Latent Desires

As lightning fills the room
a fright’ning flash of doom,

and thunder shakes the night
I wonder if it’s right

this feeling deep within
concealing latent sin,

these lusted dreams that be
a latent part of me.


July 8, 2020
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Mishra Avatar
July 16, 2020 at 9:36 AM
Your muse is such a beautifully articulated interpretation of those thoughts we have in solitude John. Congratulations on your win. Blessings :)
Gondolf Avatar
July 16, 2020 at 9:58 AM
Thank you so much for the kind words, Aditi, I appreciate it. John
Proxenos Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 12:04 PM
John congratulations on your awesome write - you are so right, a huge storm makes us look within and realize we are merely a spec of dust amidst the power of a great storm sent by God with lightening and thunder that makes us shiver sometimes in our shoes. Beautiful write. Blessings, Jennifer.
Gondolf Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 7:43 PM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Jenn, I appreciate you. Hugs, John
Watt Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 7:30 PM
John, a first rate write with intimate overtones and excellent craftwork to meet the challenge of the contest. Well done, my friend. Congratulations on your win ~ John
Gondolf Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 10:49 PM
Thanks for your thoughts and comments, John, I appreciate it. John
Mcconnell Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 11:44 AM
Good penning John, showing good rhyme and flow with good expression too. Take care, Gordon
Gondolf Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 10:38 PM
Thanks, Gordon, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 2:39 PM
Nicely strung expressions that are reflected by many, John, nevertheless, you gave it value and for your efforts, I extend my compliments on winning 1st Place, Kudos! -- Aloha~@William
Gondolf Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 2:54 PM
Thank for sharing your thoughts and comments, William, I appreciate it. John
May Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 2:25 PM
The power of God in lightning and thunder causes us to look within, Congrats on your win John..
Gondolf Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 2:53 PM
Thanks, Joseph, I appreciate it, and thanks for hosting the contest. John
Dietrich Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 1:59 PM
I see you have won very well with this poem too, John. A hearty congratulations
Gondolf Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 2:11 PM
Thank you so much, Andrea, I appreciate you. John
Canerdy Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 1:39 PM
A huge CONGRATS on your win, John! Janice
Gondolf Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 2:07 PM
Thank you so much, Janice, I appreciate it. John
Logan Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 10:05 AM
I'm so happy to see your verses in essence win a first place. Congratulations, John.
Gondolf Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 10:16 AM
Thank you so much, Jenna, I appreciate you.
Dietrich Avatar
July 9, 2020 at 8:07 PM
Good job, John!
Gondolf Avatar
July 10, 2020 at 4:09 AM
Thank you, Andrea.
Wolf Avatar
July 8, 2020 at 11:13 PM
John, my shining star on a pedestal (of my own creation): Please say it isn't so! First Jimmy Carter back in the '70's with that Playboy interview, and now... you... lusting after pleasure. O, woe is me. My balloon punctured; all the air let out... LOL. Great write, my friend. Blessings, Gershon
Gondolf Avatar
July 9, 2020 at 7:42 AM
Yeah, me and Jimmy shocking the world... I got a good laugh out of your comment this morning, Gershon, thanks for stopping by. Cheers, John
Nicole Avatar
July 8, 2020 at 4:41 PM
There is something about lightning filling the room and thunder shaking the night- that is magical. Sensual. Sometimes dreams or fantasies take our breath away, as desires are a part of us. A tender longing lingers within your heart. Hugs, Brandy
Gondolf Avatar
July 8, 2020 at 4:59 PM
You are reading my mind again, B, or maybe my heart. :) Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments. You're right, such moments are sensual. Hugs, John
Logan Avatar
July 8, 2020 at 3:04 PM
Well, John, it seems the secret is out now, though it's hard to envision you as being crusted. Luck in the contest.
Gondolf Avatar
July 8, 2020 at 4:55 PM
The secret's out...I'm just a crusty old man, old being the operative word. :) Thanks for your visit and comments, Jenna, I appreciate you. Hugs, John
Michael Avatar
July 8, 2020 at 8:18 AM
The inner man knows what's right and wrong...as humans we have both...it's our choice...Well done
Gondolf Avatar
July 8, 2020 at 8:57 AM
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Arturo, I appreciate it. John
Cunningham Avatar
July 8, 2020 at 7:57 AM
We all step off the path of righteousness in our youth, those sins hidden from all but thy self. Well composed John, those double rhymes I found tricky. Tom
Gondolf Avatar
July 8, 2020 at 8:08 AM
Best to keep those secrets locked away. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Tom. The internal rhymes were it a little tricky but it was fun once I got into the flow. Cheers, John
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