John Gondolf Poet Free verse

Like Silver Birds

I watch the
ribbons of
the silver birds
crisscross the sky
as raindrops
from my soul
roll gently
down my cheeks

I gave you
all the love
I had to
give and yet
like silver birds
in sky above
you flew away


March 30, 2019

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Brenda Chiri June 29, 2019 at 8:13 PM What a lovely write John! Congrats on your placement!;) John Gondolf June 29, 2019 at 8:23 PM Thank you, Bren, I appreciate it. John

John Hamilton June 29, 2019 at 7:55 PM Nice write John, congrats on a fine placement! John Gondolf June 29, 2019 at 8:14 PM Thanks so much, John, I appreciate it, and thanks for hosting the contest. John

Connie Marcum Wong April 3, 2019 at 6:37 AM This is why I love reading poetry, because it helps one to express that sadness in a cathartic way, in a way that helps heal the heart. I love this John. Congratulations on your well deserved win! Beautiful! : ) xxoo John Gondolf April 3, 2019 at 7:02 AM Thank you for the wonderful comment, Connie, I'm glad you enjoyed my poem. John

Andrea Dietrich April 2, 2019 at 3:13 PM wow, you took the theme to a very different and poignant place. well done and congrats for your win John Gondolf April 2, 2019 at 3:21 PM Thank you so much, Andrea, I appreciate it. John

Jennifer Proxenos April 2, 2019 at 12:28 PM Hi John, What a beautifully sad poem! Congratulations. Hugs, Jennifer. John Gondolf April 2, 2019 at 12:56 PM Hi Jenny, than you so much for your kind words. All my best to you. John

Ralph Sergi April 1, 2019 at 7:25 PM Congratulations, John. very sad and romantic! John Gondolf April 1, 2019 at 7:28 PM Thanks, Ralph, I appreciate it. John

Anne-Lise Andresen April 1, 2019 at 4:52 AM - Congratulations John, a lovely poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) John Gondolf April 1, 2019 at 6:32 AM Thanks so much, Anne-Lise, I appreciate it. John

Brandy Nicole March 31, 2019 at 10:45 PM Congratulations John, on this win. Your thoughts touch my heart. ~ Brandy John Gondolf April 1, 2019 at 4:16 AM Thank you, Brandy, I appreciate you and your kind words. John

Sandra Haight March 31, 2019 at 8:27 PM So much pain and sorrow expressed by so few beautifully-written words, John. Congratulations on your well-deserved podium win! Sandra John Gondolf March 31, 2019 at 8:35 PM Thank you, Sandra, I appreciate it.

Brandy Nicole March 30, 2019 at 1:34 PM So many moments and emotions linger within. Sometimes, the wind carries love so far away- while true love, it will always stay. This is so beautiful and tender my dear friend. ~ Brandy John Gondolf March 30, 2019 at 5:49 PM Thank you for your comments and words of romantic wisdom, my dear friend. I appreciate you and your thoughts. All my best. John

Heidi Sands March 30, 2019 at 8:09 AM So sad and beautifully written John! Have a nice day :) John Gondolf March 30, 2019 at 8:21 AM Thank you for you comments, Heidi, I appreciate you. John