John Gondolf Poet Rubaiyat

Don't Quit Your Daydream

Never quit your daydream on a moonless night
as storm clouds gather and hide the light
of hope and desire for a better morrow;
cling to your daydream with all your might.

Leave behind the despair and sorrow 
and look to your daydream with hopes to borrow 
the inner strength needed for a brighter day 
to freely walk through the fields of yarrow.

Always follow what your daydreams say
and let your aspirations lead the way;
never quit your daydream on a moonless night
and allow the darkness to betray.


April 19, 2023

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Susan Lawrence May 22, 2023 at 6:14 AM Beautiful sage words and emotions dear John ! I agree wholeheartedly…. I love ~ never quit your daydream on a moonless night ! The whispers inside our soul that become daydreams are there for a reason .. quiet inspiration coming from within ! They are to be cherished. Big hugs my friend , Susan :) John Gondolf May 22, 2023 at 6:54 AM Thank you so much for your visit and for sharing your thoughts, Susan. We must always keep those hopes and dreams alive inside, otherwise we might as well pass on to the next life. I appreciate you my friend, your poetry and art is always such an inspiration. Warm hugs, John

Kelly Deschler May 6, 2023 at 6:49 PM A wonderful poem, John, full of encouragement and hope, and wisdom... Very well done! John Gondolf May 8, 2023 at 2:26 AM Thank you so much, Kelly, I appreciate you. John

Gershon Wolf May 1, 2023 at 6:52 PM I agree, wholeheartedly --- not even for 'a word from our sponsors' belately.' John Gondolf May 2, 2023 at 2:26 AM Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Gershon, I appreciate it.

Mystic Rose Rose April 29, 2023 at 10:39 AM I agree we need to preserve our daydreams and treat them with the utmost kindness and importance, they are what keeps us young, lovely poem John :) John Gondolf April 30, 2023 at 8:24 AM We must keep our dreams alive no matter what turmoil is taking place around us. As you say, there is so much more life to live. Have a wonderful Sunday. John

Lin Lane April 26, 2023 at 11:45 AM There is a lot of value in dreams, John. Whether they are deeply rooted in the past or in hopes of what will be. Your Rubaiyat frames them quite nicely. I've returned to the soup today, for however long. John Gondolf April 26, 2023 at 2:53 PM Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Lin, glad to see your amazing poetry back in the soup. John

Brandy Nicole April 19, 2023 at 6:53 PM "Cling to your daydream with all your might." Yes, I completely agree with you, because you should always reach for the stars. This is so beautiful and uplifting. Your thoughts bring a smile to my heart. Many wonderful blessings to you, my dear sweet friend. :) Hugs, Brandy John Gondolf April 27, 2023 at 5:05 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me, Brandy, I'm glad I could make your heart smile. Warmest blessings to you. Hugs, John

Kenneth Cheney April 19, 2023 at 9:23 AM Wonderful in both message and construction. John Gondolf April 25, 2023 at 4:52 PM Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Kenneth, I appreciate it.

Kim Rodrigues April 19, 2023 at 4:41 AM Sage advice! Love the refrain!! John Gondolf April 19, 2023 at 4:53 AM Thank you, Kim, I appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed it. John