John Gondolf Poet Rhyme

Hope From Above

There are times in our lives when nothing seems right, when things don’t go our way;
When just getting out of bed feels like a difficult task at the start of every day.
When it seems like such a laborious chore just to shower, shave, and get dressed;
Just to face the world with a smile on our face when we feel so damn depressed.

Why, I repeatedly ask of myself, am I feeling the way that I do.
I can’t remember a time in my life when I’ve ever felt this blue.
Could it be the circumstances of today that I am facing in my life;
Could it have something to do with the fact that I only have a part time wife?

And life goes on all around me each day, as if there is nothing wrong;
And my pain continues to grow in my mind, and in my heart there is no song.
Perhaps it would help, I say to myself, if I had something to look forward to.
Perhaps if I did, I say to myself, some happiness might accrue.

I realize the truth, I can’t make it alone, I know this to be a fact.
I seek strength where I can again and again, and help from my friends extract;
And throughout the day I look to the sky and seek strength from God above;
For my hope of making it through the day, lies in the hope of His precious love.


November 8, 2017

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Andrea Dietrich December 23, 2017 at 8:03 PM John, I read something you said to a comment below and I understand now the part time wife thing. I hope things are better for you now. I found this as #3 on your BEST poems list. So congrats for THAT!! Merry Christmas to you, John. John Gondolf December 23, 2017 at 9:20 PM Andrea, thank you for your well wishes. We have more or less settled into the routine but I have to be honest this has been one of the toughest years of my life; no vacations, we squeeze in holidays where we can. But with God’s help we will survive.

Heidi Sands December 3, 2017 at 7:02 PM This is, a well expressed poem that certainly reached me. Thanks for sharing! :) John Gondolf December 3, 2017 at 8:00 PM Thank you for your comments, Heidi, and thank you for taking the time to read my poetry. John

Terri Cannan October 29, 2017 at 7:17 AM Oops Terri

Terri Cannan October 29, 2017 at 7:15 AM This one I feel in my heart right now. It reached out and grabbed me. It's like you got in my head. Awesome wring John Gondolf October 29, 2017 at 8:32 AM Thank you, Terri. Before I joined Poetry Soup a dear friend encouraged me to share my writing publically; she said if my writing reached just one person then it had purpose. I am happy that you were able to relate to this poem. Have faith my friend! John

Kevin Shaw October 24, 2017 at 4:52 PM Hello John, A well written heartfelt poem and as I understand from previous comments that it is true, truly hope things will heal and normality restored. I have no faith in God but hope that you find support in your belief and faith, regards, Kevin John Gondolf October 24, 2017 at 8:14 PM Thank you for your comments, Kevin. I HAVE found a great deal of strength in my faith. I’m not sure what normality is any more but we have adjusted.

Alexis Y. October 18, 2017 at 2:25 PM Hi John, Situations in life can cause us much grief and a profound sadness. There is much truth in your last two lines.Good emotional write that's well written.I don't like hearing that's it's not fiction. I will be rooting for you and your wife to come out of this storm, and once out it will be smooth sailing:-) Alexis John Gondolf October 18, 2017 at 3:51 PM Hi Alexis, thank you for the comments and your well wishes; they're much appreciated my friend :)

Arturo Michael October 18, 2017 at 12:17 PM Is this true John or a poem? I enjoyed it...but don't wish it...Have a nice evening John Gondolf October 18, 2017 at 12:36 PM Arturo, thanks for your comments. For the last 8 months my wife and her brother have been splitting time caring for her ailing father who lives about 80 miles away which has been very disrupting to our family. She was a bit upset with me when I referred to her as a "part time wife" but that's the way it feels to me. We are gradually settling into the routine.