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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 Date: 2/6/2021 8:42:00 AM That was good and had a nice flow. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 2/6/2021 10:17:00 AM Thank you, Natalie, i appreciate your comments and visit. John

Catherine Deslippe Date: 2/3/2021 7:33:00 AM Congratulations on a well deserved best new poem. A writer who writes deep from the heart with a story to tell. Great Job Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 2/3/2021 9:23:00 AM Thank you,Catherine, Iappreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Akkina Downing Date: 2/1/2021 8:59:00 PM Hey John congrats on being number one of the best new poem. It is truly beautiful... Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 2/2/2021 2:18:00 AM Thank you so much, Akkina, I appreciate it. John

Paulette Calasibetta Date: 1/30/2021 8:58:00 AM Wow, powerful, beautiful and sad. Kudos to you craftsmanship exposing a broken heart! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/30/2021 9:51:00 AM Thank you so much for the kind comments, Paulette, I'm glad you enjoyed it. John

John Hamilton Date: 1/28/2021 10:27:00 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! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/28/2021 12:41:00 PM Thanks so much, John, I appreciate your kind words.

Gwendolyn Cloyd Date: 1/26/2021 11:15:00 AM Congratulations- I thought your poem was a very sweet rendition of a farewell to a love lost. I really enjoyed reading it- Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/26/2021 12:43:00 PM Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and comments, Gwendolyn, I'm glad you enjoyed reading it. John

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/26/2021 7:36:00 AM - Congratulations on your top spot on the "Top 100 Poems" list this week, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/26/2021 12:18:00 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 Date: 1/25/2021 11:35:00 AM Congratulations on having this amazing poem at the top of the new best poems list my friend. Blessings xxoo Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/26/2021 2:19:00 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 Date: 1/23/2021 9:08:00 AM #1 you are ! XO M. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/23/2021 11:55:00 AM Thank you for noticing, Maggie. Hugs.

Ken Allan Dronsfield Date: 1/22/2021 8:31:00 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! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/23/2021 4:34:00 AM Thanks so much for sharing your comments, Ken, I appreciate it. John

Jeanne Mcgee Date: 1/19/2021 12:07:00 PM I am so glad I have found your sweet poem of loss...nicely penned. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/19/2021 5:51:00 PM Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and comments, Jeanne, I appreciate your kind words. John

Jan Allison Date: 1/18/2021 12:43:00 PM cant believe I missed this gem many congrats on POTD and on your contest win:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/18/2021 3:04:00 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 Date: 1/17/2021 4:28:00 AM Bittersweet and beautiful! Love the music of this sad song. God bless, John! Congratulations on POTD! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/17/2021 4:43:00 AM Thank you, Kim, I appreciate your comments, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, John

Arturo Michael Date: 1/11/2021 7:19:00 AM Well done...lovely mood and style...Congratulations John Gondolf on POTD. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/12/2021 5:02:00 AM Thanks, Arturo, I appreciate it.

Akkina Downing Date: 1/10/2021 3:23:00 PM Congratulations on POTD, John. A beautiful poem and I love that paper boat :) Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/10/2021 5:14:00 PM Thank you so much, Akkina, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Margarita Lillico Date: 1/10/2021 2:40:00 PM She didn't steal your fantasies, my friend Your muse she only is but to the end:) Great even in dire tone... xo Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/10/2021 2:46:00 PM Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Maggie, I rely on the support of my mysterious muse. Hugs.

John Watt Date: 1/9/2021 11:43:00 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 Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/10/2021 5:55:00 AM Thanks, John, I’m glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for saving it in your favorites. John

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 1/9/2021 10:19:00 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 Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/10/2021 5:48:00 AM Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, Connie, and thank you for saving it in your favorites. Hugs, John

Gershon Wolf Date: 1/9/2021 6:01:00 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 Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/10/2021 5:40:00 AM Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Gershon, I appreciate it. John

Beryl Edmonds Date: 1/9/2021 5:28:00 PM Congratulations John on poem of the day with this beautifully written Rondeau poem. Belle Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/10/2021 5:31:00 AM Thank you so much, Belle, I appreciate it. John

Constance La France Date: 1/9/2021 3:59:00 PM John, so beautifully penned, congratulations on your deserving POEM OF THE DAY _Constance Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/9/2021 5:10:00 PM Thank you so much, Constance, I appreciate it. Hugs, John

Brandy Nicole Date: 1/9/2021 2:02:00 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 Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/9/2021 5:00:00 PM Thank you, Brandy, you’re the best. Hugs.

L Milton Hankins Date: 1/9/2021 1:42:00 PM Exceptionally fine writing, John. I enjoyed the poem, and I could relate to it in many ways. Nice rhymes, too. Congrats on POTD! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/9/2021 4:59:00 PM Thanks, Milton, I’m glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Eve Roper Date: 1/9/2021 9:27:00 AM Back with a big congratulations on POTD. Hugs Eve Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/9/2021 9:46:00 AM Thank you so much, Eve. Hugs.

Heidi Sands Date: 1/9/2021 8:21:00 AM I like the paper boats on the streams. Congratulations for POTD :) Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/9/2021 8:39:00 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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