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Lonely Hearts

Somewhere within the midnight darkness hides,
within the shadows of a moody moon,
the notions love will be appearing soon;
bleak thoughts that only lonely hearts confide.

For it is true a lonely heart will yearn
with longings for a tender love that’s real
in hopes that they will somehow, someday feel
that sweet caress that make the passions burn.

As Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
once sang their songs of life and love and woe,
a yearning heart, enslaved by life’s command,
is destined to forever feel the blow,
an emptiness of loveless life unplanned 
that only lonely hearts will ever know.


June 25, 2025

Copyright © John Gondolf | Year Posted 2025

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Rowena Velasco Date: 8/5/2025 11:45:00 PM John, this flows with such classic elegance — both melancholy and beautifully lyrical. The Beatles reference was a perfect touch, tying the theme together with depth and nostalgia. You’ve captured the ache of loneliness in such a relatable, poetic way. Lovely work. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 8/6/2025 2:49:00 AM Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Rowena, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John

Emilia James Date: 7/31/2025 2:28:00 AM I could feel the sadness as I was reading your words John. You always express emotions and love so very well. Hugs, Emilia : ) Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 7/31/2025 2:46:00 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Emilia, I appreciate it. I hope all is well with you. Hugs, John

Brandy Nicole Date: 6/25/2025 7:26:00 PM When a deep longing within tugs at the heart, it can create a sweet and tender ache. I understand your thoughts completely, John. This is beautiful and emotional, all at the same time. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/26/2025 2:34:00 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts on tender longings, Brandy, seems we both think alike. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, John

Tom Woody Date: 6/25/2025 5:14:00 AM Great rhymes as always John along with excellent meter. This puts me in mind a bit of my poem Labyrinth of loneliness. I like to think of loneliness as death on two legs. Sad state of affairs Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/25/2025 5:31:00 AM Wow, death on two legs, never thought of it that way. For me it's more just a melancholy feeling but life goes on. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.