John Gondolf Poet Rhyme

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 September 16, 2019 at 11:19 AM John congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this excellent rhyme and I like the quote too John Gondolf September 16, 2019 at 12:29 PM Thank you so much, Constance, and thanks once again for the wonderful contests you sponsor. Hugs, John

Anne-Lise Andresen September 12, 2019 at 12:58 PM - Congratulations John, on your beautiful winning poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) John Gondolf September 14, 2019 at 10:13 PM Thank you so much, Anne-Lise!

Probir Gupta September 11, 2019 at 7:58 AM Rich eight lines ... A joy to read ... Congratulations, John ... John Gondolf September 14, 2019 at 10:12 PM Thank for, Probir, I appreciate it.

Andrea Dietrich September 10, 2019 at 4:59 PM I see you got a very well deserved win. Congratulations, John John Gondolf September 11, 2019 at 4:41 AM Thank you, Andrea.

Brenda Chiri September 10, 2019 at 12:12 PM Oh John this was perfect! Your way with word amaze me! Congrats on your win!;) John Gondolf September 10, 2019 at 1:21 PM Thank you so much my sweet friend, your kind words warm my heart. Hugs, John

Jennifer Proxenos September 8, 2019 at 1:42 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 September 9, 2019 at 6:43 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 September 6, 2019 at 11:39 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 September 6, 2019 at 12:25 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 September 5, 2019 at 3:31 PM Such a great piece John, nicely penned with good insightfulness and wisdom. John Gondolf September 5, 2019 at 9:57 PM Thanks so much, Gordon, I appreciate your kind words. John

Gershon Wolf September 5, 2019 at 2:33 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 September 10, 2019 at 11:38 AM Back with congrats on your well-deserved high trophy winner in the contest, John! Best always, Gershon John Gondolf September 5, 2019 at 9:27 PM Thanks for your thoughts, Gershon, I appreciate the kind words. John

Sandra Adams September 5, 2019 at 12:11 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 September 5, 2019 at 8:40 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 September 5, 2019 at 4:55 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 September 5, 2019 at 10:29 AM Thanks for your thoughts and comments, Arturo, your kind words are appreciated. John

Eve Roper September 4, 2019 at 10:53 PM Beautiful verse, John, I hope I never weary from the passing of years.. Good luck in the contest. John Gondolf September 5, 2019 at 4:26 AM Thank you so much, Eve, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. Hugs, John

Andrea Dietrich September 4, 2019 at 6:10 PM I just love this. Excellently done, John John Gondolf September 4, 2019 at 10:26 PM Thank you so much, Andrea, your kind words are appreciated. John

Brandy Nicole September 4, 2019 at 12:52 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 September 4, 2019 at 1:16 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 September 4, 2019 at 10:50 AM Powerful write ... A heavy truth conveyed poetically ... The deep breath at the end leaves abiding imprint .... John Gondolf September 4, 2019 at 10:57 AM Thanks so much, Probir, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Sunlite Wanter September 4, 2019 at 10:33 AM So touching, John, and close to home! A fav for me. John Gondolf September 4, 2019 at 10:43 AM Thank you so much, Sunlite, I appreciate it, and thanks for the fav. John

Jeanne Mcgee September 4, 2019 at 8:31 AM I loved this John. And the quote you chose too. Best in the contest. John Gondolf September 4, 2019 at 9:30 AM Thank you so much, Jeanne, I appreciate it. Hugs, John

Beautiful Scars September 4, 2019 at 8:07 AM so much said in such few words, great poem dear John :)-luloo John Gondolf September 4, 2019 at 8:15 AM Thank you so much my sweet friend, I appreciate your kind words. Hugs, John

Regina Mcintosh September 4, 2019 at 6:55 AM This is simply beautifully written and I love it so. I appreciate your talent and hope you win in the contest. Many blessings. John Gondolf September 4, 2019 at 7:02 AM Thank you so much, Regina, your kind words lift my spirit. John

Charles Messina September 4, 2019 at 6:50 AM This is great John. So true are your words on getting older. Best wishes for a win in the contest. Well worthy my friend. Charlie John Gondolf September 4, 2019 at 7:04 AM Thanks so much, Charlie, I appreciate it my friend. John