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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

Date: 1/13/2020 8:45:00 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
Date: 1/14/2020 10:22:00 AM

Ok whew glad to hear that, your empathetic write is pure talent!

John Gondolf
Date: 1/13/2020 10:37:00 PM

Thanks, John, I appreciate it. This is just poetry not reality.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/12/2020 2:02:00 PM

Congrats on your win, John, and remember you WILL see her again when you are reunited.

John Gondolf
Date: 1/12/2020 9:53:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea, I appreciate it.

Sandra Adams

Date: 1/11/2020 7:21:00 PM

beautifully penned John... congratulations on your win... hugs

John Gondolf
Date: 1/11/2020 7:32:00 PM

Thank you, Sandy. Hugs, John

Beautiful Scars

Date: 1/11/2020 12:09:00 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
Date: 1/11/2020 12:55:00 PM

Thank you sweet Luloo, your kind comments have made my day. Thank you for hosting the contest. Hugs, John

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/25/2019 2:27:00 PM

Beautifully penned, superb dizain, John! Season's best. :) gw

John Gondolf
Date: 12/25/2019 6:26:00 PM

Thanks, Gershon.

Beata Agustin

Date: 12/20/2019 4:53:00 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
Date: 12/20/2019 7:13:00 AM

Thank you for your wonderful comments, Beata, I appreciate it. Merry Christmas. John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/16/2019 5:18:00 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
Date: 12/16/2019 9:31:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/16/2019 10:35:00 AM

Oh, so beautifully written John. I can relate to this, as I am sure many can. Take care. Hugs :)

John Gondolf
Date: 12/16/2019 11:08:00 AM

Thank you, Heidi, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. Hugs, John

Bobbie Burns

Date: 12/15/2019 9:27:00 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
Date: 12/15/2019 9:53:00 AM

Thank you so much, Bobbie, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 12/14/2019 2:03:00 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
Date: 12/14/2019 3:55:00 PM

Thank you for your thoughts and comments, B, I appreciate it. All my best to you. Hugs, John

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/14/2019 2:29:00 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
Date: 12/14/2019 10:43:00 AM

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Connie, I appreciate you. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Hugs, John