John Gondolf Poet Rhyme

Shadows Dance

As shadows play and dance away
   upon the walls within her mind,
         her thoughts portray of yesterday 
      and long lost dreams she left behind.

A candle's light glows in the night,
   and casts its shadows from the past
         of love’s delight, though ‘twas finite,
      these hopes and dreams that didn’t last.

A once bright flame she couldn’t tame,
   his passions burning uncontrolled;
         she’s not to blame, it’s such a shame
      that dying embers left her cold.

These mem’ries gaunt as shadows taunt 
   the tearful thoughts of love’s decay
         with endless daunt despite her want,
      and still these shadows dance away.


April 30, 2020

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Jennifer Proxenos May 11, 2020 at 9:58 AM Congratulation John, a beautiful write and a deserved win - your last verse is awesome. Hugs, Jennifer. John Gondolf May 11, 2020 at 4:34 PM Thank you for the congrats, Jenn, I appreciate it so much. Hugs, John

Connie Marcum Wong May 1, 2020 at 3:54 PM This is really wonderful John! I loved your entry and how you portray the shadows. Congratulations! xxoo John Gondolf May 1, 2020 at 4:29 PM Thank you so much, Connie, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate you. Hugs, John

Andrea Dietrich May 1, 2020 at 2:37 PM Very flowing poetry, John. so rhythmical and the words so meaningful! John Gondolf May 1, 2020 at 4:27 PM Thank you so much for your thoughts and comments, Andrea, I appreciate you. Stay safe.

Eve Roper May 1, 2020 at 10:11 AM Congratulations on your win, I didn't know it was for a contest. John Gondolf May 1, 2020 at 10:36 AM Thank you again , Eve!

Eve Roper May 1, 2020 at 10:10 AM Shadow have their play. It is hard to shut your mind of thoughts that like to tease us. Nicely done, John, enjoyed reading. John Gondolf May 1, 2020 at 10:36 AM Thank you, Eve, I'm glad you enjoyed it. John

Brandy Nicole April 30, 2020 at 9:47 PM "and still these shadows dance away" This last thought tugs deeply at my heart. I don't know why. Could be the memories that linger within the poem. This is hauntingly beautiful, tender in so many ways. I wish to place this in my favorites. Well done my dear sweet friend. Hugs, Brandy John Gondolf May 1, 2020 at 5:02 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Brandy, and for tagging it as a favorite. The memories of lost love never go away no matter how hard we try. Stay safe my sweet friend. Hugs, John

Gershon Wolf April 30, 2020 at 4:44 PM Gorgeous write, John, with a capital 'G!' John Gondolf April 30, 2020 at 4:58 PM Thanks, Gershon, with a capital “T”. Stay safe.

Kenneth Cheney April 30, 2020 at 1:17 PM John, once again I am awed by not only the intelligent theme of your poetry, but the construction of it is wonderful. Excellent work my poetic friend. John Gondolf April 30, 2020 at 2:40 PM Thanks so much for the wonderful comments, Kenneth. I struggled a bit putting this one together but comments like this make the effort worth it. I appreciate your thoughts my friend. Stay safe. John