John Gondolf Poet Sonnet

Hindsight

He stands on the corner each afternoon
holding his sign as the traffic proceeds;
hoping on hope someone will stop real soon
to share their wealth and to help with his needs.

While standing there he thinks back on his life
and the choices he made along the way.
Had he stayed in school there might be less strife;
maybe he wouldn’t have to stand here today.

But many years ago he made that choice
to drop out of school at the age of sixteen;
now in his feeble mind he hears a voice
telling him that choice wasn’t very keen.

If our lives a do-over would permit,
it’s sure that all of us would benefit.

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Rhoda Tripp January 5, 2018 at 10:41 PM And this, my friend, is why I believe in reincarnation. I want a do-over. (Yes...I graduated high school, lol) Love this write...who wouldn't? Rhoda Tripp January 6, 2018 at 11:10 PM Do-overs, Lol. Does anyone have just one? John Gondolf January 6, 2018 at 6:02 AM Rhoda, we all have things we’d do differently if given the chance. Someday you will have to tell me what your do-over would be.

Susan Ashley November 12, 2017 at 1:19 PM John, and insightful and beautifully written Sonnet about 20/20 hindsight. A very compelling write my friend! Enjoyed!! ~Susan John Gondolf November 12, 2017 at 1:31 PM Thank you for the kind comments, Susan, I'm glad you enjoyed. Now I just need to work on my meter and IP. :) John

Cheryl Hoffman October 29, 2017 at 10:22 AM An awesome thought provoking poem John!~Che :) John Gondolf October 29, 2017 at 10:29 AM Thanks for the comments, Cheryl, and thanks for visiting. John

Andrea Dietrich October 26, 2017 at 8:24 PM OH YES, I sure do agree with THIS one. And if I had a do over, I'd be putting money on the stock markets!!! Great sonnet, John. John Gondolf October 26, 2017 at 9:08 PM Thank you, Andrea. If I had a do over I would spend more time studying in college rather than drinking beer!! I might have been rich an famous...

Arthur Vaso October 21, 2017 at 10:47 PM Very wise words inside an insightful sonnet. John Gondolf October 22, 2017 at 8:06 AM Arthur, thank you for your comments.

Jan Allison October 20, 2017 at 6:28 PM hindsight is a wonderful thing John and its only by making mistakes can we learn:-) hugs Jan xx John Gondolf October 22, 2017 at 8:05 AM Jan, thanks for your thoughts. I'm old and I consider myself wise, guess that's because of all the mistakes I made when I was young... :) I think there was a country song with this same theme but I don't recall the name.

Kim Rodrigues October 20, 2017 at 6:13 AM We do pave our way with our choices. In youth, the best doors are present. But still we can change. Nice one, John! John Gondolf October 20, 2017 at 7:27 AM Thank you for your comments, Kim. In our youth the best doors ARE present but we sometimes tend to choose the path of least resistance.

Alexis Y. October 19, 2017 at 4:37 PM Hi John, This is a well written sonnet on hindsight. If I had the opportunity to get do-over. I wouldn't have made some of the choices that I made. Excellent job. If you get the chance read my poem " Missionary And The Bum " :-) Alexis John Gondolf October 19, 2017 at 5:26 PM Thank you for your thoughts, Alexis. We have all made choices in our lives that we regret; thankfully the good Lord is always there to help us get past our bad choices.