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Footprints We once left footprints in the sand while strolling slowly hand in hand with sun rays beaming gently down enjoying warmth along the strand. Together we were always found, our footprints side by side abound in parallel concentric lines that traced our love upon the ground. But time and tide erased these signs; the footprints which our love defined have faded like an ancient art, and bright sunlight no longer shines. The embers burning at the start have gone with flames they did impart; you cast it sadly on the sand and left your footprints on my heart. June 3, 2021

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Date: 1/17/2023 2:12:00 AM

You write some lovely poems, John--some uplifting, some sad. I think you must put yourself into each one. I'm fast becoming a fan! Ellen

John Gondolf
Date: 1/17/2023 2:27:00 AM

I try to put myself into each one. Seventy-five years of life experiences help. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Ellen, I appreciate it. John

Jan Allison

Date: 8/18/2021 2:56:00 AM

Such a touching piece John:-) hugs Jan xx

John Gondolf
Date: 8/18/2021 4:46:00 AM

Thank you, Jan, I'm glad you could feel the emptions within. Hugs, John

Emilia James

Date: 8/3/2021 2:41:00 AM

You always write so beautifully and with emotion John. Love your writes. Straight to favs. Emilia x

John Gondolf
Date: 8/3/2021 4:50:00 AM

Thank you so much, Emilia, I appreciate it, and thanks for saving it to your favorites. Hugs, John

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/4/2021 9:27:00 AM

This is a very touching poem dear friend - I absolutely love your last line - what can I say other than kudos, brilliant, and of course, I am a hopeless romantic! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

John Gondolf
Date: 7/5/2021 6:30:00 AM

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Jenn, I appreciate you. Hugs, John

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 7/1/2021 7:46:00 PM

I really loved this nostalgic beautiful poem. The footprint left on your heart will last forever nothing can wash that away..... Take care John...Shirley

John Gondolf
Date: 7/2/2021 1:48:00 AM

Thank you, Shirley, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Sandra Adams

Date: 6/29/2021 8:06:00 PM

wow... this is wonderfully penned John, your imagery perfect, your feeling conveyed nicely... great write! hugs

John Gondolf
Date: 7/1/2021 4:18:00 AM

Thank you so much, Sandy, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. Hugs.

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/19/2021 7:11:00 AM

Oh wow ! John this poem is so good. It flows smoothly and reaches the heart of the reader. I can feel it. I hope you have a nice day :)

John Gondolf
Date: 6/19/2021 7:27:00 AM

Thank you so much, Heidi, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. I'm glad the emotions within my words were able to touch your heart. John

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 6/15/2021 11:12:00 PM

A very beautiful, and emotional poem. My heart ached at the sad ending.

John Gondolf
Date: 6/16/2021 2:51:00 AM

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, BJ, I appreciate it. John

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/13/2021 5:59:00 PM

Footprints most definitely hold in the heart even though erased with time. God bless ya, Friend!

John Gondolf
Date: 6/14/2021 2:17:00 AM

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Kim, I appreciate you. John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 6/3/2021 4:55:00 PM

This is beautiful, tender and emotional, all at the same time. Footprints were never meant to last in the sand, however- love will always touch the heart. Your thoughts caress softly around me, my dear sweet friend. Hugs, Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 6/4/2021 2:42:00 AM

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Brandy, sometimes it seems that love wasn’t meant to last either. But in those rare cases that it was meant to be, love lasts forever. Hugs, John

Kenneth Cheney

Date: 6/3/2021 1:27:00 PM

Wonderfully crafted with a touching yet sad tale.

John Gondolf
Date: 6/4/2021 2:37:00 AM

Thanks, Kenneth, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

L Milton Hankins

Date: 6/3/2021 8:43:00 AM

Lovely stanzas, John, but it was the last line that gripped my heart. Your poem is beautiful.

John Gondolf
Date: 6/4/2021 2:35:00 AM

Thank you, Milton, I appreciate it. John

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/3/2021 7:33:00 AM

A reflection of happy memories of time past and that love you shared now washed away with the tide. Quite a sad ending John. Hope alls well with you. Tom

John Gondolf
Date: 6/4/2021 2:33:00 AM

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Tom, I appreciate it. Have a great weekend. John

Jenna Logan

Date: 6/3/2021 5:06:00 AM

Hi John. Your final line is gut wrenching. Scars on our hearts are like footprints of a lost love.

John Gondolf
Date: 6/4/2021 2:31:00 AM

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Jenna, I think most of us have had our hearts walked on at one time or another in our lives. Hugs, John