoughts. John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/5/2019 8:51:00 PM

The repetition of this one line says it all. "You never cease amazing me" I know your mother will cherish these words, she will hold them so close to her heart. Happy Mother's Day to your mom. This is beautiful my dear friend. :) Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 5/6/2019 4:28:00 AM

Thank you for your support, Brandy, your thoughts and comments are always appreciated. John

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/5/2019 10:10:00 AM

Beautiful tribute to your mother John. You never forget their love and sacrifices. Tom

John Gondolf
Date: 5/5/2019 10:16:00 AM

Thanks so much, Tom, I appreciate it. My mother amazes me, she is ninety-five years old and still going strong. I have been blessed in my life. John