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Look To the Skies

At times when life seems upside down
and all the world is spinning round,
just lift your head and gaze your eyes
upon the azure autumn skies.

For in the skies, a pure delight,
are puffy clouds of snowy white
just floating softly over head
who’s simple beauty’s left unsaid.

So leave behind the clamant crowds,
and float in cotton candy clouds
that drift the tender skies above
and rest your thoughts in peace thereof.

For in these tender clouds you’ll find
a comfort that will ease your mind
when all the world is spinning round
and all of life seems upside down.


November 16, 2022
Poem of the Day - November 17, 2022

Copyright © John Gondolf | Year Posted 2022

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Michelle Smith Date: 11/27/2023 4:26:00 PM (That was a quote from page 160 in "33 Days to Morning Glory: a Total Consecration to the Father through Jesus, Based on the Gospel of John" by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC). I picked this poem from the title in the list of your poems, because it reminded me of all this. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 11/27/2023 4:58:00 PM Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Michelle, I find it very spiritual and up-lifting. It caused me to pause and meditate for a moment which is good to do from time to time during the day. John

Michelle Smith Date: 11/27/2023 4:24:00 PM "It's easy to make the consecration to the Father. We simply need to do what Jesus so often did as He prayed to the Father: look up (see John 11:41; 17:1). Of course, by looking up I don't mean just the physical action of turning our eyes heavenward, although it includes that. It's the spiritual looking up to our Father of Mercy and Love whom we've encountered in the Gospel of John... to see your Father seeing you... to speak to Him from your heart, through the Son and in the Spirit." (Rom 8:26) Login to Reply

Emilia James Date: 4/7/2023 9:52:00 AM I like watching clouds float by there is something relaxing about it. The white fluffy ones are the best. A very belated congratulations on POTD. Emilia : ) Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 4/9/2023 6:25:00 AM Thank you, Emilia, I appreciate it. There truly is something relaxing about watching the clouds drift by. It always makes me forget the pressures of life for a brief moment. Hugs, John

Kenneth Cheney Date: 1/24/2023 11:25:00 AM So glad I floated by today to read this wonderful poem. Thanks John. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/25/2023 5:39:00 AM Thanks, Kenneth, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for floating by.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/11/2023 2:43:00 PM A beautiful write! Love the quote too! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/12/2023 2:40:00 AM Thank you, Kim, I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Anne E Sangster - K Date: 1/8/2023 1:22:00 PM So glad I popped by to read your poems today. Thank you for sharing your lovely uplifting poem. (Love it!) :-) Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/9/2023 2:19:00 AM Thank you, Anne, I’m glad this verse lifted your spirit. John

Ellen Gwaltney Bales Date: 1/5/2023 4:33:00 AM John, I had to do a double take. I started a poem not too long ago with the very same title. Now you've inspired me to finish it. No resemblance to yours, of course. You have the knack! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/5/2023 5:36:00 AM Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Ellen. I will look forward to reading your "Look to the Skies." John

Paulette Calasibetta Date: 1/3/2023 8:54:00 AM How lovely....so beautifully crafted I am afloat! Happy New Year! Paulette Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/3/2023 9:33:00 AM Thank you so much, Paulette, I'm glad I was able to lift your spirits to start the new year. Happy New Year. John

Daisy Meadows Date: 1/1/2023 12:32:00 AM A good poem. Well done. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 1/1/2023 5:57:00 AM Thank you, Jeanette, I appreciate it. John

Kelly Deschler Date: 12/8/2022 10:03:00 AM I was "floating in cotton candy clouds" as I read this wonderful poem... I can see why it was chosen to be the Poem of the Day... Lovely work, John! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 12/8/2022 1:04:00 PM Thank you so much, Kelly, I'm glad you enjoyed it. John

Valsa George Date: 11/18/2022 3:36:00 AM Beautiful, inspirational poem. Congratulations John on your well deserved POTD Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 11/18/2022 4:41:00 AM thank you so much, Valsa, I appreciate it. John

Deb M Date: 11/17/2022 10:31:00 PM Congratulations John on POTD for such a light, calming ,peaceful poem. Tranquility! Debx Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 11/18/2022 2:49:00 AM Thank you so much, Deb, I appreciate it. John

Brandy Nicole Date: 11/17/2022 6:13:00 PM Continue to float in those cotton candy clouds, my dear sweet friend. (I'm not a fortune teller, but somehow I knew your poem would linger in the spotlight). Your words are worthy. Congratulations John, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 11/18/2022 2:44:00 AM Drifting in the clouds is a relaxing, enjoyable place to be, I think I will linger there a while. Thank you for your support my sweet friend. Hugs, John

Warren Doll Date: 11/17/2022 3:25:00 PM John, a simple and beautiful way to find peace. Thanks, and Congratulations on POTD ~Warren Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 11/17/2022 4:57:00 PM Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Warren, I appreciate it. John

Tania Kitchin Date: 11/17/2022 1:24:00 PM John, congratulations on POTD, enjoyed! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 11/17/2022 3:23:00 PM Thank you so much, Tania, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John

Sotto Poet Date: 11/17/2022 12:31:00 PM John, Congratulations on your POTD honor. Your poem is so beautifully penned. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 11/17/2022 3:23:00 PM Thanks so much, I appreciate it.

Elizabeth Mccann Date: 11/17/2022 12:30:00 PM John, I like the alliteration, nice- clamant crowds and cotton candy clouds. I agree; they have such a light happy look. Enduring image. Thank you! Elizabeth Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 11/17/2022 1:50:00 PM Thank you so much, Elizabeth, I'm glad you enjoyed it. John

Bj Legros Kelley Date: 11/17/2022 11:04:00 AM This is such a beautiful poem, a wonderful choice for POTD, congratulations! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 11/17/2022 1:51:00 PM Thank you so much, BJ, I appreciate it. John

Jim Slaughter Date: 11/17/2022 11:03:00 AM A delightful read, John, with a very "floaty" quality. Congrats on POTD, as well. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 11/17/2022 1:49:00 PM Thanks, Jim, I'm glad you liked it.

Eve Roper Date: 11/17/2022 10:57:00 AM The heavens are so easing to the mind. Great verse, John, Congratulations on POTD Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 11/17/2022 1:49:00 PM Thank you so much, Eve, I appreciate it. John

L Milton Hankins Date: 11/17/2022 8:47:00 AM Congratulations, John, on your P.O.T.D.! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 11/17/2022 10:36:00 AM Thanks, Milt, I appreciate it. John

Bill Baker Date: 11/17/2022 8:18:00 AM Congratulations on your POTD, John. Very good advice and a calming read. Thanks for sharing your poetry withus, my friend. Enjoy your special day! Bill Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 11/17/2022 8:44:00 AM Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Bill, I appreciate it. John

Gershon Wolf Date: 11/17/2022 6:48:00 AM Best advice I could possibly read this morning, John --- delightfully framed by your poetic flair. Thank you, and congratulations on POTD. Blue skies here, puff-clouds there, Gershon Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 11/17/2022 8:42:00 AM Thanks, Gershon, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 11/17/2022 6:47:00 AM A lofty and uplifting write John. Congratulations on the honor of your POTD! :) Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 11/17/2022 8:24:00 AM Thank you, Linda, I appreciate it. John

Heidi Sands Date: 11/17/2022 6:25:00 AM Congratulations for this great POTD! A fave for me. Enjoy :) Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 11/17/2022 8:23:00 AM Thank you so much for the congrats and the fave, Heidi, I appreciate you. John

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