John Gondolf Poet Sonnet

One Step Away From Eternity

Alas, I stand atop this mountain crest,
and gaze upon the valley down below;
the graveyard where your body lays at rest,
sits in the center shadowed by plateau.

My sad heart aches with every breath I take;
I wonder why I’m made to bear this bane,
and live a life that’s cruel and opaque,
while trying hard my teardrops to restrain.

This awful illness claimed your life so soon,
while you and I were living in our prime;
the heavens haled you, leaving my life strewn
across this wasteland, sadly out of rhyme.

‘Tis but a step across this steep degree,
and I will join you in eternity.



July 20, 2018

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J P Marmaro March 12, 2019 at 11:59 AM A sad poem indeed... and well done! NB: in line 3, shouldn't it be "lies" instead of "lays"? Congrats on your win! JP John Gondolf March 12, 2019 at 12:47 PM Thanks, J P, I appreciate it. Perhaps you are correct on my grammar. John

Carolyn Devonshire December 26, 2018 at 8:12 PM Having loved and lost at a young age, I can relate to your sad feelings in this poem, John. I love your sonnet, especially the last two lines! Congratulations on your win in the marathon contest! Hugs, Carolyn John Gondolf December 26, 2018 at 8:18 PM Thank you so much, Carolyn, I appreciate your comments and support. John

Sandra Haight December 26, 2018 at 7:52 PM Back again to congratulate you on another fine win for this outstanding poem, John! :) Sandra John Gondolf December 26, 2018 at 8:09 PM Thank you so much, Sandra.

Brandy Nicole December 26, 2018 at 5:38 PM So many moments and emotions tangle around these words from your heart. This is sad, beautiful and tender- all at the same time. Congratulations John, on this win. ~ Brandy John Gondolf December 26, 2018 at 6:10 PM Thank you so much, Brandy, your thoughts and comments mean much to me. John

Andrea Dietrich December 26, 2018 at 5:25 PM wow, such a well deserved win. Congrats, Tom.

Mark Toney December 26, 2018 at 3:45 PM John, congrats on your win on mile 3 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon contest. This is a beautiful sonnet of unending love overcoming unbearable heartache! ~Mark John Gondolf December 26, 2018 at 3:49 PM Thanks, Mark, and thanks for hosting the Marathon.

Janice Canerdy December 26, 2018 at 3:21 PM CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! SO sad! Janice John Gondolf December 26, 2018 at 3:23 PM Thank you, Janice.

Rhoda Tripp August 3, 2018 at 10:36 AM Congratulations, Dear, on first place. Well deserved win. John Gondolf August 3, 2018 at 10:58 AM Thank you, Rhoda, I appreciate it. John

Sandra Haight July 31, 2018 at 5:18 PM John, congratulations on your Trophy win for this very sad but well-written Sonnet! It brought back how my dear Dad felt when my mom passed away so young. A Fav for me. Sandra <3 John Gondolf July 31, 2018 at 5:59 PM Sandra, thank you so much for your comments and for the fave. Sorry to bring up the sad memories about your Mom and Dad. John

Susan Gentry July 28, 2018 at 5:34 PM Congratulations on your #1 win. Beautiful and painful sonnet. Well done! John Gondolf July 28, 2018 at 6:10 PM Thank you, Susan, I appreciate it. John

Haley Fisher July 28, 2018 at 9:28 AM Congrats John are your first place win. Well deserved. Such a possible sad reality. I felt the pain. John Gondolf July 28, 2018 at 9:40 AM Thank you so much, Haley, I appreciate It. John

Pandita Sietesantos July 28, 2018 at 9:28 AM What a sad but beautifully written Shakespearean Sonnet , John! I congratulate you on this top winning piece! Hugs and love. Pandita John Gondolf July 28, 2018 at 9:43 AM Thank you, Pandita, I appreciate your comments and support. If you get a chance, be sure to read my latest post, I think you might like it. John

Vijay Pandit July 28, 2018 at 6:53 AM This is so well written John..congrats on your trophy win! John Gondolf July 28, 2018 at 8:04 AM Thanks so much, Vijay, I appreciate it. John

Curtis Moorman July 28, 2018 at 5:49 AM John, I lost my wife suddenly and I know wherewith you speak. In teaching at treatment centers for addiction, I ask this question. "If your next breath should be your last breath, where will you spend eternity?" It is obvious to me that you know the answer to that just as I do. Congratulations on a well written sonnet and a premium win, my friend. John Gondolf July 28, 2018 at 6:43 AM Thank you my friend, I appreciate your comments and support. John

Kim Rodrigues July 27, 2018 at 7:39 PM Congrats! John Gondolf July 27, 2018 at 7:52 PM Thank you, Kim.

Eve Roper July 27, 2018 at 3:08 PM John,congratulations on your awesome 1st place win. A heartfelt poem but of love loss .. Hugs Eve John Gondolf July 27, 2018 at 3:13 PM Thank you so much, Eve, I appreciate it. John

Charlie Smith July 27, 2018 at 11:26 AM Well done John, congratulations... John Gondolf July 27, 2018 at 11:28 AM Thanks, Charlie, I appreciate it. John

Connie Marcum Wong July 27, 2018 at 11:01 AM John, this is such a poignant meaningful poem deserving of the honor of first placement my friend! Congratulations! : ) John Gondolf July 27, 2018 at 11:21 AM Thank you so much, Connie, I appreciate your comments and support. John

Barry Stebbings July 27, 2018 at 8:02 AM Congratulations on your top place, John, well done. // Barry John Gondolf July 27, 2018 at 8:13 AM Thanks so much, Barry, I appreciate it. John

Wendy Watson July 27, 2018 at 6:06 AM Such a well-deserved win, John. John Gondolf July 27, 2018 at 7:38 AM Thank you so much, Wendy, I appreciate it. John

Judith Kerttula July 27, 2018 at 4:02 AM Congrats. on your win for this Sonnet. Well Done! I see I have so much to learn! John Gondolf July 27, 2018 at 4:28 AM Thank you, Judith, I appreciate it. John

Jan Allison July 26, 2018 at 9:42 AM Such a touching sonnet with such a sad sad ending John, good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx John Gondolf July 26, 2018 at 10:10 AM Thank you so much, Jan, I appreciate it. Good luck to you as well. John

Robert Lindley July 26, 2018 at 9:21 AM Superbly composed sonnet that speaks on death loss and the tides of Fate in this dark world my friend!! A fav.... John Gondolf July 26, 2018 at 9:33 AM Thank you my friend, I appreciate your support and thanks for the fave. John

Andrea Dietrich July 22, 2018 at 8:49 PM Oh this is so poignant. Beautiful expression of emotion, John. John Gondolf July 22, 2018 at 10:12 PM Thank you, Andrea, I appreciate your support. John

Lyric Man July 21, 2018 at 2:48 AM John, I'm back for another read. This is a heartfelt and painful sonnet.. there are many who struggle with the very thoughts you so well penned.. my granddad was one! John Gondolf July 21, 2018 at 7:06 AM Thanks for coming back for seconds. When my wife read this poem she said it was bad karma to write a poem like this but Mark said he wanted tragic and this is what my muse came up with. Sorry about your granddad.

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