John Gondolf Poet Sonnet

Another Trip Around the Sun

Two hundred ninety-six seasons have passed
since I first appeared on the earthly scene,
and with luck this season won’t be my last,
and thus with aging I won’t contravene.

The fact that my hair has turned grey and thin,
and aches and pains are the battles I wage,
like roadmaps these wrinkles now line my skin,
I now must admit, to myself, my age.

But aging is like a mountain we climb,
alternatives to growing old are few,
and not one that I wish for at this time.
So now this birthday thought I offer you…

the passing year is not something to shun,
it’s just another trip around the sun.


December 13, 2021

My thoughts reflecting on my birthday last week.
My son told me it was just another trip around the sun.
Thanks for giving me this line, Ron.

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Valerie Staton February 2, 2022 at 10:07 AM I love this poem! It seems as though it was written with ease. Nice rhythm and flow. John Gondolf February 3, 2022 at 3:41 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Valerie, I appreciate it. John

Deb M January 3, 2022 at 6:52 AM A absolutely delightful poem on aging John…..how wise your son sounds well put! Cheers Debx John Gondolf January 3, 2022 at 6:56 AM Thanks, Deb, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Happy new year! John

Kim Rodrigues December 28, 2021 at 4:39 PM Great lines! Happy Belated &$ Years old ;) You now begin your next trip :) John Gondolf December 29, 2021 at 2:45 AM Thank you, Kim, another year older and not much wiser. :) hugs, John

Andrea Dietrich December 25, 2021 at 10:30 PM that trip around the sun goes faster and faster each year after 60. Have fun then. hahaha. If my math is right, you are not quite to 60 yet. I enjoyed this. John Gondolf December 26, 2021 at 4:25 AM Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Andrea, I sure wish your math was correct. :) Hope you and your family had a good Christmas. John

Susan Lawrence December 23, 2021 at 7:44 AM Love this introspective write John . Thought provoking and accepting of place and time . Sending hugs and blessings to you and yours for a happy healthy holiday . Happy Trip around the sun ! All my best , Susan :) John Gondolf December 23, 2021 at 7:47 PM Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and comments, Susan, I appreciate it. Wishing you a blessed holiday. Hugs, John

Connie Marcum Wong December 22, 2021 at 4:31 PM I love that….another trip around the sun. A great thought from your son John. I have four more seasons than you. : ) I hope you had a spectacular birthday. I believe all birthdays should be celebrated in ways that make the individual the happiest. Gatherings are not my cup of tea. Just having my children call to say they remembered is enough for me. I enjoyed your poem. I hope you may celebrate many, many more. Blessings xxoo John Gondolf December 23, 2021 at 7:16 AM Thank you so much for your comments and birthday wishes, Connie. I am like you, I don't care for big celebrations, but I do enjoy hearing from my friends and family. Sending you best wishes for a Merry Christmas! Hugs, John

P.S. Awtry December 18, 2021 at 10:26 AM Belated birthday wishes! What a fine way to celebrate—writing a sonnet—with wisdom and wit and skill :) John Gondolf December 18, 2021 at 12:53 PM Than you so much for the birthday wishes and the comments, I appreciate it. John

Regina Mcintosh December 14, 2021 at 7:26 AM I love this. A great birthday write. Love it. God bless you . Love, Gina John Gondolf December 14, 2021 at 11:07 AM Thank you so much, Gina, I appreciate you. Hugs, John

Ilene Bauer December 13, 2021 at 1:35 PM your son's inspiration worked very well to your advantage, john! a wonderful poem and a happy belated birthday to you... John Gondolf December 13, 2021 at 1:59 PM Thank you so much for sharing your comments, Ilene, and thanks for the birthday wishes. John

Lin Lane December 13, 2021 at 6:41 AM I don't celebrate birthdays, John, but I appreciated reading your fine sonnet. Thank you for sharing your fine write, and thank Ron for the impetus he gave you. It was a wonderful gift. John Gondolf December 13, 2021 at 9:44 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Lin, I don't celebrate birthdays much either. For me it's just another day in the life. John

Tom Cunningham December 13, 2021 at 4:58 AM A very happy belated birthday John, hope you have many more journeys around the sun. I hope you are keeping well, I often think of what my brother once said on his 40th birthday, that bits start to drop off, I laughed at him then but I'm not laughing now lol. Tom John Gondolf December 13, 2021 at 9:39 AM Thanks for sharing your comments, Tom, and for the birthday wishes. Wishing you and your family a joyous Christmas season. John