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Alone In the Forest

Lost among the dense pine trees
an eerie mist consumes the night,
and hides my path from Luna’s light
as air is thick without a breeze.

I feel an angst I can’t deny
while searching clues upon the ground;
I hear a distant muffled sound
perhaps an owl as lost as I.

Why do I feel alone and lost 
and desperate to find my way;
with sanity I’ve paid the cost
to find the freedom dreams convey.
I’ll leave behind the bridges crossed,
and in lush meadows I will play.


January 24, 2021

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Kim Rodrigues Date: 2/27/2023 8:05:00 AM Beautiful emotion with a wonderful setting! We do such thinking amidst nature..especially a forest of trees! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 2/27/2023 9:17:00 AM Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, Kim. It always makes me smile when someone goes back and reads some of my earlier works. John

Gary Radice Date: 2/8/2021 1:52:00 AM I love this John. I particularly really like the first verse that sets the mysterious scene beautifully. You had me thinking about the possible significance of the owl, John, in your poem.. "The owl symbolizes ancient wisdom, maturity, and strength of character, and can guide us into exploring the unknowns about life. Owls bring about change, and tell us that something in our life needs some attention and adjusting." Cheers - Gary Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 2/8/2021 2:36:00 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Gary, I appreciate it. The owl does have a special significance to me. John

Paulette Calasibetta Date: 1/31/2021 10:21:00 AM Your poignant sonnet exquisitely captures the depth of your sadness. "I've paid the cost to find the freedom dreams convey",is so powerful! Beautiful! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/31/2021 10:37:00 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Paulette, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I need to get off this sadness kick and write something upbeat for a change. :) John

Brandy Nicole Date: 1/24/2021 1:09:00 PM "Perhaps an owl as lost as I" Seems emotions of the heart caress the wind. I can feel them within, my dear friend. I believe the one you long to linger with, feels the same way. This is beautiful and tender, all at the same time. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/24/2021 2:19:00 PM Thank you, Brandy, for sharing your comments and thoughts. Perhaps the distant muffled sounds this wanderer hears are the echoes of a lonely heart. My best to you. Hugs.

Jenna Logan Date: 1/24/2021 7:30:00 AM Angst, sadness, and a sense of loss. If I could part the pines, I'd allow the sunlight to guide your way and warm you. You're not lost, John. You're here with many who love to read your words. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/24/2021 7:53:00 AM Thank you, Jenna, your thoughts light my day and warm my heart. No I'm not lost, I was just in a funky mood when I wrote this several weeks ago. I appreciate you and my many friends here. Hugs.

Tom Cunningham Date: 1/24/2021 6:26:00 AM Life can certainly be like that at times and we feel closed in but darkness fades and we're in the light once more, well written sonnet John. Enjoy your Sunday. Tom P S. Soupmail Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/24/2021 7:03:00 AM Thanks, Tom, I appreciate your thoughts and comments, and thanks for the heads up. Have a great Sunday. John