John Gondolf Poet Sonnet

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Autumn's Breath

Beneath the amber dawn and autumn hues,
a cabin hides where forest touches shore;
its chimney breathes a puff of whitish blue
a sign of warmth behind its worn wood door.

The lake reflects the calm of autumn’s sphere,
as early morning mist hangs in the air;
and ripples, echoing the fading year,
sedately disappear as if not there.

Within the timbered walls a peace resides,
a place to gather thoughts as seasons wane;
I reminisce the dreams my mind confides
and pen the moments of my life’s refrain.

   So let me dwell where autumn’s breath is slow
   and write the rhymes no summer song could know.


October 21, 2025

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Jeanette Swan August 1, 2026 at 3:06 PM Love sonnets. This one is a beauty :) John Gondolf August 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM Thank you so much, Jeanette, I appreciate it.

Kim Rodrigues July 12, 2026 at 5:32 AM Enjoyed your sonnet and especially: I reminisce the dreams my mind confides and pen the moments of my life’s refrain. I hope you will take time to read my hybronnet poem, “Garden Storm.”

Brandy Nicole October 21, 2025 at 2:34 PM ' So let me dwell where autumn’s breath is slow. ' This thought is soft, symbolic and poetic, my dear friend. There's a longing to linger in these delicate moments. The images you paint are serene, peaceful and elegant. I'm embracing the many tender emotions that tangle around your words. The picture is beautiful. Just love a cabin surrounding the water like that, with all those vivid colors. Many wonderful blessings to you, John. Hugs, Brandy John Gondolf October 22, 2025 at 2:45 AM This cabin in my mind is the perfect place to linger and share my thoughts on life and love. May your moments be filled with the blessings of autumn my dear friend. Hugs, John

Daniel Henry Rodgers October 21, 2025 at 9:57 AM Hello John, it is like stepping into an autumn sanctuary. Very calming. Autumn Blessings, John, Daniel John Gondolf October 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Daniel. This picture gave me a very calming feeling, I’m glad my words did the same for you. Autumn blessings to you. John

Kevin Leake October 21, 2025 at 8:33 AM Nice write John Enjoyed it A nice quiet time in the cabin Best wishes Kevin John Gondolf October 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Kevin, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John

John Lawless October 21, 2025 at 5:15 AM and the Head of the Charles Regatta is on this weekend. A wild time on the old river. Loved this poem John although I've already put my kayak to bed with the bears. John Gondolf October 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, John. We still have a couple weeks of kayaking left here in Texas.