John Gondolf Poet Sonnet

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O Moon, Full Moon

O Moon, full moon I gaze upon your face
and ponder the many secrets you keep
of things you have seen throughout time and space
while the rest of the world was fast asleep.

The secrets of love’s infatuation
as young lovers embrace the night away,
or nocturnal crimes of altercation
against our humanity doth defray.

I gaze at your face as you roost above
in the sky, amongst the stars where you dwell.
While I’m awed by your beauty, I think of
the things you’ve seen and stories you could tell.

The wonder of your presence leaves me meek;
O Moon, full moon if only you could speak.

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Line Gauthier April 21, 2018 at 4:10 PM A beautiful sonnet, John. If only the moon could speak indeed... Congrats on your well deserved podium medal win. John Gondolf April 21, 2018 at 9:26 PM Thanks, Line, I appreciate it. John

Charlie Smith January 12, 2018 at 2:48 PM Very well done John, congratulations and thanks for sharing your talent with us... John Gondolf January 12, 2018 at 2:54 PM Thank you, Charlie, I appreciate your comments. John

Elaine George January 12, 2018 at 10:42 AM Absolutely beautiful, John. Many congrats on your win. Sincerely, Elaine John Gondolf January 12, 2018 at 11:03 AM Thank you so much, Elaine, I appreciate your wonderful comments. John

Beautiful Scars January 11, 2018 at 10:38 AM such a heartfelt and beautiful sonnet dear John, congrats : )-luloo John Gondolf January 11, 2018 at 10:48 AM Thank you sweet Luloo, I always appreciate your comments and support! John

Barry Stebbings January 11, 2018 at 7:49 AM Congratulations on your win, John. I with this excellent sonnet. // Barry John Gondolf January 11, 2018 at 7:56 AM Thank you, Barry, I appreciate the kind comment. John

Rhoda Tripp January 10, 2018 at 10:33 PM Congratulations on you second win today! See? I told you that you're a pro! John Gondolf January 11, 2018 at 5:01 AM Thank you, Rhoda, your kindness is overwhelming. John

Susan Ashley January 10, 2018 at 8:20 PM I remember well this enchanting and shining sonnet, John. Congratulations for your great win! Warmest wishes ~Susan John Gondolf January 11, 2018 at 4:57 AM Thank you, Susan. I always appreciate your encouragement and support as well as your warmest friendship. John

Connie Marcum Wong January 10, 2018 at 5:04 PM The moon wields her emotional powers every time she becomes full or new. I really enjoyed your wonderful poem John! Congratulations on your third placement! : ) John Gondolf January 11, 2018 at 4:50 AM Connie, thank you so much for your wonderful comments. I’m glad you enjoyed my poem. John

Sandra Haight January 10, 2018 at 4:03 PM Such a lovely Sonnet, John. Congratulations on your podium win in the contest. Sandra John Gondolf January 10, 2018 at 4:54 PM Thank you so much, Sandra.

John Hamilton January 10, 2018 at 2:48 PM What a marvelous write John, congrats on a fine win! John Gondolf January 10, 2018 at 2:59 PM Thank you so much, John, and thanks for hosting.

Rhoda Tripp January 5, 2018 at 10:38 PM I figured I'd make you happy and go through and read all your sonnets and comment on them. This one is wonderful especially "the secrets of love's infatuation." Lovely write, John John Gondolf January 7, 2018 at 3:04 PM Lot's of lovers' secrets take place under the full moon. John Gondolf January 6, 2018 at 5:56 AM Rhoda, thank you for taking the time to read some of my earlier writes my dear friend. I hope it wasn’t time wasted. John

Arthur Vaso November 26, 2017 at 12:10 AM Really loved this, very creative! :) John Gondolf November 27, 2017 at 8:00 PM Thank you, Arthur.

Jan Allison November 25, 2017 at 11:43 AM What a charming sonnet John and I love the personification:-) Love the final couplet ... but its probably a good thing as many secrets could be spilled!:-) hugs jan xx John Gondolf November 27, 2017 at 8:02 PM Thank you, Jan, yes the moon holds many secrets.

Maria Williams November 25, 2017 at 7:55 AM How many of us think the same thoughts when gazing at the moon my friend, and you have beautifully expressed these in an embroidery of beautiful words, woven into your sonnet. The final couplet ties it all together . One can only be in awe and humbled at her magnificence...Maria John Gondolf November 27, 2017 at 8:14 PM Maria, thank you for your wonderful comments my friend. And thank you for taking time to read my poetry.

Afzal Nusker November 24, 2017 at 10:25 PM Beautifully written sonnet with glowing words just like the moon. Whenever I discover a brilliant writer like you, I'm always amazed by the amount of talent that the PS Community has. My belated warm welcome and regards, John. John Gondolf November 27, 2017 at 7:15 PM Afzal, thank you so much for your glowing comments, they are much appreciated.

Susan Ashley November 24, 2017 at 9:33 PM Such a lovely and shining sonnet John. The mysterious beauty of the moon is awe-inspiring and your write is reflective of that. Your final couplet is especially divine. Warmest wishes my friend! John Gondolf November 27, 2017 at 7:12 PM Thank you so much my friend, your comments are always welcome and appreciated.

Andrea Dietrich November 23, 2017 at 3:19 PM That was a lovely sonnet with the perfect ending couplet, John. Happy Turkey day!! John Gondolf November 24, 2017 at 10:18 AM Thank you so much, Andrea, your comments are always appreciated. John

Silent One November 22, 2017 at 6:07 AM What an excellent sonnet john.. The moon can be haunting, but such an inspiration for many poets... Nice flow to your poem John Gondolf November 22, 2017 at 7:22 AM Thank you so much for your kind comments, SO, and thanks for taking the time to read my poem. John

Cheryl Hoffman November 21, 2017 at 7:32 PM Love this whimsical nature write on the full moon John; thanks for sharing!~Che :) John Gondolf November 22, 2017 at 7:19 AM Cheryl, thank you for your comments and visit. John

Alexis Y. November 21, 2017 at 11:02 AM Hi John, You have penned such a well written sonnett. The picture you created with words is just lovely. Thanks for sharing such a write:-) Alexis John Gondolf November 21, 2017 at 11:33 AM Alexis, thank you for your wonderful comment. I joined PS because a dear friend suggest that my writing should be shared with the world. I have been deeply humbled by the comments I have received from so many wonderful writers. As long as people enjoy my writing I will continue to share. Thank you my friend! John

Lin Lane November 21, 2017 at 7:56 AM Oh the stories written by moonbeams! Even those from her dark side would be thrilling. I like your ingenuity in personifying the moon, John. John Gondolf November 21, 2017 at 8:03 AM Thank you for your comments, Lin. I think I've written a few of those stories by moonbeam; and I've written poems about them ;) Good thing the moon keeps her secrets. John

Heidi Sands November 21, 2017 at 7:52 AM Very nice poem John. I enjoyed this as it made me think as well :) John Gondolf November 21, 2017 at 8:04 AM Thank you, Heidi, I always appreciate your kind comments. John