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.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017


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Date: 4/21/2018 4:10:00 PM
A beautiful sonnet, John. If only the moon could speak indeed... Congrats on your well deserved podium medal win.
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John Gondolf
Date: 4/21/2018 9:26:00 PM
Thanks, Line, I appreciate it. John
Date: 1/12/2018 2:48:00 PM
Very well done John, congratulations and thanks for sharing your talent with us...
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/12/2018 2:54:00 PM
Thank you, Charlie, I appreciate your comments. John
Date: 1/12/2018 10:42:00 AM
Absolutely beautiful, John. Many congrats on your win. Sincerely, Elaine
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/12/2018 11:03:00 AM
Thank you so much, Elaine, I appreciate your wonderful comments. John
Date: 1/11/2018 10:38:00 AM
such a heartfelt and beautiful sonnet dear John, congrats : )-luloo
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Date: 1/11/2018 10:48:00 AM
Thank you sweet Luloo, I always appreciate your comments and support! John
Date: 1/11/2018 7:49:00 AM
Congratulations on your win, John. I with this excellent sonnet. // Barry
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/11/2018 7:56:00 AM
Thank you, Barry, I appreciate the kind comment. John
Date: 1/10/2018 10:33:00 PM
Congratulations on you second win today! See? I told you that you're a pro!
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/11/2018 5:01:00 AM
Thank you, Rhoda, your kindness is overwhelming. John
Date: 1/10/2018 8:20:00 PM
I remember well this enchanting and shining sonnet, John. Congratulations for your great win! Warmest wishes ~Susan
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/11/2018 4:57:00 AM
Thank you, Susan. I always appreciate your encouragement and support as well as your warmest friendship. John
Date: 1/10/2018 5:04:00 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! : )
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/11/2018 4:50:00 AM
Connie, thank you so much for your wonderful comments. I’m glad you enjoyed my poem. John
Date: 1/10/2018 4:03:00 PM
Such a lovely Sonnet, John. Congratulations on your podium win in the contest. Sandra
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Date: 1/10/2018 4:54:00 PM
Thank you so much, Sandra.
Date: 1/10/2018 2:48:00 PM
What a marvelous write John, congrats on a fine win!
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/10/2018 2:59:00 PM
Thank you so much, John, and thanks for hosting.
Date: 1/5/2018 10:38:00 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
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/7/2018 3:04:00 PM
Lot's of lovers' secrets take place under the full moon.
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/6/2018 5:56:00 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
Date: 11/26/2017 12:10:00 AM
Really loved this, very creative! :)
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/27/2017 8:00:00 PM
Thank you, Arthur.
Date: 11/25/2017 11:43:00 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
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/27/2017 8:02:00 PM
Thank you, Jan, yes the moon holds many secrets.
Date: 11/25/2017 7:55:00 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
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/27/2017 8:14:00 PM
Maria, thank you for your wonderful comments my friend. And thank you for taking time to read my poetry.
Date: 11/24/2017 10:25:00 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.
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/27/2017 7:15:00 PM
Afzal, thank you so much for your glowing comments, they are much appreciated.
Date: 11/24/2017 9:33:00 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!
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/27/2017 7:12:00 PM
Thank you so much my friend, your comments are always welcome and appreciated.
Date: 11/23/2017 3:19:00 PM
That was a lovely sonnet with the perfect ending couplet, John. Happy Turkey day!!
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/24/2017 10:18:00 AM
Thank you so much, Andrea, your comments are always appreciated. John
Date: 11/22/2017 6:07:00 AM
What an excellent sonnet john.. The moon can be haunting, but such an inspiration for many poets... Nice flow to your poem
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Date: 11/22/2017 7:22:00 AM
Thank you so much for your kind comments, SO, and thanks for taking the time to read my poem. John
Date: 11/21/2017 7:32:00 PM
Love this whimsical nature write on the full moon John; thanks for sharing!~Che :)
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/22/2017 7:19:00 AM
Cheryl, thank you for your comments and visit. John
Date: 11/21/2017 11:02:00 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
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/21/2017 11:33:00 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
Date: 11/21/2017 7:56:00 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.
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/21/2017 8:03:00 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
Date: 11/21/2017 7:52:00 AM
Very nice poem John. I enjoyed this as it made me think as well :)
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/21/2017 8:04:00 AM
Thank you, Heidi, I always appreciate your kind comments. John
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