John Gondolf Poet Dizain

My Sunshine Went Away

My sunshine went away the day you left;
the day the angels beckoned your sweet soul,
and left behind my heart, of hope, bereft.
Now mournful teardrops flow without control
as lonely darkness dons her ebon stole.
I try to understand death’s dire decay,
and why behind without you I must stay;
and so it is to heavens that I plea 
on bended knee, in darkness as I pray,
that soon I’ll join you in eternity.


December 13, 2019

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John Hamilton January 13, 2020 at 8:45 PM So nicely done John, if it's from your reality then it is truly heartfelt, and not just poetic prowess(although you have that also) congrats on a great win...you will see her again! John Hamilton January 14, 2020 at 10:22 AM Ok whew glad to hear that, your empathetic write is pure talent! John Gondolf January 13, 2020 at 10:37 PM Thanks, John, I appreciate it. This is just poetry not reality.

Andrea Dietrich January 12, 2020 at 2:02 PM Congrats on your win, John, and remember you WILL see her again when you are reunited. John Gondolf January 12, 2020 at 9:53 PM Thank you, Andrea, I appreciate it.

Sandra Adams January 11, 2020 at 7:21 PM beautifully penned John... congratulations on your win... hugs John Gondolf January 11, 2020 at 7:32 PM Thank you, Sandy. Hugs, John

Beautiful Scars January 11, 2020 at 12:09 PM dear John, eternity will be yours, keep the faith. Beautifully expressed as always. Never surprised to see you on the list. Congratulations on your placement and thank you for your participation. x:-)-luloo John Gondolf January 11, 2020 at 12:55 PM Thank you sweet Luloo, your kind comments have made my day. Thank you for hosting the contest. Hugs, John

Gershon Wolf December 25, 2019 at 2:27 PM Beautifully penned, superb dizain, John! Season's best. :) gw John Gondolf December 25, 2019 at 6:26 PM Thanks, Gershon.

Beata Agustin December 20, 2019 at 4:53 AM Thanks for sharing this; I like your last two lines: "on bended knee, in darkness as I pray, that soon I’ll join you in eternity." We thank God for His assurance of eternity where we can be with our loved ones... forever. God bless you. John Gondolf December 20, 2019 at 7:13 AM Thank you for your wonderful comments, Beata, I appreciate it. Merry Christmas. John

Andrea Dietrich December 16, 2019 at 5:18 PM I like how you did your dizain. It's emotive and one that we all can relate to, i am sure. We have most of us lost very dear ones in our lives. John Gondolf December 16, 2019 at 9:31 PM Thank you, Andrea, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Heidi Sands December 16, 2019 at 10:35 AM Oh, so beautifully written John. I can relate to this, as I am sure many can. Take care. Hugs :) John Gondolf December 16, 2019 at 11:08 AM Thank you, Heidi, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. Hugs, John

Bobbie Burns December 15, 2019 at 9:27 AM I like this very much, not only it is well written but also it is written the way I feel about my poems. And the form is perfect! John Gondolf December 15, 2019 at 9:53 AM Thank you so much, Bobbie, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John

Brandy Nicole December 14, 2019 at 2:03 PM Memories remain, of the ones we've lost- still, there is an ache within. Your thoughts wrap gently around me and my heart. This is so beautifully written and presented my dear friend. Sadness lingers, yet hope caresses your words as well. ~ Brandy John Gondolf December 14, 2019 at 3:55 PM Thank you for your thoughts and comments, B, I appreciate it. All my best to you. Hugs, John

Connie Marcum Wong December 14, 2019 at 2:29 AM The cruelest part of life is having to live on when your loved one dies. It helps so much if you have children that care about you. Your poem is very beautiful and moving John. Happy holidays. xxoo John Gondolf December 14, 2019 at 10:43 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Connie, I appreciate you. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Hugs, John

Tom Cunningham December 13, 2019 at 9:15 AM Darkness would indeed overshadow your life when you lose a loved one. A sad verse John well written. Tom John Gondolf December 13, 2019 at 9:56 AM Thanks, Tom, I appreciate it. Merry Christmas to you and yours. John