John Gondolf Poet Free verse

Another Quiet Saturday Night

Another quiet Saturday night...
the silence is deafening
as I sit alone lost in my thoughts.

I feel a chill in the air...
raindrops are gently tapping
against the window panes of my heart
like teardrops gently falling from heaven.

I hear soft sounds…
in the background music is playing
muted notes of faded melodies
as my thoughts drift through
the muted dreams of our faded love.

My mind wanders back in time...
recalling summer nights so long ago
when only the August moon
knew of the passions we shared,
passions forever etched
in the memories of my mind.

I look around the room...
seeing only shadows of ghosts
cast upon the walls of my dreams
in the stillness of this lonely night.

I wonder if…
you are also lost in the silence of
another quiet Saturday night.


October 1, 2020

Poem of the Day - October 2, 2020

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Joseph May August 30, 2022 at 5:15 AM Congrats on your win John, Very nicely done John Gondolf August 30, 2022 at 7:11 AM Thank you, Joseph, I appreciate it.

Susan Lawrence January 28, 2021 at 11:28 AM John, ...heartfelt, lovely, visceral and lonely . I feel as if I am sitting with you in the room . Very intimate and def a fav for me! Susan :) John Gondolf January 28, 2021 at 12:37 PM Thank you so much, Susan, I'm glad I could coney such feeling to you through my simple verse. And thanks os much for the fav. Hugs, John

John Hamilton January 5, 2021 at 6:50 PM I remembered this one John, still a great read, congrats on another win! John Gondolf January 6, 2021 at 6:31 AM Thanks, John, I appreciate it.

John Hamilton October 10, 2020 at 2:40 PM A wonderful write John, sorry for a belated congrats on POTD, I don't follow that very much to be honest, but I did love this melancholic write! Lost love always inspires the deepest emotions! John Gondolf October 10, 2020 at 2:43 PM Thanks for sharing your thoughts, John, I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Paula Goldsmith October 6, 2020 at 9:40 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. Sorry, this is a little late. I was off the computer. Last Friday night the moon was so very big and extra beautiful. I love where you say, "cast upon the walls of my dreams." A wonderful write. Enjoy your win and day.............. John Gondolf October 6, 2020 at 6:01 PM Thank you so much, Paula, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Susan Ashley October 5, 2020 at 8:27 AM Ah, the August moon, beneath which, one is in the romantic bloom of life. John, there is such exquisite heartache in your wistful poem of lost love. A love and time that can never be re-captured, except for in the sad nostalgia of a quiet Saturday night. Congratulations on your wonderful recognition with POTD honors, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan John Gondolf October 5, 2020 at 9:20 AM Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, Susan, I appreciate you. Hugs, John

Andrea Dietrich October 3, 2020 at 6:13 PM this is a very well deserved POTD, dear poet!! John Gondolf October 3, 2020 at 6:34 PM Thank you, Andrea, I appreciate it. John

John Watt October 3, 2020 at 10:18 AM Nicely written reminiscence, John. I wonder these thoughts sometimes too, about past relationships and friends. Congrats for your POTD honors ~ John John Gondolf October 3, 2020 at 11:47 AM Thanks, John, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. Cheers, John

Jennifer Proxenos October 3, 2020 at 6:20 AM Congratulations dear John on a wonderful win and honor, enjoy your day - continue writing your golden poem, this is a fave. for me. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. John Gondolf October 3, 2020 at 11:45 AM Thank you, Jenn, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. And thanks for saving it to your favorites. Hugs, John

Jan Allison October 3, 2020 at 3:33 AM excellent choice for POTD many congrats John:-) hugs jan xx John Gondolf October 3, 2020 at 4:56 AM Thank you so much, Jan, I appreciate it. John

Jennifer Fenn October 2, 2020 at 11:16 PM Wow, beautiful poem. You write with feeling. John Gondolf October 3, 2020 at 4:54 AM Thank you, Jennifer, I’m glad you liked it. John

Anitha Jayasankar October 2, 2020 at 10:37 PM Liked your style of writing! A reader would be able to feel the emotions behind 'quiet Saturday night'. Congrats on POTD. Ani John Gondolf October 3, 2020 at 4:52 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Ani, I’m glad you could feel the emotions. Actually this is not my normal style of writing, I usually write rhymes but I like to change things up once in a while. John

Brandy Nicole October 2, 2020 at 6:47 PM Your words shine, my dear sweet friend. Congratulations John, on Poem of the Day. Hugs, Brandy John Gondolf October 2, 2020 at 7:42 PM Thank you my dear friend, I appreciate you. Hugs.

