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Reflections

Reflections

Reflections off the fountain’s water 
dancing on the garden wall
amongst the trails of Boston Ivy
turning red with coming fall.

Impending changes of the season 
whispered softly in the air,
foretelling nature’s morphing moments 
baring all for us to share.

With Autumn’s beauty so refreshing 
painted brightly on display,
one’s left in wonder of the season,
treasured moments of this day.

The cooler morns that greet each day and
sheafs of wheat stacked in the lea;
reflections of the season’s changes
proudly shown for all to see.

Yet as I ponder Nature’s beauty 
on display before my eyes,
my thoughts are drifting deep in mindscape,
dreaming of some prior skies.

Reflections of those bygone seasons 
dancing softly in my mind,
and dreaming of those long lost pleasures 
now forever left behind .


October 9, 2023

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Margarita Lillico Date: 11/14/2023 4:05:00 AM Love your rising reflections of the Fall! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 11/14/2023 7:06:00 AM I 'm glad you enjoyed, Maggie, thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. Hugs.

Brandy Nicole Date: 10/11/2023 7:55:00 PM Your words dance along the page, with such elegance and grace. Autumn’s beauty is so refreshing, and it leaves me in complete awe. Each reflection is like poetry in motion. You've created a masterpiece with your words, my dear friend. This is beautiful in every way. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/12/2023 3:01:00 AM Thank you for your wonderful thoughts and comments, Brandy. My reflections ARE poetry I motion, most of them anyway. Hugs, John

The Situation Date: 10/11/2023 6:03:00 PM Masterpiece!!! The work was done and I love it. Il's getting hard to find stuff to keep you awake. But if it rhymes and comes out good it may pass the test of time I'll fav this one. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/12/2023 2:40:00 AM It’s always good for a poet to know his rhymes are not putting readers to sleep. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, I appreciate it. And thanks for saving it to your favs.

Lin Lane Date: 10/9/2023 5:01:00 AM Hi John, it's a pleasure to read you this morning, and you're certainly correct about Autumn baring all to us. Her nakedness is exposed on branches of trees once they've been undressed by the wind. Even in her bare poses, she radiates brilliant beauty. Loving your lines, as always. I'm hoping you're well, my westerly friend. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/10/2023 8:12:00 AM I did, John. Very much. John Gondolf Date: 10/10/2023 2:36:00 AM Just like a beautiful woman, Nature’s beauty radiates. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments my easterly neighbor. Glad you enjoy reading my lines.