John Gondolf Poet Sonnet

Exposed To the World

Throughout my life I’ve kept unto myself
my feelings and my thoughts held deep within,
and stored like dusty books upon a shelf,
preventing my emotions to begin.

The thoughts I’ve been reluctant to confide
lest hidden dreams left to the world to find;
these inner thoughts that always did reside,
are buried in the attic in my mind.

But as I’ve gotten older now I see
that maybe inner thoughts I should convey;
perhaps to share these thoughts was meant to be,
not keeping them forever locked away.

And now as thoughts descend the attic stair,
I feel somewhat exposed as soul is bare.


October 18, 2019

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John Hamilton October 23, 2019 at 2:53 PM This was so well executed John, I wasn't sure if the sonnet was going to connect with this challenge, but obviously did with me and the contest sponsor, congrats on placing in a very difficult premium contest challenge! John Gondolf October 23, 2019 at 3:04 PM Thank, John, I appreciate it. I wasn't sure if it would connect either, but that's were my muse took me. I always was a bit of a rebel. John

Mystic Rose Rose October 23, 2019 at 6:22 AM congrats on your win Jim . John Gondolf October 23, 2019 at 8:31 AM Thanks, Pixie. John

Kurt Ravidas October 23, 2019 at 4:35 AM A brilliant sonnet from a brilliant poet who seems to be the only one who performed the contest theme indirectly. Definitely fav. Kurt Ravidas October 23, 2019 at 5:03 AM Through me, a reader applauds such a masterful different direction. John Gondolf October 23, 2019 at 4:56 AM Thanks for the kind words, Kurt, I am humbled. My muse took a different direction in this contest. Thank you for tagging it as a favorite. John

John Lawless October 22, 2019 at 7:34 PM Well John, poetry offers us, or at least me, an avenue to "expose" myself. Very thoughtful thought provoking write. Thanks for entering the contest John Gondolf October 23, 2019 at 4:48 AM Thanks, John, poetry does give us as avenue to expose ourselves. Thanks for hosting the contest. John

Panagiota Romios October 22, 2019 at 5:57 AM Hello John~ I love your poem. Being one who never hid mine all my life, i know whats its like to get hit hard for so doing..We are a body of people not one person. Just because we are poets does not mean we are sane!)))) Many hurting and hurtful people here.. So, please use discretion. Panagiota I encourage you to share them with people you know in real life! Online life is not real. John Gondolf October 22, 2019 at 6:22 AM Thank you, Panagiota, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Elaine Perrin October 20, 2019 at 1:15 PM I’m so thankful you continue to share your thoughts and beautiful poetry with us John :-) x John Gondolf October 21, 2019 at 4:30 AM Thank you, Elaine, I appreciate you. As long as people continue to read my poetry I all continue to write. Hugs, John

Brandy Nicole October 18, 2019 at 7:27 PM I am happy that you are sharing your thoughts- the inner moments of all that is you. Your heart holds so many wonderful emotions. You and your thoughts should always touch the sky. :) Brandy John Gondolf October 19, 2019 at 8:20 AM Thank you so much, B, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. I have found a certain joy sharing my thoughts with the world. All the best my sweet friend. Hugs, John

Kim Rodrigues October 18, 2019 at 8:27 AM Yes! We become less anxious to share our inner selves as we grow older! Nice, John :) Kim John Gondolf October 19, 2019 at 8:04 AM Thanks for your thoughts, Kim, I appreciate you. Hugs, John

Heidi Sands October 18, 2019 at 8:17 AM Well expressed John! :) John Gondolf October 18, 2019 at 8:18 AM Thank you, Heidi, I appreciate it. Hugs, John