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My Reflections On 2018

Just sitting in my man cave contemplating, thinking of the year about to close; reflecting on our world and it’s frustrating seeing our great nation decompose. Our Congress is dead locked in fierce debating, seems there’s little hope for compromise; the President forever tweets; berating those who disagree with his surmise. Across the sea the Russians show aggression; Putin now is rattling his sword. The Middle East is still without concession; showing little hope of peace accord. This year has been a time for feeling sadness, losing fam’ly members and some friends, but in the midst of all this glaring madness, still I’m holding hope for some amends. I’m hoping we can put this din behind us, moving forward to the coming year, and making ’19 so much better, and thus gaining us a future that’s more clear. December 28, 2018

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Rebecca Ann

Date: 1/13/2019 3:58:00 PM

That twitter account! I cringe each time there is a new tweet, I am there with you friend!

John Gondolf
Date: 1/13/2019 4:13:00 PM

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Rebecca, I think Trump has some good ideas but he is a sorry excuse for a leader, at least by my definition. Just because you have money doesn’t make you a leader, jmho... John

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/9/2019 5:47:00 PM

hello John, I do hope the rest of the nnew year goes well for you. have a nice evening my friend.

John Gondolf
Date: 1/9/2019 7:55:00 PM

Thank you, Darlene, I appreciate it. John

Jan Allison

Date: 12/31/2018 1:47:00 PM

thought provoking reflections on the year, its a worrying world we live in with so much conflict out there, I think many of us will be glad to see 2018 gone and welcome the new year in with a fresh start:-) hugs Jan xx

John Gondolf
Date: 12/31/2018 2:18:00 PM

Jan, thank you for your thoughts, I appreciate it. Happy New Year. John

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 12/31/2018 12:27:00 AM

There is so much discord, talking at each other, not to each other. Hanging on to the hope that this new year will be the one to set things right.We can only hope! Well written, John, can see and feel your sadness. To better days ahead! Happy New Year!

John Gondolf
Date: 12/31/2018 9:27:00 AM

Thank you for your thoughts, Sandy, there seems to be a lot of talking at each other going on lately, even in the Soup. Happy New Year my friend, let's hope for brighter days! John

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/30/2018 12:59:00 PM

Hi John, I agree, the state of our nation and abroad is not in a good state. But we must remain hopeful that the upcoming year and years to come will be much better off. It's always a pleasure to read your poetry my friend. You've penned yourself a winner in my book. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Wishing you much happiness for the upcoming New Year:-) Alexis

John Gondolf
Date: 12/30/2018 8:53:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis, I appreciate you and your support. Happy new Year my friend. John

Arthur Vaso

Date: 12/29/2018 9:36:00 PM

Very thoughtful reflections indeed. Mine as well, great poetry.

John Gondolf
Date: 12/29/2018 10:44:00 PM

Thanks, Arthur, I appreciate it. May 2019 be a better year. John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/28/2018 7:25:00 PM

I feel like you do, JOhn. I did not much like this year we are in. Gotta have faith in the future. Well done with your entry.

John Gondolf
Date: 12/28/2018 10:59:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea, I appreciate your support. John

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/28/2018 3:05:00 PM

to be filled with hope for the coming year is a blessing from the heart... remarkably scribed, john... happy 2019!..huggs

John Gondolf
Date: 12/28/2018 3:08:00 PM

Thank you, Nette, I appreciate your support and friendship. Happy New Year! John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 12/28/2018 1:22:00 PM

Reading the reflections of your heart, moments in your past year- surely sounds heartbreaking. Like you haven't felt any peace. None at all. I don't look at the negative, making it a part of me. I know negative is in the world, but I don't wish to dwell around such. No more than I have too. Perhaps in the New Year, you will find peace of mind. My best to you. ~ Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 12/28/2018 1:28:00 PM

Thank you for your thoughts, Brandy, 2018 hasn't been totally bad. I have had moments of peace and love with family and friends, both old and new...you being one of my new friends :) and I thank you for the moments we share! And here's hoping we share many more in the coming year. John

Beata Agustin

Date: 12/28/2018 8:48:00 AM

I say "Amen" to your concluding verse. By God's grace... Thanks for sharing your reflections. God bless you.

John Gondolf
Date: 12/28/2018 8:51:00 AM

Thank you, Beata, I appreciate your thoughts. May we all have a blessed year in 2019! John