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Calling Me Home

“It's paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn't appeal to anyone.” -- Andy Rooney The leaves are now falling like tears from the hearts of the trees lofty dome, and the birds heading south out of fears as the wintertime’s barrenness nears. No longer will eagerness roam for my spirit is losing its cheers, and so weary from passing of years, as the heavens are calling me home. September 4, 2019

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Constance La France

Date: 9/16/2019 11:19:00 AM

John congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this excellent rhyme and I like the quote too

John Gondolf
Date: 9/16/2019 12:29:00 PM

Thank you so much, Constance, and thanks once again for the wonderful contests you sponsor. Hugs, John

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/12/2019 12:58:00 PM

- Congratulations John, on your beautiful winning poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Gondolf
Date: 9/14/2019 10:13:00 PM

Thank you so much, Anne-Lise!

Probir Gupta

Date: 9/11/2019 7:58:00 AM

Rich eight lines ... A joy to read ... Congratulations, John ...

John Gondolf
Date: 9/14/2019 10:12:00 PM

Thank for, Probir, I appreciate it.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/10/2019 4:59:00 PM

I see you got a very well deserved win. Congratulations, John

John Gondolf
Date: 9/11/2019 4:41:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea.

Brenda Chiri

Date: 9/10/2019 12:12:00 PM

Oh John this was perfect! Your way with word amaze me! Congrats on your win!;)

John Gondolf
Date: 9/10/2019 1:21:00 PM

Thank you so much my sweet friend, your kind words warm my heart. Hugs, John

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/8/2019 1:42:00 PM

A beautiful poem John, Your spirit will never lose its cheers for with each passing year, your lively spirit will show in your talented writes and the heavens might be calling us all home, but you will write many many breathtaking poems before you take this trip! We are all in God's plan together! Your comparison is really amazing however between season and human - great write John, Hugs, Jennifer.

John Gondolf
Date: 9/9/2019 6:43:00 AM

Thank you so much for this wonderful comment, Jenn, your words warm my heart. All the best my sweet friend. Hugs, John

Brenda Chiri

Date: 9/6/2019 11:39:00 AM

Oh John this is so beautiful! I am wowed and smiling too thanks for the warm smile you have give me! I'm gonna try to Keep it all day!;)

John Gondolf
Date: 9/6/2019 12:25:00 PM

Thanks so much for your thoughts, Bren, I'm glad I was able to put a smile on your face. All the best my sweet friend. Hugs, John

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 9/5/2019 3:31:00 PM

Such a great piece John, nicely penned with good insightfulness and wisdom.

John Gondolf
Date: 9/5/2019 9:57:00 PM

Thanks so much, Gordon, I appreciate your kind words. John

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/5/2019 2:33:00 PM

I echo what Sandra Adams wrote, and add only this: I fell in love with this poem. It takes talent to write about age and aging romantically. Bravo! Best wishes, Gershon

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/10/2019 11:38:00 AM

Back with congrats on your well-deserved high trophy winner in the contest, John! Best always, Gershon

John Gondolf
Date: 9/5/2019 9:27:00 PM

Thanks for your thoughts, Gershon, I appreciate the kind words. John

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/5/2019 12:11:00 PM

this is beautiful....getting old has its downfalls on many levels, though no one wants to die young.... this is a gorgeous poem, well expressed and penned, i love it my friend and i am sure it will be on the winner's list... :) hugs

John Gondolf
Date: 9/5/2019 8:40:00 PM

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Sandy, I appreciate it. I’m glad you enjoyed it. All the best my friend. Hugs, John

Arturo Michael

Date: 9/5/2019 4:55:00 AM

Andy said it right,"the idea of getting old doesn't appeal to anyone.” You wrote a little master piece yourself," as the wintertime’s barrenness near, No longer will eagerness roam"

John Gondolf
Date: 9/5/2019 10:29:00 AM

Thanks for your thoughts and comments, Arturo, your kind words are appreciated. John

Eve Roper

Date: 9/4/2019 10:53:00 PM

Beautiful verse, John, I hope I never weary from the passing of years.. Good luck in the contest.

John Gondolf
Date: 9/5/2019 4:26:00 AM

Thank you so much, Eve, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. Hugs, John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/4/2019 6:10:00 PM

I just love this. Excellently done, John

John Gondolf
Date: 9/4/2019 10:26:00 PM

Thank you so much, Andrea, your kind words are appreciated. John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 9/4/2019 12:52:00 PM

"The leaves are now falling like tears" This thought touches my heart so deeply. After our Life has ended, our spirit will then reach its destination and live forever. This is so beautifully written and presented my dear friend. ~ Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 9/4/2019 1:16:00 PM

Thank you, B, I always appreciate your thoughts and comments. I am happy that my words touch the poetess with the beautiful heart, so deeply. All the best to you my sweet friend. Hugs, John

Probir Gupta

Date: 9/4/2019 10:50:00 AM

Powerful write ... A heavy truth conveyed poetically ... The deep breath at the end leaves abiding imprint ....

John Gondolf
Date: 9/4/2019 10:57:00 AM

Thanks so much, Probir, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John