John Gondolf Poet Sonnet

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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Charles Reese August 15, 2018 at 10:09 AM A very nice sonnet well deserving of your win, John Gondolf August 15, 2018 at 11:08 AM Thanks for the visit, Charles, I appreciate your comments. John

Susan Gentry August 11, 2018 at 11:58 PM Back to congratulate you again for your win again. Well done! John Gondolf August 12, 2018 at 5:58 AM Thank you, Susan, I appreciate you. John

Line Gauthier August 11, 2018 at 8:43 AM Wow, awesome rhythm, John. Congrats on your gold medal win. John Gondolf August 11, 2018 at 12:16 PM Thank you, Line.

Susan Gentry August 8, 2018 at 8:17 AM Congratulations on your win. Enjoyed this beautiful sonnet! John Gondolf August 8, 2018 at 8:20 AM Thank you, Susan.

Sandra Haight August 6, 2018 at 4:09 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 August 6, 2018 at 4:14 PM Thank you so much, Sandra, I appreciate it. John

Charlie Smith August 6, 2018 at 12:37 PM Back to congratulate you John, well done... John Gondolf August 6, 2018 at 12:41 PM Thanks, Charlie, I appreciate it. John

Eve Roper August 5, 2018 at 6:55 PM Magnificent, John, congratulations on your win !Hugs Eve John Gondolf August 5, 2018 at 9:49 PM Thank you, Eve, I appreciate it. John

Craig Cornish August 5, 2018 at 6:11 PM Truly feels Shakespearian John, your sonnets alway ring with a real traditional feel. John Gondolf August 5, 2018 at 9:50 PM Thanks, Craig, I appreciate it. John

Connie Marcum Wong August 5, 2018 at 5:35 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 August 5, 2018 at 6:36 PM Thank you, Connie, I appreciate it. John

Daniel Turner July 31, 2018 at 2:32 PM Most certainly not a "hybrid". lol Nice sonnet, John:) Good luck! John Gondolf July 31, 2018 at 3:12 PM Thanks so much, Daniel, I appreciate it. John

Brandy Nicole July 31, 2018 at 1:36 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 July 31, 2018 at 1:57 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 July 31, 2018 at 11:44 AM Wonderful entry John, best wishes... John Gondolf July 31, 2018 at 11:48 AM Thank you, Charlie, I appreciate it. John