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Beneath the Beauty

As in my garden blooms a beauty fair, a crimson rose to brighten up this day. The dew drops cleanse her face in morning air, but hiding ‘neath her leaves her thorns betray. While lying next to you in spousal bed I gaze upon your sleeping face this morn; a face so fair as rose of crimson red, and I recall the beauty’s hidden thorn. Rose how could you betray me as you do, and carry on your tryst so damnably, while thinking that your thorns would hide from view, and that your face be only thing I see. Beware the beauty of the crimson rose; her hidden thorns may cause your love’s depose. July 31, 2018

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Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 8/26/2018 8:42:00 PM

A lovely sonnet, congrats on your win. Quite good at all of this, I think! : )

John Gondolf
Date: 8/26/2018 8:59:00 PM

Thank you, Sandy, I appreciate your support. John

Charles Reese

Date: 8/15/2018 10:09:00 AM

A very nice sonnet well deserving of your win,

John Gondolf
Date: 8/15/2018 11:08:00 AM

Thanks for the visit, Charles, I appreciate your comments. John

Susan Gentry

Date: 8/11/2018 11:58:00 PM

Back to congratulate you again for your win again. Well done!

John Gondolf
Date: 8/12/2018 5:58:00 AM

Thank you, Susan, I appreciate you. John

Line Gauthier

Date: 8/11/2018 8:43:00 AM

Wow, awesome rhythm, John. Congrats on your gold medal win.

John Gondolf
Date: 8/11/2018 12:16:00 PM

Thank you, Line.

Susan Gentry

Date: 8/8/2018 8:17:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Enjoyed this beautiful sonnet!

John Gondolf
Date: 8/8/2018 8:20:00 AM

Thank you, Susan.

Sandra Haight

Date: 8/6/2018 4:09:00 PM

Such a powerful, heartfelt Sonnet, John, and so very well-written. Congratulations on your fine placement on the winner's list. Sandra

John Gondolf
Date: 8/6/2018 4:14:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sandra, I appreciate it. John

Charlie Smith

Date: 8/6/2018 12:37:00 PM

Back to congratulate you John, well done...

John Gondolf
Date: 8/6/2018 12:41:00 PM

Thanks, Charlie, I appreciate it. John

Eve Roper

Date: 8/5/2018 6:55:00 PM

Magnificent, John, congratulations on your win !Hugs Eve

John Gondolf
Date: 8/5/2018 9:49:00 PM

Thank you, Eve, I appreciate it. John

Craig Cornish

Date: 8/5/2018 6:11:00 PM

Truly feels Shakespearian John, your sonnets alway ring with a real traditional feel.

John Gondolf
Date: 8/5/2018 9:50:00 PM

Thanks, Craig, I appreciate it. John

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/5/2018 5:35:00 PM

This lovely poem is so cleverly written John. A perfect way to describe the pain of unfaihful love. Congratulations on your great placement! : )

John Gondolf
Date: 8/5/2018 6:36:00 PM

Thank you, Connie, I appreciate it. John

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/31/2018 2:32:00 PM

Most certainly not a "hybrid". lol Nice sonnet, John:) Good luck!

John Gondolf
Date: 7/31/2018 3:12:00 PM

Thanks so much, Daniel, I appreciate it. John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 7/31/2018 1:36:00 PM

Shame on that Rose!! (Soft giggle) So true are your thoughts, in the sense that some hide behind a mask. Never a good thing. It is always best to be true to who you are. This is so beautifully written and presented. I know that Roses have thorns. Love hurts sometimes. ~ Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 7/31/2018 1:57:00 PM

Thank you for your thoughts, Brandy, there is a big difference between making a mistake and intentionally deceiving someone; the latter hurts so much more because it is a true betrayal. The heart doesn't forget those kinds of things. John

Charlie Smith

Date: 7/31/2018 11:44:00 AM

Wonderful entry John, best wishes...

John Gondolf
Date: 7/31/2018 11:48:00 AM

Thank you, Charlie, I appreciate it. John