John Gondolf Poet Rondeau

As Cold Winds Blow

As cold winds blow this time of year,
the limbs are bare, the winter’s here;
a frigid frost hangs in the air.
With season’s change we’re well aware
that endless nights will soon appear.

We wrap ourselves to hide the fear
brought on by darkness ever near,
and hibernate within our lair…
          as cold winds blow.

We dream of azure skies so clear;
the summer sun we so revere;
alas, ‘tis gone this weather fair.
We curse the darkness with a swear…
despising winter that we jeer…
          as cold winds blow.


December 2, 2019

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Keith O.J. Hunt January 1, 2020 at 12:30 PM Excellent write;-) John Gondolf January 1, 2020 at 1:09 PM Thanks, Keith, I appreciate it.

Emile Pinet December 28, 2019 at 5:32 PM Congratulations John! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest. This contest was very tough to judge, for I was very strict, well done my friend, Emile. John Gondolf December 29, 2019 at 7:23 AM Thanks so much, Emile, I appreciate it. And thanks for hosting the contest. Happy New Years my friend. John

Panagiota Romios December 24, 2019 at 12:42 AM John! A lovely Rondeau, and Merry Christmas Panagiota John Gondolf December 24, 2019 at 9:06 AM Thank you, Panagiota. Merry Christmas to you and yours my friend! Hugs, John

Gershon Wolf December 12, 2019 at 5:58 PM Oh, those cold winds!! Brrrr. You've set the tone for me, John --- Away I go into my lair! --- Yog Bear John Gondolf December 12, 2019 at 10:10 PM Keep warm, Gershon, happy holidays. John

Kim Rodrigues December 8, 2019 at 6:56 AM I see it and feel it through your eyes! Always impeccable wording, my friend! John Gondolf December 8, 2019 at 9:43 AM Thank you, Kim, I appreciate your kind words. Hugs, John

Kelly Deschler December 6, 2019 at 8:07 PM A very, very nice piece of poetry with good flow and rhythm, and vivid imagery... Great work John! John Gondolf December 7, 2019 at 8:44 AM Thank you so much, Kelly, I appreciate it. Hugs, John

Jennifer Proxenos December 4, 2019 at 11:01 AM As usual a wonderful poem - you are forever endless in your brilliant poetry John, Hugs and blessings my friend. Jennifer. John Gondolf December 4, 2019 at 6:52 PM Thank you so much, Jenn, I’m humbled by your kind words. I certainly don’t consider my poetry brilliant but I’m so glad you like it. Thank you my dear friend. Hugs, John

Sandra Adams December 3, 2019 at 7:23 PM i read this as a cold winds blow here... beautifully penned John, vivid imagery laced within... best wishes in the contest! hugs John Gondolf December 3, 2019 at 8:46 PM Thank you, Sandy, I appreciate it. Today was a beautiful day here in Texas. Hugs, John

Brandy Nicole December 3, 2019 at 10:31 AM It is that time of year, for lingering in warm thoughts. Drinking hot chocolate with tiny clouds. :) Each season wraps so beautifully around the next. Your words capture the feeling of Winter. Nicely done my friend. ~ Brandy John Gondolf December 3, 2019 at 12:44 PM Thank you, Brandy, I always enjoy hearing your thoughts and comments. All the best my dear friend. Hugs, John

Andrea Dietrich December 2, 2019 at 6:15 PM I love a good rondeau, and this is one for sure, John. John Gondolf December 2, 2019 at 6:48 PM Thank you, Andrea, I appreciate your comments and visit. Hugs, John

Heidi Sands December 2, 2019 at 7:59 AM Great poem John. The wind in winter, sure is cold. Well done :) John Gondolf December 2, 2019 at 8:40 AM Thank you, Heidi, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. Hugs, John

Tom Cunningham December 2, 2019 at 7:30 AM Love the imagery John, hard frost here today and a chill wind blew. Roll on spring, good luck. Tom John Gondolf December 2, 2019 at 8:38 AM Thanks, Tom, I appreciate it. It was cold here this morning as well but it is supposed to warm up this afternoon. John

Kim Rodrigues December 2, 2019 at 6:50 AM Rich in imagery! Love your poetry, John! A fave! GL in contest. John Gondolf December 2, 2019 at 6:55 AM Thanks so much, Kim, I appreciate your kind words. And thanks for the fav. Hugs, John