Daniel Turner October 2, 2020 at 4:13 PM John, congratulations on POTD honors. Very well written. It's logical that when we reflect, those shiniest objects are the first to draw our attention. I hope you have a super weekend. John Gondolf October 2, 2020 at 7:38 PM Thanks, Daniel, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. Have a great weekend.

Anais Vionet October 2, 2020 at 12:20 PM Lovely poem Mr. Gondolf =] What's a "POTD" award? And congratulations! John Gondolf October 2, 2020 at 12:54 PM Thank you, Anais. I would prefer you call me John, I don't need to be reminded that I'm getting old. :) Every day a poem is selected as "Poem of the Day" I'm not sure what their criteria for selection is. Have a great weekend my young friend. John

Tania Kitchin October 2, 2020 at 11:55 AM Congratulations on POTD John, enjoyed this very much! John Gondolf October 2, 2020 at 12:47 PM Thank you, Tania, I'm glad you enjoyed it. John

Gershon Wolf October 2, 2020 at 9:07 AM Back with congratulations on POTD, John. Well-deserved for sure. Happy Weekend, Gershon John Gondolf October 2, 2020 at 11:33 AM Thanks, Gershon, I appreciate it. Cheers, John

Constance La France October 2, 2020 at 8:15 AM John, congratulations on POTD with this beauty _Constance John Gondolf October 2, 2020 at 11:33 AM Thank you, Constance, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. Hugs, John

Connie Marcum Wong October 2, 2020 at 8:08 AM That big full moon brings about many reflections of the past to enjoy. This is a beautiful selection being honored for POTD John. Congratulations! Blessings xxoo John Gondolf October 2, 2020 at 11:31 AM Thank you so much, Connie, I appreciate it. I hope everything is well in your world. Hugs, John

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 2, 2020 at 6:57 AM Congratulations on POTD John, xomo! John Gondolf October 2, 2020 at 7:25 AM Thank you, Mo, I appreciate it. Hugs.

Vijay Pandit October 2, 2020 at 5:10 AM Congrats John on poem of the day. Truly reflective poem--many can relate to. John Gondolf October 2, 2020 at 5:54 AM Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Vijay, I appreciate it. John

Jenna Logan October 2, 2020 at 3:58 AM Congratulations on having potd, John. Lots of quiet Saturday nights in the last 7 months, and looks like that will be the way of life in the foreseeable future. ;(. I apologize for not commenting in the last few days...I took a couple of days off from reading and only posted a couple of things to beat contest deadlines Forgive? John Gondolf October 2, 2020 at 4:22 AM Thank you, Jenna :) Of course I forgive, I understand that we all have busy lives outside of PS and sometimes we just need a break. Seems I have been bad about not reading and commenting myself lately. I'm glad to see that you are back and all is well. Hugs, John

Tom Cunningham October 2, 2020 at 12:55 AM Back with congratulations John on POTD, a well deserved honour. Tom John Gondolf October 2, 2020 at 2:21 AM Thanks, Tom, I appreciate it. This was certainly unexpected, I am honored and humbled. John

Janice Canerdy October 1, 2020 at 7:58 PM John, a big CONGRATS on your win! Janice John Gondolf October 2, 2020 at 2:17 AM Thank you so much, Janice, I appreciate it. John

Angela Crabtree October 1, 2020 at 4:32 PM I'm sure she's thinking of you too. A great expression of feelings and an excellent poem of nostalgia. Peace, Angie John Gondolf October 1, 2020 at 5:58 PM Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Angie, I appreciate it. Hugs, John

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