John Gondolf Poet Sonnet

Colors of Love

Deep within my hidden pastel dreams
are soft sweet colors of a newborn spring
dressed up in mauves and pinks and windham creams
while giving hope to love and all it brings.

Painted in the colors of the dawn,
like pinks and purples of the morning sky,
magenta dreams will bloom and love will spawn
as newly mated hearts begin to fly.

And thus our lilac love has taken flight
while sharing orchid thoughts without remiss;
soft words and fuchsia touches in the night
are punctuated with a crimson kiss.

The coral sun rays beaming from above
are raining down these colors of our love.


October 23,2024
Poem of the Day - October 24, 2024

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Brandy Nicole May 27, 2026 at 9:42 AM ' Painted in the colors, like pinks and purples of the morning sky. . . our lilac love has taken flight. ' It's the magic of the moment- softly shared. I'm just lingering in this wonderful feeling. : ) Hugs, Brandy

Jan Allison January 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM what a spectacular poem John i love the imagery and subtle use of pastel colours and as for tthose orchid thoughts - hmmm my favourite flowers - i purchased 3 in the sale this week as they dont look after them in the shops but I can revive them I have over 30 lol:-) belated congrats on POTD. hugs Jan xx John Gondolf January 17, 2025 at 1:35 AM Thank you so much, Jan, I appreciate it.

John Loving Iii November 22, 2024 at 12:24 PM All the colors mintioned, I'll have to copy it so I can use it as a list.It was very deserving of POTD John Gondolf November 23, 2024 at 4:14 AM Thanks for sharing your thoughts, John, I appreciate it.

Ink Empress November 2, 2024 at 5:14 AM Dear John, this is beautiful, how youve used colors throughout is absolutely gorgeous and left in awe mesmerised not just by the colors but also by the cadence and how youv painted imagery has a soft and captivating touch to it, I especially love the couplet at the end, “The coral sun rays beaming from above are raining down these colors of our love.” Always love a stunning ending! One of those poems i wish would never end, because of how gorgeous it is, congratulations on your win~ John Gondolf November 10, 2024 at 3:45 AM Thank you, Ink Empress.

Deb M October 27, 2024 at 3:43 PM Congratulations John on POTD! Colorful love and sweet romance so beautifully penned! Debx John Gondolf October 27, 2024 at 5:48 PM Thank you, Deb, I appreciate it. John

Ken Rone October 27, 2024 at 12:32 PM John, your love sonnet is magnificent with images and metaphors only you could conjure. Thanks foe motivating me to cross the room and deliver a tender kiss. Best - Ken John Gondolf October 27, 2024 at 2:41 PM Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and comments, Ken, I appreciate it. John

Maria Williams October 26, 2024 at 4:17 AM Congratulations on your well deserved POTD John. Your ability to blend contrasting colours, romance is enchanting and an immersive experience. Hugs Maria John Gondolf October 26, 2024 at 6:34 PM Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Maria, I appreciate it. Hugs, John

Daisy Meadows October 26, 2024 at 12:28 AM A beautiful poem. Congratulations on your POTD. Well done. John Gondolf October 26, 2024 at 6:32 PM Thank you, Daisy, I appreciate it. John

Warren Doll October 25, 2024 at 1:01 PM John just wonderful! Congratulations on POTD~ Warren John Gondolf October 26, 2024 at 6:29 PM Thanks, Warren, I appreciate it. John

Sam Kauffman October 25, 2024 at 12:16 PM A shining rainbow of love painted in the pastel dawn! So lovely, John. Congratulations on your very special POTD. Sending you blessings. John Gondolf October 26, 2024 at 6:28 PM Thank you so much, Sam, I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Brandy Nicole October 25, 2024 at 10:23 AM Those beautiful pastel colors of love caress softly around me and my heart. :) Congratulations John, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you, my sweet friend. :) Hugs, Brandy John Gondolf October 26, 2024 at 3:01 PM Thank you my dear friend, I’m glad to know my pastel thoughts caress softly around you. Warm hugs, John

Daniel Henry Rodgers October 25, 2024 at 10:13 AM Hello John, A big Congratulations on POTD. I love to think about Love in colorful expressions and you did exactly that. So well written and a beautiful sonnet. Autumn Blessings, My Friend, Daniel John Gondolf October 26, 2024 at 2:56 PM Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Daniel, I appreciate it. John

John Read October 25, 2024 at 9:53 AM A well deserved POTD enjoy your day John. John Gondolf October 26, 2024 at 2:54 PM Thanks, John, I appreciate it.

