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Pierced By Love

The pain within that pierces deep is like the prick of rose’s thorn and leaves my meager mind to mourn while yearning for eternal sleep. These tristful tears from my soul seep like winter’s chill on summer morn are but a sign of love forlorn that causes weary will to weep. While gazing in her soft green eyes I thought that love was here to stay, but now I find my hope’s demise is just the guise of flower’s way; for underneath her beauty lies the thorn with which her wiles betray. July 12, 2020

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John Hamilton

Date: 1/8/2021 12:06:00 PM

Thanks for your entry John, congrats on another win!

John Gondolf
Date: 1/8/2021 12:46:00 PM

Thanks, John, I always enjoy your contests, thanks for hosting.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/16/2020 10:39:00 PM

A heart betrayed - finding the truth about a lover - a truly devastating experience for the heart. I was taken by your phrase, "yearning for eternal sleep." Let's hope this soul can find a way to go on, John. Congratulations on your win!

John Gondolf
Date: 7/17/2020 8:26:00 AM

Thank you for your thoughts and comments, Sam, most of us have been there at one time or another in our lives. At the time it feels like we can't go on, but we always do. John

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 7/15/2020 11:52:00 PM

John,, this is fabulous. a fav for me. Congrats on a well placed win my friend.

John Gondolf
Date: 7/16/2020 4:44:00 AM

Thank you so much, Jeanne, I’m glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for saving it as a favorite. Hugs, John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/15/2020 4:57:00 PM

oh I was reading it and realized I read it before. It's just as marvelous on second read.

John Gondolf
Date: 7/15/2020 5:57:00 PM

Thanks for coming back for seconds. :)

Brenda Chiri

Date: 7/14/2020 10:54:00 AM

John and this was amazing!;) congrats to you my dear friend!;)

John Gondolf
Date: 7/14/2020 8:39:00 PM

Thank you so much for your kind words, Bren, I appreciate you. John

Judy Ball

Date: 7/14/2020 10:14:00 AM

Every rise has it's thorns and though some may be worse than others nothing is perfect. Only those we love can really hurt us. Those we don't love we couldn't care less if we tried. True love suffers all things. Great write here my friend. God Bless and thanks for stopping by my page. JB

John Gondolf
Date: 7/14/2020 8:31:00 PM

Thank you for your thoughts and comments, Judy. I never really thought about it but I think you’re right, only those we love can really hurt us, thanks for sharing this thought. John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 7/13/2020 6:43:00 PM

Roses have thorns- so one must be careful while holding them. Your thoughts hold many emotions. May your heart always feel the tender touch that love brings. My dear sweet friend. Hugs, Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 7/13/2020 7:48:00 PM

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments comments, B, your tender words wrap around me. Hugs, John

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/13/2020 12:13:00 PM

It s very difficult for someone else to fit the shoes of a lost love The memories are ingrained forever, and new ones seem almost fickle. Breathtaking poem. a fave. Blessings Jennifer.

John Gondolf
Date: 7/13/2020 7:39:00 PM

Thank you, Jenn, I’m glad you liked it. And thanks for the fave. Hugs, John

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 7/12/2020 9:53:00 PM

An amazing Italian sonnet, John, with beautifully poignant lines...I love this form and you write in it so well! Blessings, Rhonda xx

John Gondolf
Date: 7/12/2020 10:42:00 PM

Thank you so much, Rhonda, I appreciate your thoughts and comments, I’m glad you liked it. Hugs, John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/12/2020 3:44:00 PM

very cool poem. Love those great metaphors!

John Gondolf
Date: 7/12/2020 6:45:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by, Andrea, I’m glad you liked it. John

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/12/2020 1:28:00 PM

The one that got away, the void they leave is painful and you wonder will you ever find love again. Well written sonnet John, Hope you're well Tom

John Gondolf
Date: 7/12/2020 6:36:00 PM

Thanks, Tom, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Constance La France

Date: 7/12/2020 12:39:00 PM

John, so beautiful and emotional, I could feel the pain of lost love _Constance

John Gondolf
Date: 7/12/2020 6:33:00 PM

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and comments, Constance, I appreciate you. Hugs, John

Jenna Logan

Date: 7/12/2020 12:26:00 PM

The agony of lost love stings from the pierce of that thorn. An Italian Sonnet, worthy of weeping.

John Gondolf
Date: 7/12/2020 6:24:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts, Jenna. The wound from the thorn will heal but sometimes the pain lingers. Hugs, John