John Gondolf Poet Sonnet

My Tragic Unforeseen Death

A melancholy mood prevails today,
and clouded by a scene that’s so surreal.
The organ music wails of life’s decay;
my casket brings on tears they can’t conceal.

My beautiful short story undefined;
this sudden death was in the midst of life.
My friends and family I leave behind;
to make it on her own my woeful wife.

And as I watch the mourners congregate
to celebrate my life and pay respects,
this solemn somber scene does demonstrate
a thirsty sip of life that’s so complex.

And so it’s written on my epithet
to always live your life without regret.


May16, 2018
Contest: A Poem About Death
Sponsor: Broken Wings
Theme: in the midst of life

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Line Gauthier June 2, 2018 at 8:47 PM Congrats on your top win, John. Well done. John Gondolf June 2, 2018 at 9:00 PM Thanks, Line.

Cheryl Hoffman May 24, 2018 at 8:03 AM Belated congrats on an excellent poem about death John; at times we as human beings have to wonder what will happen at our own funerals and you nailed it in this delightful (yet sad) poem with a wonderful epithet to end it!~Che :) John Gondolf May 24, 2018 at 8:15 AM Thank you so much, Cheryl, I appreciate your comments and encouragement. John

Constance La France May 19, 2018 at 10:36 PM John, congratulations on your win in my contest with this excellent write, well done ~ John Gondolf May 21, 2018 at 4:06 AM Thank you, Constance, and thanks for hosting the contest. John

Susan Gentry May 19, 2018 at 9:51 AM Congratulations on your win with this sonnet and its message. Well done. John Gondolf May 19, 2018 at 9:59 AM Thank you so much, Susan, I appreciate it. John

Kim Rodrigues May 18, 2018 at 2:28 PM Great ending and true! Congrats, John! John Gondolf May 18, 2018 at 4:52 PM Thank you so much, Kim, I appreciate it.

Jan Allison May 18, 2018 at 2:15 PM Dropping back with my congrats John:-) hugs Jan xx John Gondolf May 18, 2018 at 4:51 PM Thank you so much, Jan, I appreciate it.

Heidi Sands May 18, 2018 at 1:41 PM Congratulations for your win John :) John Gondolf May 18, 2018 at 1:45 PM Thank you, Heidi.

Anne-Lise Andresen May 18, 2018 at 12:23 PM - A poem about death represent the emotional ... we have all death in wait   - That's how it's always been, but still difficult - Congratulations on your 1st place in the contest, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) John Gondolf May 18, 2018 at 1:44 PM Thank you so much, Anne-Lise, I appreciate it.

Alexis Y. May 18, 2018 at 11:55 AM Hi John, I knew you would do well with this piece. Congratulations on your 1st place win in the contest. It was well deserved:-) Alexis John Gondolf May 18, 2018 at 12:05 PM Hi Alexis, thanks so much for the congrats, your support means a great deal to me. John

Laura Leiser May 18, 2018 at 11:33 AM Back to give you my congrats, John. I just knew this poem was a winner :) John Gondolf May 18, 2018 at 12:03 PM Thank you so much, Laura, I appreciate it. John

Andrea Dietrich May 17, 2018 at 5:14 PM John, you executed the sonnet form SO WELL with this poem imagining your funeral. I think you did superbly! John Gondolf May 17, 2018 at 5:34 PM Thank you so much for your comments, Andrea, I always appreciate your thoughts. John

Laura Leiser May 16, 2018 at 9:06 PM Your sonnet about death flows so well in its excellence, John! Very well penned! Should do well in the contest :) John Gondolf May 16, 2018 at 9:34 PM Thank you for your comments, Laura, I appreciate your encouragement. John

Alexis Y. May 16, 2018 at 7:38 PM Hi John, I felt the same way Jan felt about reading this write. With that being said you did a good with contest theme. I'm finding it hard to come up with something for this contest. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis John Gondolf May 16, 2018 at 9:28 PM Thanks for your comments, Alexis, this one was written from the dark side ;) I appreciate your support. John

Jan Allison May 16, 2018 at 7:18 PM gosh made me quite sad to think of you writing as if it was your funeral - interesting take on the contest John! Good luck:-) hugs jan xx John Gondolf May 16, 2018 at 9:07 PM Thank you for your comments, Jan, Debbie was a bit freaked out when she read it as well. I was channeling Tom Sawyer attending his own funeral though he was alive and well sitting in the choir loft and I HAD met my demise. John

Rhoda Tripp May 16, 2018 at 3:21 PM Ummmm...planning on checking out too soon? I think you've another good 20 years yet, Bud. Great write though. No regrets! John Gondolf May 16, 2018 at 4:30 PM Not planning on checking out anytime soon...just so you know. Thanks for your support. John

Mystic Rose Rose May 16, 2018 at 1:17 PM Well done John, I have enjoyed reading your poetry today, gl in the contest John Gondolf May 16, 2018 at 1:26 PM I appreciate your comments, Pixie, thanks for taking the time to read my poetry today, I'm glad you enjoyed it. John

John Lawless May 16, 2018 at 7:47 AM nicely written John....from the perspective of he corpse.... John Gondolf May 16, 2018 at 8:24 AM Thanks for your comments, john, I appreciate it.

Heidi Sands May 16, 2018 at 7:29 AM Great message about living life without regret John! Well done Good luck in the contest :) John Gondolf May 16, 2018 at 8:24 AM Thank you so much, Heidi, I appreciate your support. John