John Gondolf Poet Sonnet

Shall I Compare Her To a Crimson Rose

Shall I compare her to a crimson rose?
Her petals glisten in the morning air;
on slender stem, her gentle beauty shows
as bright sun rays are shining through her hair.

Her tender fragrance drifts and fills the room
with scented freshness of a summer's morn;
a lovely blossom and one would assume 
that deep within, her beauty would be borne.

But as I reach to touch her slender stem 
and draw her closer to my yearning heart;
I feel the trueness of this garden gem,
a piercing pain which hidden thorns impart.

. . . How can someone with such beauty be
so diff’rent underneath from what I see?



We must remember that beauty is only skin deep, it’s what is within the
heart that truly matters.

February 10, 2021

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Sara Kendrick February 14, 2021 at 10:05 AM Yes, sometimes deep within is so much hurt and shame that no one wants to approach that beautiful rose. Sara John Gondolf February 15, 2021 at 4:40 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Sara, I appreciate it. John

Brandy Nicole February 10, 2021 at 5:37 PM True beauty comes from within- and then, shines on the outside. To find one holding both qualities, is a rare find indeed. Your thoughts caress gently around me. This is beautiful and tender, all at the same time. Hugs, Brandy John Gondolf February 10, 2021 at 6:15 PM A rare find indeed, someone beautiful on the inside as well as the outside, like finding a diamond in a pile of coal. Sometimes we are just blessed. Thank you for your support, Brandy. Hugs, John

Tom Cunningham February 10, 2021 at 10:42 AM Sometimes things aren't what we think they are until we get closer, you're right though John it what is within your heart that truly counts. Hope you're well. Tom John Gondolf February 10, 2021 at 10:51 AM Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Tom, so many times we are attracted only by the beauty we cna see and don't take time to truly know the person. Stay well my friend. John

Regina Mcintosh February 10, 2021 at 4:41 AM I love this... it's such a beauty in itself - as you say, within the words... love it. God bless you so ... with love and prayers, Gina John Gondolf February 10, 2021 at 5:57 AM Thank you so much, Gina, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, John