Longing

I’m weary of this winter and it’s chill that wraps around me tightly like a glove and robs my aging spirit of its will while leaving lonely hearts devoid of love. I’m tired of hibernating in my lair as never ending darkness lingers on, and locked within my mind is dire despair; the thoughts of warmer days forever gone. I dream of brighter skies to fill the morn; the pastel colors seen at break of day when nature blooms as all of life reborn and fills the heart with beautiful display. I long for warmth of springtime to expose and touch the tender petals of the rose. March 28, 2020

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John Watt

Date: 4/11/2020 1:09:00 PM

John, your golden pen is in fine form again with another powerful sonnet. This captures the darkness of these days that blur from one week to the next. I too dream of brighter skies to fill the morn. Thank you for putting into words what so many are feeling these days. Best wishes ~ John

John Gondolf
Date: 4/12/2020 7:24:00 AM

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, John. Hopefully with this sonnet, future generations will understand what we are going through in these days. Stay safe. John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/29/2020 1:55:00 PM

we are all feeling the "longing' for normalcy. Go out and see your blooming flowers, JOhn. you can still go out into the sunlight. very beautiful sonnet!

John Gondolf
Date: 3/29/2020 5:29:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/29/2020 12:46:00 PM

Exquisite sonnet, John, full of amazing imagery "that wraps around me tightly as a glove." So many people feel that as the world self quarantines! Congratulations!

John Gondolf
Date: 3/29/2020 3:45:00 PM

Thanks, Sam, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. Stay safe. John

Brenda Chiri

Date: 3/29/2020 10:47:00 AM

John beautiful sonnet! Longing is a great subject lol I usually can do it but this one was beyond! Congrats my dear friend on your top win!;)

John Gondolf
Date: 3/29/2020 11:59:00 AM

Thank you so much, Bren!

Jc Hawkens

Date: 3/29/2020 8:12:00 AM

I, to my friend, am weary. This is a beautifully written poem. Such a wonderful find in my morning wondering. Thank you, JC Hawkens

John Gondolf
Date: 3/29/2020 8:44:00 AM

Thanks so much, JC, I'm glad you enjoyed this piece that you stumbled upon. Stay safe. John

Sandra Adams

Date: 3/28/2020 10:17:00 PM

we all long to see the brighter hues and watch this darkness exit...it consumes many of my thoughts these days... any escape is a welcome treat... great write John... stay safe... hugs and blessings!

John Gondolf
Date: 3/28/2020 11:02:00 PM

It is impossible to turn on the tv or open your web browser and not be bombarded with covid news. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Sandy, keep your rosary beads close to your heart and stay safe my friend. Hugs, John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/28/2020 8:34:00 PM

"I dream of brighter skies to fill the morn" Such moments linger, even around the uncertainly of it all. Blessings truly are everywhere. Keep smiling my sweet friend. :) You belong floating in bliss. :) Hugs, Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 3/28/2020 10:47:00 PM

Your thoughts are always so upbeat, Brandy, you always manage to see the silver lining. Thank you for always supporting my work. Stay safe my sweet friend. Hugs, John

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/28/2020 9:52:00 AM

A verse to lift our spirits John, we certainly need distractions in these dark days. Death toll in the UK has just passed the thousand mark, frightening indeed. Hope you and yours stay safe and well. Tom

John Gondolf
Date: 3/28/2020 10:40:00 AM

Thanks, Tom, it seems like that is all you hear about on the news. While we do need to stay informed, we also need a break once in a while. Times are getting scary here in the US, new cases are exploding all around us. Stay safe my friend. John