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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 8/13/2019 8:29:00 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!!
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John Gondolf
Date: 8/13/2019 8:50:00 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
Date: 7/19/2019 12:52:00 PM
Congratulations on POTD!
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John Gondolf
Date: 7/19/2019 12:53:00 PM
Thank you, Kim.
Date: 7/19/2019 9:24:00 AM
John, congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge with this wonderful write, so happy you decided to share your poetry !
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John Gondolf
Date: 7/19/2019 9:29:00 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
Date: 7/19/2019 8:47:00 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.
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John Gondolf
Date: 7/19/2019 8:57:00 AM
Thank you for the congrats, Jenn, and the love and hugs that came with it. :) I appreciate you my friend! Hugs, John
Date: 7/18/2019 8:17:00 AM
I'll say, your muse has awoken for sure. This is a GREAT poem John. Belated congratulations on POTD. Regards, Charlie
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John Gondolf
Date: 7/18/2019 11:37:00 AM
Thank you for the wonderful comment, Charlie, I appreciate it. John
Date: 7/18/2019 7:45:00 AM
Beautifully penned John..Congrats on your win..
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Date: 7/18/2019 8:16:00 AM
Thanks so much, Joseph, I appreciate it. John
Date: 7/18/2019 4:55:00 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
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John Gondolf
Date: 7/18/2019 8:07:00 AM
Thank you so much, Connie, I appreciate you and your comments. All the best to you my friend. John
Date: 7/17/2019 7:21:00 PM
Wow, John. This flows better than the clearest woodland stream. Perfectly penned... Congrats on POTD. Best wishes, Gershon
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John Gondolf
Date: 7/18/2019 4:56:00 AM
Thanks, Gershon, I appreciate your kind words. John
Date: 7/17/2019 4:27:00 PM
Glad it is awake and firing... congrats on potd
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Date: 7/17/2019 4:35:00 PM
Thank so much, SO, I appreciate it. John
Date: 7/17/2019 3:27:00 PM
Hi John, so glad to hear your muse is back. Congratulations on POTD. All the best~ Warren
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Date: 7/17/2019 3:37:00 PM
Thanks, Warren, I appreciate it. John
Date: 7/17/2019 3:23:00 PM
Congratulations John, on your poem if the day.
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John Gondolf
Date: 7/17/2019 3:33:00 PM
Thank you, Okonkwo, I appreciate your comments and visit. John
Date: 7/17/2019 11:49:00 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
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John Gondolf
Date: 7/17/2019 12:45:00 PM
Thank you for your kind words, B, I always enjoy hearing your thoughts, I appreciate you my dear friend. John
Date: 7/17/2019 11:18:00 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
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John Gondolf
Date: 7/17/2019 12:42:00 PM
Hi Alexis, thank you for your kind words, I appreciate you and your support. All my best. John
Date: 7/17/2019 11:10:00 AM
Beautiful muse in these words, as well, John! Enjoyed this one and good luck in the contest! :)
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John Gondolf
Date: 7/17/2019 12:40:00 PM
Thank you, Laura, I appreciate it. I'm glad you enjoyed this one. John
Date: 7/17/2019 10:06:00 AM
LOL! There's hope for everyone! Congratulations!
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John Gondolf
Date: 7/17/2019 10:09:00 AM
Thanks, Sunlite, I appreciate it. Your comment brings a smile. John
Date: 7/17/2019 8:05:00 AM
Very well crafted. One of the best I've read recently.
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John Gondolf
Date: 7/17/2019 8:29:00 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
Date: 7/17/2019 7:36:00 AM
Dropping back with congrats on your win and POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
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John Gondolf
Date: 7/17/2019 8:48:00 AM
Thank you so much, Jan, I appreciate it. John
Date: 7/17/2019 6:45:00 AM
very deserving POTD congrats on both that and your win!
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Date: 7/17/2019 6:59:00 AM
Thank you so much, Sandy, I appreciate your comments and support. John
Date: 7/17/2019 6:36:00 AM
A poem can be like a morning sun, and a poem can be a lyric in moonlight, touched by the same heart. Congratulations!
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John Gondolf
Date: 7/17/2019 6:44:00 AM
Thank you for your beautiful, poetic comment, Tamanna, I will ponder your thoughts today. John
Date: 7/17/2019 6:31:00 AM
Very cool John, a brilliant rhyme to wake my sleepy muse. Well deserved POTD.
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John Gondolf
Date: 7/17/2019 6:51:00 AM
Thank you for the wonderful comment, Phil, I appreciate it. John
Date: 7/17/2019 4:42:00 AM
Excellently done, enjoyed, congratulations on POTD!
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John Gondolf
Date: 7/17/2019 6:13:00 AM
Thank you, Tania, I appreciate it. I'm glad you enjoyed it. John
Date: 7/17/2019 3:45:00 AM
Wake up sleepy head...your muse is awake...and Congrats!! on POTD!!...sending alarm clocks...^WW^ :o)
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John Gondolf
Date: 7/17/2019 6:11:00 AM
Thanks, WW, your comments bring a smile. I appreciate it. John
Date: 7/17/2019 3:10:00 AM
Now its my turn to congratulate you John on your win and also congratulations on POTD honours. Tom
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John Gondolf
Date: 7/17/2019 6:07:00 AM
Thanks, Tom, I appreciate it. John
Date: 7/16/2019 8:57:00 PM
Really loved every line. Will definitely go to my faves. Congratulations on your win! <3
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John Gondolf
Date: 7/17/2019 6:06:00 AM
Thank you so much, Eunice, I appreciate your comments, and thank you for the fav. John
Date: 7/16/2019 8:23:00 PM
John congrats on your win!;)
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John Gondolf
Date: 7/17/2019 6:04:00 AM
Thanks so much, Bren, I appreciate you!
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