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Muted Echoes

The echoes of piano notes
play softly in my mournful mind
as melody so gently floats
like ghosts of songs she left behind.

My memories are brought to bear,
the echoes of piano notes
forever floating in the air,
as lumps well up in saddened throats.

This winter day we don our coats
to lay her body down to rest;
the echoes of piano notes
show sadness in our hearts expressed.

The instrument sits dormant now;
its presence quietly emotes
her playing, as our thoughts allow
the echoes of piano notes.


January 28, 2020

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Aditi Mishra

Date: 5/23/2020 7:03:00 PM

Creative and soothing with a vintage touch at the same time. Love the way emotions flow through your beautiful words. Congratulations on your win John :)

John Gondolf
Date: 5/24/2020 6:11:00 AM

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

John Hamilton

Date: 5/23/2020 1:14:00 PM

Love this musical offering John so well done, congrats on another win with this beauty!

John Gondolf
Date: 5/23/2020 3:34:00 PM

Thanks, John, I appreciate it.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/26/2020 3:46:00 PM

#1, and rising higher all the time. Congrats, John, on your top win with this moving piece! Best always, Gershon

John Gondolf
Date: 2/27/2020 4:37:00 AM

Thanks, Gershon, I appreciate it.

Kenneth Cheney

Date: 2/25/2020 1:20:00 PM

This poem brings back many recollections of my childhood. My mother, fortunately still able to tinkle the ivies, plays the piano and I've great memories of the tunes she was always playing.

John Gondolf
Date: 2/26/2020 4:44:00 AM

Kenneth, glad I was able to bring pleasant memories to mind with this poem. Thanks for the visit. John

Charlie Knowlton

Date: 2/22/2020 2:16:00 PM

Excellent poem John…So worthy of #1.

John Gondolf
Date: 2/22/2020 2:52:00 PM

Thank you so much, Charlie, I appreciate it. John

Margarita Lillico

Date: 2/21/2020 1:57:00 PM

I haven't been there but I have, Thanks to your Muse, John. XO

John Gondolf
Date: 2/21/2020 2:14:00 PM

Thank you, Maggie, my muse has been whispering in my ear lately. Hugs, John

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/16/2020 2:24:00 PM

John, your poem reminds me of my visit to "The Birdcage Saloon" in Tombstone. Visitors can smell the old cigar smoke and hear the upbeat melodies of a piano accompanying dancers and singers. It's a shame pianos fall by the wayside. Bravo on your top win! Congrats, Carolyn

John Gondolf
Date: 2/17/2020 3:54:00 AM

Thank you, Carolyn, I appreciate it. I have been to that same saloon in Tombstone. Hug’s, John

Jenish Somadas

Date: 2/16/2020 5:50:00 AM

The dormant pianos are winning the show.. Wonderful poem.. Congrats on your great win John..

John Gondolf
Date: 2/16/2020 5:54:00 AM

Thank you, Jenish, I appreciate it. John

John Watt

Date: 2/15/2020 1:37:00 PM

John, exquisite reminiscence of the person who once played this old, forgotten instrument. Wistfully beautiful. Congrats on your win ~ John

John Gondolf
Date: 2/15/2020 2:05:00 PM

Thanks, John, I appreciate it.

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/15/2020 1:01:00 PM

Lovely poem, John. Congrats on your top win.

John Gondolf
Date: 2/15/2020 2:04:00 PM

Thank you, Line.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 2/15/2020 11:00:00 AM

Your verse is so skillfully done, especially love the line 'like ghosts of songs she left behind' - congratulations on your placement in the contest!

John Gondolf
Date: 2/15/2020 2:04:00 PM

Thank you so much, Michelle, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Joseph May

Date: 2/15/2020 8:27:00 AM

A touching verse John, Very nicely penned, Congrats on your win

John Gondolf
Date: 2/15/2020 2:02:00 PM

Thanks, Joseph, I appreciate it, and that's for hosting the contest. John

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/12/2020 7:01:00 AM

Hi John, an excellent poem my friend, but your sadness permeates throughout your write - totally heartfelt from you, and for the reader, pulls at our heart strings! Blessings, Jennifer.

John Gondolf
Date: 2/14/2020 4:34:00 AM

Thank you for your wonderful comments, Jenn, I always appreciate hearing from you. Hugs, John

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/9/2020 4:33:00 PM

Your poem brought tears to my eyes, John. I can relate to your feelings as my father's instruments became silent too, until my brother started to play them. The haunting music is touching. Beautifully penned! Hugs, Carolyn

John Gondolf
Date: 2/9/2020 5:00:00 PM

Thank you for your comments, Carolyn. Sorry I brought the sad memories to your mind. Hugs, John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/9/2020 12:18:00 PM

wow, this is so melancholy yet so beautiful. Well done with this poem, John.

John Gondolf
Date: 2/9/2020 4:49:00 PM

Thank you so much, Andrea, I appreciate your thoughts and comments.

Sandra Adams

Date: 2/2/2020 7:21:00 PM

one can hear the echo of the piano playing... this is equally poignant and beautiful John... wonderful write... hugs

John Gondolf
Date: 2/2/2020 7:42:00 PM

Thank you, Sandy, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. Hugs, John

Lin Lane

Date: 2/1/2020 5:39:00 AM

Your lines are written with such melancholy emotions, John. A Quatern requires focus, and you've presented one that evokes the sadness of your theme quite eloquently.

John Gondolf
Date: 2/1/2020 8:03:00 AM

Thank you for your kind words, Lin, Quaterns do take careful planning to keep the continuity of your thoughts flowing. Hugs, John

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/28/2020 9:26:00 PM

What a treasured instrument, echoes brought to life by one very talented pen. A FAVE for me! Bravo, Poet! Thanks, Gershon

John Gondolf
Date: 1/29/2020 6:58:00 AM

Thanks so much for your kind comments, Gershon, and thanks for the fave. John

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/28/2020 8:30:00 PM

Quite a sad verse John, that sweet music she used to play will aways stay with you. Tom

John Gondolf
Date: 1/29/2020 6:00:00 AM

Thanks, Tom, I appreciate it. John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 1/28/2020 8:05:00 PM

This is tender and sad, all at the same time. A soft melody playing and tears will linger gently upon the soul. Your thoughts tug deeply at my heart. ~ Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 1/29/2020 4:35:00 AM

Thank you, B, your thoughts and comments and support is a treasure to me. Hugs, John