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I Walk in Quiet Solitude A cardinal sits alone upon a barren limb within the confines of this wintry city park; I walk in quiet solitude while watching him as north winds blow and January day is dark, and wonder why we two must bear a life so stark. January 1, 2020

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Constance La France

Date: 1/19/2020 8:31:00 AM

John, congratulations on your win in my writing prompt challenge with this deep and beautiful write, well done (and I love the image too)_Constance

John Gondolf
Date: 1/19/2020 9:13:00 PM

Thank you, Constance, I appreciate it, and thanks for hosting the contest. John

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/14/2020 2:20:00 PM

- A great winning poem, congratulations :) - // Anne-Lise

John Gondolf
Date: 1/14/2020 2:53:00 PM

Thank you so much, Anne-Lise, I appreciate it. Hugs, John

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/11/2020 4:42:00 AM

This is a rare beauty John. You have given us the feelings of aloneness that cuts deep when one relates. This gem is going into my Faves! Congratulations on your deserving First Place win! xxoo

John Gondolf
Date: 1/11/2020 6:35:00 AM

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and comments, Connie, and thanks for tagging it as a favorite. Hugs, John

Lu Loo

Date: 1/10/2020 3:02:00 PM

loved that last line, congrats on your win dear John! x:-)-luloo

John Gondolf
Date: 1/10/2020 3:27:00 PM

Thank you my sweet friend. Hugs, John

John Hamilton

Date: 1/10/2020 11:55:00 AM

Love the sweet melancholy in this write, congrats John on a fine win!

John Gondolf
Date: 1/10/2020 12:03:00 PM

Thank you, John, I appreciate it.

Funom Makama

Date: 1/10/2020 11:26:00 AM

Delicious lines, your imagery and creativity are royal sisters. Nice reading from the pen of your mind. Happy 2020.

John Gondolf
Date: 1/10/2020 12:02:00 PM

Thank you so much for the wonderful comment, Funom, happy new year to you. John

Lin Lane

Date: 1/6/2020 1:20:00 PM

The melancholy of your title caught my attention, and the poignancy of your lines carried your thoughts to fruition. The quiet solitude was embraced even more in that not even the cardinal had reason to sing. Very well written, John.

John Gondolf
Date: 1/6/2020 3:19:00 PM

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment and visit, Lin.

Brenda Chiri

Date: 1/4/2020 7:35:00 PM

Beautifully penned John! Congratulations on your placement!;)

John Gondolf
Date: 1/4/2020 7:47:00 PM

Thank you, Bren! Hugs, John

Sandra Adams

Date: 1/3/2020 8:35:00 PM

wonderfully penned... you bring us to the scene and make us see and feel this one unfolding... well done... best wishes in the contest :) hugs

John Gondolf
Date: 1/3/2020 10:44:00 PM

Thank you, Sandy, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/2/2020 9:23:00 PM

I really like your English Quintain. Wonderful, JOhn.

John Gondolf
Date: 1/2/2020 9:51:00 PM

Thank you so much, Andrea, I appreciate your kind words. John

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/1/2020 8:19:00 PM

Happy New Year, John! A fine piece! I have a feeling this Beaty will win. Panagiota

John Gondolf
Date: 1/1/2020 9:11:00 PM

Thank you for the vote of confidence, Panagiota. Happy new year my friend! Hugs, John

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/1/2020 1:59:00 PM

Communion with the Cardinal! Now that's a triumph! Very fine quintain, John! Best wishes, Gershon

John Gondolf
Date: 1/1/2020 2:33:00 PM

Thanks, Gershon, I appreciate it. John

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/1/2020 1:06:00 PM

Hello John Gondolf, I wonder the same thing when i take a walk in a park. Happy New Year. Have a nice day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/2/2020 2:32:00 PM

Hello John Gondolf, wishing you a Happy New Year. Hugs Darlene

John Gondolf
Date: 1/1/2020 2:27:00 PM

Hi Darlene, happy new year. Thank you for your visit and comments. Best wishes for the coming year. Hugs, John

Hilo Poet

Date: 1/1/2020 1:02:00 PM

A wonderfully done piece, my friend, and a blessed New Year to you and your family~@wk

John Gondolf
Date: 1/1/2020 1:12:00 PM

Thank you, William, happy new year to you and yours as well. May our ink flow freely in 2020. John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 1/1/2020 12:40:00 PM

Walking in Solitude, can leave the heart feeling lost, lonely and sad. You have captured this emotion. Happy New Year my dear, may your moments be filled with happiness. ~ Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 1/1/2020 1:06:00 PM

Thank you, Brandy, and happy new year to you too. With your friendship I will never walk in solitude. Hugs, John

Fj Thomas

Date: 1/1/2020 10:54:00 AM

Such a lonely piece John; beautiful in its solitude.

John Gondolf
Date: 1/1/2020 11:27:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind comments and visit, Flo. Happy new year! John