John Gondolf Poet Quatern

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Muted Echoes

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.

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Jenish Somadas November 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM The echoes of piano notes… grief and memory through music… the piano notes resonate through the veins of the reader. Congratulations on your win, John.

Joseph May November 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM A melancholy melody still echoes, Very nicely done John, Congrats on your win

Aditi Mishra May 23, 2020 at 7:03 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 May 24, 2020 at 6:11 AM Thank you, Aditi, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

John Hamilton May 23, 2020 at 1:14 PM Love this musical offering John so well done, congrats on another win with this beauty! John Gondolf May 23, 2020 at 3:34 PM Thanks, John, I appreciate it.

Gershon Wolf February 26, 2020 at 3:46 PM #1, and rising higher all the time. Congrats, John, on your top win with this moving piece! Best always, Gershon John Gondolf February 27, 2020 at 4:37 AM Thanks, Gershon, I appreciate it.

Kenneth Cheney February 25, 2020 at 1:20 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 February 26, 2020 at 4:44 AM Kenneth, glad I was able to bring pleasant memories to mind with this poem. Thanks for the visit. John

Charlie Knowlton February 22, 2020 at 2:16 PM Excellent poem John…So worthy of #1. John Gondolf February 22, 2020 at 2:52 PM Thank you so much, Charlie, I appreciate it. John

Margarita Lillico February 21, 2020 at 1:57 PM I haven't been there but I have, Thanks to your Muse, John. XO John Gondolf February 21, 2020 at 2:14 PM Thank you, Maggie, my muse has been whispering in my ear lately. Hugs, John

Carolyn Devonshire February 16, 2020 at 2:24 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 February 17, 2020 at 3:54 AM Thank you, Carolyn, I appreciate it. I have been to that same saloon in Tombstone. Hug’s, John

Jenish Somadas February 16, 2020 at 5:50 AM The dormant pianos are winning the show.. Wonderful poem.. Congrats on your great win John.. John Gondolf February 16, 2020 at 5:54 AM Thank you, Jenish, I appreciate it. John

John Watt February 15, 2020 at 1:37 PM John, exquisite reminiscence of the person who once played this old, forgotten instrument. Wistfully beautiful. Congrats on your win ~ John John Gondolf February 15, 2020 at 2:05 PM Thanks, John, I appreciate it.

Line Gauthier February 15, 2020 at 1:01 PM Lovely poem, John. Congrats on your top win. John Gondolf February 15, 2020 at 2:04 PM Thank you, Line.

Michelle Faulkner February 15, 2020 at 11:00 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 February 15, 2020 at 2:04 PM Thank you so much, Michelle, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Joseph May February 15, 2020 at 8:27 AM A touching verse John, Very nicely penned, Congrats on your win John Gondolf February 15, 2020 at 2:02 PM Thanks, Joseph, I appreciate it, and that's for hosting the contest. John

Jennifer Proxenos February 12, 2020 at 7:01 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 February 14, 2020 at 4:34 AM Thank you for your wonderful comments, Jenn, I always appreciate hearing from you. Hugs, John

Carolyn Devonshire February 9, 2020 at 4:33 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 February 9, 2020 at 5:00 PM Thank you for your comments, Carolyn. Sorry I brought the sad memories to your mind. Hugs, John

Andrea Dietrich February 9, 2020 at 12:18 PM wow, this is so melancholy yet so beautiful. Well done with this poem, John. John Gondolf February 9, 2020 at 4:49 PM Thank you so much, Andrea, I appreciate your thoughts and comments.

Sandra Adams February 2, 2020 at 7:21 PM one can hear the echo of the piano playing... this is equally poignant and beautiful John... wonderful write... hugs John Gondolf February 2, 2020 at 7:42 PM Thank you, Sandy, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. Hugs, John

Lin Lane February 1, 2020 at 5:39 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 February 1, 2020 at 8:03 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 January 28, 2020 at 9:26 PM What a treasured instrument, echoes brought to life by one very talented pen. A FAVE for me! Bravo, Poet! Thanks, Gershon John Gondolf January 29, 2020 at 6:58 AM Thanks so much for your kind comments, Gershon, and thanks for the fave. John

Tom Cunningham January 28, 2020 at 8:30 PM Quite a sad verse John, that sweet music she used to play will aways stay with you. Tom John Gondolf January 29, 2020 at 6:00 AM Thanks, Tom, I appreciate it. John

Brandy Nicole January 28, 2020 at 8:05 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 January 29, 2020 at 4:35 AM Thank you, B, your thoughts and comments and support is a treasure to me. Hugs, John

Brenda Chiri January 28, 2020 at 6:36 PM Ah John a beautiful top win my dear friend!;) John Gondolf January 29, 2020 at 4:32 AM Thank you, Bren, I appreciate you. Hugs, John