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Doleful Dreams of Love

Across the floor I watch you slowly dance; your arms around his waist while cheek to cheek, and lost so deeply in his soft romance while swaying to the beat of love’s mystique. And here I’m standing lost within this crowd of all the lonely men that you’ve dismissed; my ardent feelings hidden by a shroud; I’m sure you’re unaware that I exist. If only I could summon up the nerve to walk right up and ask you for a dance; perhaps my inner feelings you’d observe, and you would give this yearning man a chance. Alas, these doleful dreams so grandiose, but only from afar I’ll hold you close. October 8, 2020

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Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/6/2020 12:57:00 PM

Love this poem ..It describes so well the opportunities some people loose..due to not making the move..It can be in love or in life.Fantastic poem .

John Gondolf
Date: 11/6/2020 1:31:00 PM

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, Charmaine. I was always very shy as a teenager so I guess deep down this poem is about me when I was growing up...and I did lose out on several opportunities. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend. John

John Hamilton

Date: 10/19/2020 3:14:00 PM

Thanks John for your fine entry, congrats on placing, I feel bad maybe should have ranked higher, sorry.

John Gondolf
Date: 10/19/2020 3:24:00 PM

Thanks John, I appreciate it. No apologies necessary for an honest placement. Thanks for hosting the contest. John

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 10/18/2020 9:42:00 PM

Superb soft emote!

John Gondolf
Date: 10/19/2020 5:13:00 AM

Thanks so much!

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/13/2020 7:01:00 PM

Hi John, You have penned such a well written Sonnet of longing and desire. You captured one being in love with another that doesn’t have a clue so well. This is a universal type of write for sure, all have experienced it at one point or another. You write Sonnets very well. And this no exception. Have a wonderful evening my friend:-) Alexis

John Gondolf
Date: 10/13/2020 7:40:00 PM

Hi Alexis, thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. I agree we probably have all experienced these emotions at one time or another. I appreciate you. Hugs, John

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/11/2020 8:36:00 PM

Fear of rejection keeps many wonderful shy men from getting a girls attention. I say go for it! I think this sonnet shines bright John. I loved it! Blessings xxoo

John Gondolf
Date: 10/12/2020 2:25:00 AM

Thank you so much, Connie, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, John

Angela Crabtree

Date: 10/9/2020 5:24:00 PM

It's the shy ones that usually lose out ;) ~Angie

John Gondolf
Date: 10/9/2020 7:09:00 PM

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Angie. I was always shy when I was growing up an you’re right, I lost out many times. Hugs, John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/8/2020 5:12:00 PM

Take a chance and ask "for a dance" You may be surprised by the response. "Perhaps my inner feelings you’d observe" I certainly think so. This holds many emotions and I can feel your heart within. Hugs, Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 10/8/2020 6:06:00 PM

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, B, you’re right, you never know unless you ask. I know, I’ve missed a couple opportunities and now I’ll never know. Hugs.

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/8/2020 6:37:00 AM

Very nice John. Well written :)

John Gondolf
Date: 10/8/2020 8:35:00 AM

Thank you, Heidi, I appreciate it. John

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/8/2020 6:11:00 AM

Sadly she only exists in your dreams, how we've all been there in our youth. Now you've got me thinking about the ones that got away lol. Well written John. Tom

John Gondolf
Date: 10/8/2020 6:42:00 AM

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Tom, I think we have all had these same thoughts at one time or another in our lives. Hope all is well in your part of the world. John

Silent One

Date: 10/8/2020 6:10:00 AM

I wrote a sonnet today also, must be something in the water..A sonnet of yearning to be close to the beloved..Sometimes dreams come true...

John Gondolf
Date: 10/8/2020 6:40:00 AM

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, SO, I appreciate it. John