John Gondolf Poet Rubaiyat

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Footprints

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 January 17, 2023 at 2:12 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 January 17, 2023 at 2:27 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 August 18, 2021 at 2:56 AM Such a touching piece John:-) hugs Jan xx John Gondolf August 18, 2021 at 4:46 AM Thank you, Jan, I'm glad you could feel the emptions within. Hugs, John

Emilia James August 3, 2021 at 2:41 AM You always write so beautifully and with emotion John. Love your writes. Straight to favs. Emilia x John Gondolf August 3, 2021 at 4:50 AM Thank you so much, Emilia, I appreciate it, and thanks for saving it to your favorites. Hugs, John

Jennifer Proxenos July 4, 2021 at 9:27 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 July 5, 2021 at 6:30 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Jenn, I appreciate you. Hugs, John

Shirley Hawkins July 1, 2021 at 7:46 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 July 2, 2021 at 1:48 AM Thank you, Shirley, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Sandra Adams June 29, 2021 at 8:06 PM wow... this is wonderfully penned John, your imagery perfect, your feeling conveyed nicely... great write! hugs John Gondolf July 1, 2021 at 4:18 AM Thank you so much, Sandy, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. Hugs.

Heidi Sands June 19, 2021 at 7:11 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 June 19, 2021 at 7:27 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 June 15, 2021 at 11:12 PM A very beautiful, and emotional poem. My heart ached at the sad ending. John Gondolf June 16, 2021 at 2:51 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, BJ, I appreciate it. John

Kim Rodrigues June 13, 2021 at 5:59 PM Footprints most definitely hold in the heart even though erased with time. God bless ya, Friend! John Gondolf June 14, 2021 at 2:17 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Kim, I appreciate you. John

Brandy Nicole June 3, 2021 at 4:55 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 June 4, 2021 at 2:42 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 June 3, 2021 at 1:27 PM Wonderfully crafted with a touching yet sad tale. John Gondolf June 4, 2021 at 2:37 AM Thanks, Kenneth, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

L Milton Hankins June 3, 2021 at 8:43 AM Lovely stanzas, John, but it was the last line that gripped my heart. Your poem is beautiful. John Gondolf June 4, 2021 at 2:35 AM Thank you, Milton, I appreciate it. John

Tom Cunningham June 3, 2021 at 7:33 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 June 4, 2021 at 2:33 AM Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Tom, I appreciate it. Have a great weekend. John

Jenna Logan June 3, 2021 at 5:06 AM Hi John. Your final line is gut wrenching. Scars on our hearts are like footprints of a lost love. John Gondolf June 4, 2021 at 2:31 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