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As Time Slips By

“recently scenes of early life have stolen into my mind,
               like breezes blown ..."
                                              - Samuel Taylor Coleridge 


As Time Slips By

As time slips by and days grow short 
a troubled chill hangs in the air,
and life clings to its last resort.

Now gone are days of summers fair
that sated all my fantasies 
with youthful bliss and time to share.

But lately drifting with the breeze
and lighting gently in my mind
while putting aging thoughts at ease

are reveries that now unwind
revealing in their beauty shown
like treasures once again I find.

These memories are mine alone 
of days gone by and dreams once known.


October 13, 2022

Poem of the Day - October 14, 2022

Copyright © John Gondolf | Year Posted 2022

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Margarita Lillico Date: 10/21/2022 7:15:00 PM I feel it too, now that you woke IT up! Congrats! XO Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/21/2022 7:28:00 PM Thank you, Maggie, I appreciate it. I’m glad I woke IT up so you could feel it. I hope all is well in the great north. Hugs, John

Unseeking Seeker Date: 10/20/2022 8:43:00 AM Congrats on your win in Brian’s contest! Well deserved Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/21/2022 2:57:00 AM Thank you, US, I appreciate it.

Deb M Date: 10/18/2022 11:17:00 PM Congratulations John on a beautiful poem of nostalgia , reflection and memories…which brings such joy and a tinge of sadness….A lovely poem John…Debx Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/19/2022 8:26:00 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Deb, I appreciate it. Hugs, John

Emilia James Date: 10/17/2022 10:19:00 AM Wonderfully written as always John and congratulations on your POTD. Emilia : ) Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/19/2022 8:25:00 AM Thank you so much, Emilia, I appreciate it. Hugs, John

I Am Anaya Date: 10/15/2022 8:50:00 AM A fabulous write, congratulations on your POTD, John Gondolf! I Am Anaya Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/15/2022 9:44:00 AM Thank you so much for your comments and visit, Anaya, I appreciate it. John

Valsa George Date: 10/14/2022 10:10:00 PM I can so well relate. When we grow old, as in autumn and winter, a chilly breeze blows into our life. But we can warm ourseves in the sweet and warm memories of youthful days once gone and loves once known. Congratulations John on your POTD Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/15/2022 6:44:00 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Valsa. Those sweet memories bring warmth to our hearts on those cold grey nights. John

Brandy Nicole Date: 10/14/2022 6:57:00 PM Time may slip by, but words will always be. A beautiful, sweet memory. Congratulations John, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/15/2022 6:39:00 AM Ah yes, words will always be there, and your wors always inspire me. Thank you for being such a faithful supporter of my writing. Hugs, John

Tania Kitchin Date: 10/14/2022 6:50:00 PM John, a beautiful poem, congratulations on POTD! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/15/2022 6:38:00 AM Thank you, Tania, I appreciate it.

Susan Lawrence Date: 10/14/2022 6:18:00 PM Beautiful deep and poignant with visceral emotions John . Congratulations on POTD! Hugs, Susan:) Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/15/2022 4:36:00 AM Thank you so much, Susan, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. Hugs, John

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/14/2022 11:24:00 AM - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., John - Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/15/2022 4:35:00 AM Thank you so much, Anne-Lise, I appreciate it.

Jim Slaughter Date: 10/14/2022 10:54:00 AM Quite lovely, John. Mr. Coleridge couldn't have written it better. A great choice for POTD, also. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/15/2022 4:33:00 AM Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Jim, I appreciate it.

Gershon Wolf Date: 10/14/2022 8:14:00 AM Gosh, John. How would you know anything about this topic?! You are certainly perspicacious for a youngster! ... Seriously, sage words recorded here. Congratulations on POTD, and here's to Sunny Days. :) Gershon Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/15/2022 4:23:00 AM Wow, Gershon, if you think I’m a youngster you must be really old. Just kidding…thanks for sharing your thoughts and the new word to add to my vocabulary. John

L Milton Hankins Date: 10/14/2022 7:54:00 AM Fine writing, John. Congratulations on your P.O.T.D.! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/15/2022 4:18:00 AM Thanks for the visit and comments, Milt, I appreciate it.

Bill Baker Date: 10/14/2022 7:48:00 AM Congratulations on your POTD, John. Your poem was a pleasant read, and your form was magnificent. Enjoy your special day, my friend. Bill Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/15/2022 4:17:00 AM Thanks, Bill, I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Paulette Calasibetta Date: 10/14/2022 7:11:00 AM Congratulations on your POTD! Truly, your words are a beacon of light in the time that is slipping by ~ in memories. :)Paulette Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/15/2022 4:07:00 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Paulette, I appreciate it.

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 10/14/2022 7:09:00 AM Congratulations John, on the honor of your POTD! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/15/2022 4:07:00 AM Thank you, Linda.

Daisy Meadows Date: 10/14/2022 6:16:00 AM Congratulations on your POTD. Well done. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/14/2022 6:37:00 AM Thank you, Jeanette, I appreciate it. John

Heidi Sands Date: 10/14/2022 5:45:00 AM Congratulations for this beautiful POTD John :) Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/14/2022 6:36:00 AM Thank you so much, Heidi, I appreciate it. John

Mike Gentile Date: 10/14/2022 5:17:00 AM Congratulations John on your POTD!! This is such a beautiful expression of passing time and one that we all seem to relate to! Enjoy your day!! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/14/2022 6:36:00 AM Thanks, Mike, I appreciate it. The more we hang around, the more we relate to the aging process, but it's better than the alternative.

Jeff Kyser Date: 10/14/2022 4:26:00 AM Well, how 'bout that! Congrats on the POTD to go with this fave, John. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/14/2022 4:33:00 AM Thanks again, Jeff.

Constance La France Date: 10/14/2022 2:54:00 AM John, a lovely poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, blessings Constance Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/14/2022 3:03:00 AM Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and comments, Constance, I appreciate it. It was this quote by Coleridge that gave me inspiration for this, thanks for sharing it. My muse hasn’t had much inspiration lately. John

Unseeking Seeker Date: 10/14/2022 2:53:00 AM Back again with warm congratulations on POTD, John Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/14/2022 3:05:00 AM Thank you, US, I appreciate it.

Jenna Logan Date: 10/14/2022 2:14:00 AM As POTD your lines shine even brighter. Congratulations, John. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/14/2022 2:55:00 AM Thank you, Jenna, your comments bring a smile to my heart. John

Tom Cunningham Date: 10/14/2022 12:52:00 AM An enjoyable read John, those memories of the past are priceless. Congratulations on the honour of POTD. Hope you're keeping well. Tom Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/14/2022 2:53:00 AM Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Tom, I appreciate it. I have been quite busy lately and haven’t had much time for poetry. John

Brandy Nicole Date: 10/13/2022 7:27:00 PM Those fantasies of youthful bliss, will always be near and dear to your heart. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. This is beautiful, tender and emotional, all at the same time. I'm placing this in my favorites, to read again and again. Many wonderful blessings to you, my dear sweet friend. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/14/2022 2:48:00 AM Thank you so much, Brandy, it seems like the older we get the dearer those memories become. Thanks for adding it to your favorites. Hugs, John

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