John Gondolf Poet Rhyme

My Muse Once Sleeping Is Awake

For many years I trudged along
   (but in my heart there was a song)
         through life’s hard game of give and take;
      my muse once sleeping is awake.

The rhymes inside were always there,
   but never had a thought to share;
         kept to myself for prudence sake;
      my muse once sleeping is awake.

Then one day Debbie did suggest 
   these rhymes be shared with all the rest,
         to have these thoughts is no mistake;
      my muse once sleeping is awake.

Now ink flows freely from my pen,
   and graces parchment now and then;
         she’s always here with rhymes to make;
      my muse once sleeping is awake.


July 15, 2019

Poem of the Day - July 17, 2019

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John Hamilton August 13, 2019 at 8:29 AM This is wonderful writing to me, it feels melodious because of the repeating refrain, very songlike. Enjoyed very much, very belated congrats John, on a well deserved POTD!! John Gondolf August 13, 2019 at 8:50 AM Thanks, John. This was a wonderful format that Constance challenged us with in her contest, it flows so smoothly. A couple others from this contest got POTD and several are on the top poems list. I will have to use this format again. John

Kim Rodrigues July 19, 2019 at 12:52 PM Congratulations on POTD! John Gondolf July 19, 2019 at 12:53 PM Thank you, Kim.

Constance La France July 19, 2019 at 9:24 AM John, congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge with this wonderful write, so happy you decided to share your poetry ! John Gondolf July 19, 2019 at 9:29 AM Thank you so much, Constance. I am humbled that so many people read my poetry and comment on it and I have made some wonderful friends on PS as well. As always, that you for hosting the contest. John

Jennifer Proxenos July 19, 2019 at 8:47 AM Great write my friend, - congrats. on a very deserved POTD - a little belated but comes with love and hugs - who needs a muse, certainly not you with such a winner. Jennifer. John Gondolf July 19, 2019 at 8:57 AM Thank you for the congrats, Jenn, and the love and hugs that came with it. :) I appreciate you my friend! Hugs, John

Charles Messina July 18, 2019 at 8:17 AM I'll say, your muse has awoken for sure. This is a GREAT poem John. Belated congratulations on POTD. Regards, Charlie John Gondolf July 18, 2019 at 11:37 AM Thank you for the wonderful comment, Charlie, I appreciate it. John

Joseph May July 18, 2019 at 7:45 AM Beautifully penned John..Congrats on your win.. John Gondolf July 18, 2019 at 8:16 AM Thanks so much, Joseph, I appreciate it. John

Connie Marcum Wong July 18, 2019 at 4:55 AM I know I commented on this beautiful piece but I don't see my comment anywhere. Congratulations on your deserving POTD honor! This poem is simply brilliant! : ) xxoo John Gondolf July 18, 2019 at 8:07 AM Thank you so much, Connie, I appreciate you and your comments. All the best to you my friend. John

Gershon Wolf July 17, 2019 at 7:21 PM Wow, John. This flows better than the clearest woodland stream. Perfectly penned... Congrats on POTD. Best wishes, Gershon John Gondolf July 18, 2019 at 4:56 AM Thanks, Gershon, I appreciate your kind words. John

Silent One July 17, 2019 at 4:27 PM Glad it is awake and firing... congrats on potd John Gondolf July 17, 2019 at 4:35 PM Thank so much, SO, I appreciate it. John

Warren Doll July 17, 2019 at 3:27 PM Hi John, so glad to hear your muse is back. Congratulations on POTD. All the best~ Warren John Gondolf July 17, 2019 at 3:37 PM Thanks, Warren, I appreciate it. John

Okonkwo Ifeanyichukwu July 17, 2019 at 3:23 PM Congratulations John, on your poem if the day. John Gondolf July 17, 2019 at 3:33 PM Thank you, Okonkwo, I appreciate your comments and visit. John

Brandy Nicole July 17, 2019 at 11:49 AM Congratulations on the win in the contest. Your words touch the sky my dear friend. I knew this was a winner, the moment I read it. :) Congratulations on Poem of the Day as well. Truly deserving. ~ Brandy John Gondolf July 17, 2019 at 12:45 PM Thank you for your kind words, B, I always enjoy hearing your thoughts, I appreciate you my dear friend. John

Alexis Y. July 17, 2019 at 11:18 AM Hi John, You did a great job with the contest theme. Congratulations on your win in the contest and for getting the poem of the day:-) Alexis John Gondolf July 17, 2019 at 12:42 PM Hi Alexis, thank you for your kind words, I appreciate you and your support. All my best. John

Laura Leiser July 17, 2019 at 11:10 AM Beautiful muse in these words, as well, John! Enjoyed this one and good luck in the contest! :) John Gondolf July 17, 2019 at 12:40 PM Thank you, Laura, I appreciate it. I'm glad you enjoyed this one. John

Sunlite Wanter July 17, 2019 at 10:06 AM LOL! There's hope for everyone! Congratulations! John Gondolf July 17, 2019 at 10:09 AM Thanks, Sunlite, I appreciate it. Your comment brings a smile. John

Kenneth Cheney July 17, 2019 at 8:05 AM Very well crafted. One of the best I've read recently. John Gondolf July 17, 2019 at 8:29 AM Thanks so much, Kenneth, I appreciate your kind words. Welcome to PS, your poem "Merely Choices" blew me away. My best to you. John

Jan Allison July 17, 2019 at 7:36 AM Dropping back with congrats on your win and POTD:-) hugs Jan xx John Gondolf July 17, 2019 at 8:48 AM Thank you so much, Jan, I appreciate it. John

Sandra Adams July 17, 2019 at 6:45 AM very deserving POTD congrats on both that and your win! John Gondolf July 17, 2019 at 6:59 AM Thank you so much, Sandy, I appreciate your comments and support. John

Tamanna Ferdous July 17, 2019 at 6:36 AM A poem can be like a morning sun, and a poem can be a lyric in moonlight, touched by the same heart. Congratulations! John Gondolf July 17, 2019 at 6:44 AM Thank you for your beautiful, poetic comment, Tamanna, I will ponder your thoughts today. John

Phil Capitano July 17, 2019 at 6:31 AM Very cool John, a brilliant rhyme to wake my sleepy muse. Well deserved POTD. John Gondolf July 17, 2019 at 6:51 AM Thank you for the wonderful comment, Phil, I appreciate it. John

Tania Kitchin July 17, 2019 at 4:42 AM Excellently done, enjoyed, congratulations on POTD! John Gondolf July 17, 2019 at 6:13 AM Thank you, Tania, I appreciate it. I'm glad you enjoyed it. John

Winged Warrior July 17, 2019 at 3:45 AM Wake up sleepy head...your muse is awake...and Congrats!! on POTD!!...sending alarm clocks...^WW^ :o) John Gondolf July 17, 2019 at 6:11 AM Thanks, WW, your comments bring a smile. I appreciate it. John

Tom Cunningham July 17, 2019 at 3:10 AM Now its my turn to congratulate you John on your win and also congratulations on POTD honours. Tom John Gondolf July 17, 2019 at 6:07 AM Thanks, Tom, I appreciate it. John

Euni- verse July 16, 2019 at 8:57 PM Really loved every line. Will definitely go to my faves. Congratulations on your win! <3 John Gondolf July 17, 2019 at 6:06 AM Thank you so much, Eunice, I appreciate your comments, and thank you for the fav. John

Brenda Chiri July 16, 2019 at 8:23 PM John congrats on your win!;) John Gondolf July 17, 2019 at 6:04 AM Thanks so much, Bren, I appreciate you!

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