Paula Goldsmith October 25, 2024 at 8:32 AM Congratulations on your POTD! win. Your "Colors of Love" is a beautiful write. Have beautiful day writing away with your win.................. John Gondolf October 26, 2024 at 7:19 AM Thank you so much, Paula, I appreciate it. John

Linda Alice Fowler October 25, 2024 at 7:01 AM A lovely love poem John. The image is vivid and brings the sweetness and gentleness forward. Congratulations on POTD! :) John Gondolf October 26, 2024 at 7:18 AM Thank you so much, Linda, I appreciate it. John

John Lawless October 25, 2024 at 6:48 AM made me wish I'd gotten up earlier John. Beautifully done...one, that would be me, might say ..."this poem is the pot-a-gold at the end of its rainbow romance.... John Gondolf October 26, 2024 at 7:17 AM Thanks so much for the wonderful comment, John, I appreciate it.

Lin Lane October 25, 2024 at 6:31 AM Hi John. Reading your poem made me feel like I was walking on velvet. Dawn is my favorite time of day, and you captured all of the beautiful pastel colors I so often see. Congratulations on your lines being recognized as potd. Hope your Texas weather is cooling off. John Gondolf October 25, 2024 at 11:39 AM Hi Lin, thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. I love the early morning hours as well and the beautiful colors of the sunrise.

Kim Rodrigues October 25, 2024 at 6:03 AM Love the first two lines, then you hit with …and windham creams…fuschia touches…coral sun. All of your words roll off the tongue in a delighful way! Congrats on POTD, John! Fave too John Gondolf October 25, 2024 at 6:13 AM Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and comments, Kim, I'm glad you enjoyed it. And thank you for saving it to your favorites. John

Joseph May October 25, 2024 at 5:11 AM Very nicely penned, Congrats on POTD John Gondolf October 25, 2024 at 5:15 AM Thanks for the congrats, Joseph, I appreciate it.

Tania Kitchin October 25, 2024 at 3:18 AM John, a beautiful and romantic poem, congratulations on POTD. John Gondolf October 25, 2024 at 4:05 AM Thank you so much, Tania, I appreciate it. John

Unseeking Seeker October 25, 2024 at 1:45 AM Oh my, my! What a sublime sonnet! Absolutely a delight to read. Warmest congratulations on POTD, John John Gondolf October 25, 2024 at 2:57 AM Thank you so much, I appreciate it, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John

Karen Jones October 25, 2024 at 1:37 AM Lovely penning and beautiful potd! Congratulations! You will do well in the contest! John Gondolf October 25, 2024 at 2:55 AM Thank you so much, Karen, I appreciate it. John

Beryl Edmonds October 25, 2024 at 1:08 AM A beautiful love Sonnet John, the colours of love touch everyone at some time in their lives. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl John Gondolf October 25, 2024 at 2:54 AM Thank you for your lovely comment, Beryl, I can’t imagine not being touched by the colors of love. John

Tom Cunningham October 25, 2024 at 12:32 AM Back with congratulations to John on today's POTD honour. Enjoy your day. Tom John Gondolf October 25, 2024 at 2:51 AM Thanks, Tom, I appreciate it. John

Brandy Nicole October 24, 2024 at 6:23 PM ' soft words and fuchsia touches in the night are punctuated with a crimson kiss. ' So dreamy and romantic. :) Your thoughts leave me in complete awe, my sweet friend. This is beautiful in every way. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy John Gondolf October 25, 2024 at 2:50 AM Thank you, Brandy, I’m glad my dreamy words have touched you. Warm hugs, John

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