John Gondolf Poet Sonnet

Memories of a Sapphire Pond

As ashen clouds caress an azure sky
I walk beside this stagnate lime green pond,
and think about this path in days gone by;
the sapphire pond of which I was so fond.

So full of promise as it teemed with life;
the snow white swans that glided ‘cross her face,
and full of ocher lilies it was rife;
fond memories that time cannot erase.

But now the carelessness of all mankind
has taken toll upon this gift of God;
diminished dreams now only things you find
remaining here upon this weathered sod.

And now I walk this path with misty eye
as ashen clouds caress an azure sky.


May 16, 2019

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Brenda Chiri June 12, 2019 at 1:09 PM John it's no surprise you have won in Brian's contest! Congrats!;) Bren John Gondolf June 12, 2019 at 1:21 PM Thank you so much, Bren, I appreciate you. John

Brandy Nicole June 9, 2019 at 8:47 PM Your memories linger upon my heart. Congratulations John, on this win. ~ Brandy John Gondolf June 9, 2019 at 8:54 PM Thank you, Brandy, I’m glad my words made an impact on you. John

Laura Leiser June 9, 2019 at 4:20 PM What beauty you weave in your melancholy Sonnet, John! I love this one, and almost feels like a hymn to me! Congrats on your win! :) John Gondolf June 9, 2019 at 7:10 PM Thank you so much, Laura, I appreciate your kind words. John

Wendy Watson June 9, 2019 at 3:51 PM This is so beautiful, John and as usual, written with perfect rhythm and rhyme. You depicted the scene simply and so clearly that I felt that I was walking alongside you! I really enjoyed reading your sonnet. John Gondolf June 9, 2019 at 7:05 PM Thank you so much, Wendy, I appreciate your kind words. Glad you could join me on this walk. John

Connie Marcum Wong June 9, 2019 at 12:56 PM I too wrote my entry about the environment John. I'm happy to see this meaningful poem with a message on the winners list. Congratulations my friend on your deserving win! : ) xxoo John Gondolf June 9, 2019 at 7:01 PM Thank you so much, Connie, I appreciate it. John

Line Gauthier June 9, 2019 at 11:36 AM Bravo, John. Congrats on your well deserved win. John Gondolf June 9, 2019 at 12:13 PM Thank you so much, Line, I appreciate it. John

Dale Gregory Cozart June 9, 2019 at 11:27 AM Congratulations on your 8th Place win! This was a VERY tough contest to judge. Thank you so much for taking the time to enter. John Gondolf June 9, 2019 at 11:42 AM thanks so much, Dale, I appreciate it. And thanks for hosting this challenging contest. John

Allen Beilschmidt Sr. May 23, 2019 at 6:42 PM So sad. I two had a pond I loved as a child. It was covered over for a warehouse. Like you, John, I have my memories John Gondolf May 24, 2019 at 4:13 AM Thank you so much, Allen, I appreciate your thoughts. John

Andrea Dietrich May 20, 2019 at 3:18 PM very nicely arranged lines in this striking sonnet, John. So well done! John Gondolf May 20, 2019 at 5:55 PM Thank you so much, Andrea, I always appreciate hearing your thoughts. John

Constance La France May 20, 2019 at 9:42 AM John, excellent poem and writing, full of emotion, I know exactly what you mean, here in Canada our waterways are littered with discarded garbage and the wildlife and fish are eating plastic and dying as a result, what has mankind done ! John Gondolf May 20, 2019 at 9:48 AM Thank you for your thoughts, Constance, I have always enjoyed nature and walking in it's solitude, but now my walks aren't as enjoyable. It's sad to see the disrespect for nature that some people have. John

Brandy Nicole May 16, 2019 at 3:47 PM When lingering in moments of yesterday, the heart is reminded of its beauty. Even though change is made by mankind, memories never change. This is so beautifully written and presented. Thoughts from the heart. ~ Brandy John Gondolf May 16, 2019 at 3:49 PM Thank you, Brandy, I appreciate you and your thoughts. All my best. John

Nette Onclaud May 16, 2019 at 3:29 PM quite hard to see something precious lose its once fresh glow... this sonnet is wonderfully scribed, john...huggs John Gondolf May 16, 2019 at 3:32 PM Thank you, Nette, I appreciate your wonderful comments and your support as always. My best to you. Hugs, John

CayCay Godwin May 16, 2019 at 12:53 PM John: this really shows your talent. It is a beautifully sad and lingering touch upon the reader's heart. Poetry hugs ... CayCay John Gondolf May 16, 2019 at 1:15 PM Thank you so much, CayCay, I appreciate it. John