John Gondolf Poet Rondeau

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Last Love Letter

Last Love Letter

Adrift upon a sea of dreams
like paper boats on downhill streams;
my swirling heart is like debris
forever drifting endlessly
while weathered by your wily schemes.

And so I write as my soul screams
this last love letter so it seems
as hearts approaching apogee 
          adrift upon a sea.

I’m hiding from the moon’s soft beams;
a pool of sorrow sadly steams
with fantasies you stole from me 
when you walked out and set me free
and left my heart in dire extremes
          adrift upon a sea.


January 8, 2021

Poem of the Day - January 9, 2021

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Natalie Bassett February 6, 2021 at 8:42 AM That was good and had a nice flow. John Gondolf February 6, 2021 at 10:17 AM Thank you, Natalie, i appreciate your comments and visit. John

Catherine Deslippe February 3, 2021 at 7:33 AM Congratulations on a well deserved best new poem. A writer who writes deep from the heart with a story to tell. Great Job John Gondolf February 3, 2021 at 9:23 AM Thank you,Catherine, Iappreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Akkina Downing February 1, 2021 at 8:59 PM Hey John congrats on being number one of the best new poem. It is truly beautiful... John Gondolf February 2, 2021 at 2:18 AM Thank you so much, Akkina, I appreciate it. John

Paulette Calasibetta January 30, 2021 at 8:58 AM Wow, powerful, beautiful and sad. Kudos to you craftsmanship exposing a broken heart! John Gondolf January 30, 2021 at 9:51 AM Thank you so much for the kind comments, Paulette, I'm glad you enjoyed it. John

John Hamilton January 28, 2021 at 10:27 AM A wonderful write John, it's difficult to write a mono rhyme and keep it interesting but you did it! I see double congrats are in order. No doubt more accolades to come, enjoyed! John Gondolf January 28, 2021 at 12:41 PM Thanks so much, John, I appreciate your kind words.

Gwendolyn Cloyd January 26, 2021 at 11:15 AM Congratulations- I thought your poem was a very sweet rendition of a farewell to a love lost. I really enjoyed reading it- John Gondolf January 26, 2021 at 12:43 PM Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and comments, Gwendolyn, I'm glad you enjoyed reading it. John

Anne-Lise Andresen January 26, 2021 at 7:36 AM - Congratulations on your top spot on the "Top 100 Poems" list this week, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) John Gondolf January 26, 2021 at 12:18 PM Thank you so much, Anne-Lise, I was humbled when I saw my name at the top of the list, there are so many other deserving poems. Hugs, John

Connie Marcum Wong January 25, 2021 at 11:35 AM Congratulations on having this amazing poem at the top of the new best poems list my friend. Blessings xxoo John Gondolf January 26, 2021 at 2:19 AM Thank you so much my dear friend, I am humbled that so many people have read this poem and enjoyed it. Hugs, John

Margarita Lillico January 23, 2021 at 9:08 AM #1 you are ! XO M. John Gondolf January 23, 2021 at 11:55 AM Thank you for noticing, Maggie. Hugs.

Ken Allan Dronsfield January 22, 2021 at 8:31 PM I truly enjoyed this lovely poem. I found it flowed with ease and I particularly loved the repeated verse in line 9 and 15. Lovely ink! John Gondolf January 23, 2021 at 4:34 AM Thanks so much for sharing your comments, Ken, I appreciate it. John

Jeanne Mcgee January 19, 2021 at 12:07 PM I am so glad I have found your sweet poem of loss...nicely penned. John Gondolf January 19, 2021 at 5:51 PM Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and comments, Jeanne, I appreciate your kind words. John

Jan Allison January 18, 2021 at 12:43 PM cant believe I missed this gem many congrats on POTD and on your contest win:-) hugs Jan xx John Gondolf January 18, 2021 at 3:04 PM Thank you, Jan, I appreciate it. If you are like me moments in life are pretty busy right now and poetry seems to take the back seat. Hope all is well with you and yours. Hugs, John

Kim Rodrigues January 17, 2021 at 4:28 AM Bittersweet and beautiful! Love the music of this sad song. God bless, John! Congratulations on POTD! John Gondolf January 17, 2021 at 4:43 AM Thank you, Kim, I appreciate your comments, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, John

Arturo Michael January 11, 2021 at 7:19 AM Well done...lovely mood and style...Congratulations John Gondolf on POTD. John Gondolf January 12, 2021 at 5:02 AM Thanks, Arturo, I appreciate it.

Akkina Downing January 10, 2021 at 3:23 PM Congratulations on POTD, John. A beautiful poem and I love that paper boat :) John Gondolf January 10, 2021 at 5:14 PM Thank you so much, Akkina, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Margarita Lillico January 10, 2021 at 2:40 PM She didn't steal your fantasies, my friend Your muse she only is but to the end:) Great even in dire tone... xo John Gondolf January 10, 2021 at 2:46 PM Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Maggie, I rely on the support of my mysterious muse. Hugs.

John Watt January 9, 2021 at 11:43 PM Gorgeous imagery and vocabulary in this exquisitely crafted ode to lost love. Wonderful writing, John - a fave, and well worthy of the honor of POTD. Hearty congratulations ~ John John Gondolf January 10, 2021 at 5:55 AM Thanks, John, I’m glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for saving it in your favorites. John

Connie Marcum Wong January 9, 2021 at 10:19 PM I love this flowing poem that spills effortlessly from my lips when read. It is so deserving of the honor of POTD John! I am putting it into my faves. Congratulations! xxoo John Gondolf January 10, 2021 at 5:48 AM Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, Connie, and thank you for saving it in your favorites. Hugs, John

Gershon Wolf January 9, 2021 at 6:01 PM 'like paper boats on downhill streams, reminds me of Frank Sinatra's hit, 'Summer Wind,' c. 1966. Beautifully composed, John. Congrats on POTD. Best wishes, Gershon John Gondolf January 10, 2021 at 5:40 AM Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Gershon, I appreciate it. John

Beryl Edmonds January 9, 2021 at 5:28 PM Congratulations John on poem of the day with this beautifully written Rondeau poem. Belle John Gondolf January 10, 2021 at 5:31 AM Thank you so much, Belle, I appreciate it. John

Constance La France January 9, 2021 at 3:59 PM John, so beautifully penned, congratulations on your deserving POEM OF THE DAY _Constance John Gondolf January 9, 2021 at 5:10 PM Thank you so much, Constance, I appreciate it. Hugs, John

Brandy Nicole January 9, 2021 at 2:02 PM The moment I read this, I knew it was a winner. Your words shine my dear sweet friend. Congratulations John, on Poem of the Day. Hugs, Brandy John Gondolf January 9, 2021 at 5:00 PM Thank you, Brandy, you’re the best. Hugs.

L Milton Hankins January 9, 2021 at 1:42 PM Exceptionally fine writing, John. I enjoyed the poem, and I could relate to it in many ways. Nice rhymes, too. Congrats on POTD! John Gondolf January 9, 2021 at 4:59 PM Thanks, Milton, I’m glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Eve Roper January 9, 2021 at 9:27 AM Back with a big congratulations on POTD. Hugs Eve John Gondolf January 9, 2021 at 9:46 AM Thank you so much, Eve. Hugs.

Heidi Sands January 9, 2021 at 8:21 AM I like the paper boats on the streams. Congratulations for POTD :) John Gondolf January 9, 2021 at 8:39 AM Thank you, Heidi. When I was a kid I used to make paper boats and watch them drift away. I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

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