Sipping Cider With My Sweetheart

‘Twas in the spring we met just you and I; our love then bloomed and took off to the sky, and floated ‘mongst the clouds that drifted by as we enjoyed a new nirvanic high. And like a fantasy it set us free; in reveries we soared across the seas to white sand beaches lined with mango trees that ever gently swayed in ocean breeze. We spent our summer lost in paradise while sipping Captain Morgan rum on ice, and passions never ceasing to entice; just you and me and love, Babe, did suffice. But time, relentless time, has cast its spell; there’s no escaping younger days death knell, like pebbles falling down an empty well, and echoing the age in which we dwell. Although our days of youth did now expire, our love still strong and filled with much desire. We have our memories that never tire, as now we’re sipping cider by the fire.
November 18, 2018

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Date: 12/16/2018 10:59:00 AM
Such brilliant and wonderfully wrought creation sent waves of soft and pleasant youthful memories into this old poet's soul. Thank you for that blessing and your fine poetic gift in this superb creation.. A fav..
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John Gondolf
Date: 12/16/2018 11:27:00 AM
Thank you for the wonderful comment and fav, Robert. From one old poet to another Merry Christmas my friend! John
Date: 12/15/2018 12:04:00 AM
I love this romantic piece John. It is never too late to be romantic. That wonderful feeling of sharing so many years together is so satisfying. A gift John...I hope you gave this to her? Happy Holidays! ; )
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John Gondolf
Date: 12/15/2018 6:30:00 AM
Thank you for the wonderful comment, Connie, I appreciate it. Debbie likes most of my poetry but she was particularly fond of this one ;) Merry Christmas to you and yours! John
Date: 12/12/2018 4:10:00 PM
This poem really grab my attention...such great flow, beautiful.
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John Gondolf
Date: 12/12/2018 4:16:00 PM
Terry, thank you for the kind words and taking time to read my poetry, I appreciate it. Are you new to PS since you don't have anything posted? John
Date: 11/30/2018 8:12:00 PM
Love your poem, John. So much I and my 'sweetheart' can identify with. Very beautifully written, and congratulations on your fine win. Sandra :)
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/30/2018 9:06:00 PM
Thank you so much, Sandra, I’m glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate you thoughts and comments. John
Date: 11/29/2018 6:37:00 PM
John, such a beautifully penned poem, congratulations on your win in the contest ~
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/29/2018 6:47:00 PM
Thank you, Constance, I appreciate you. John
Date: 11/29/2018 10:32:00 AM
Your romantic thoughts always caress the page with such elegance and grace. :) Congratulations John, on this win. ~ Brandy
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/29/2018 10:43:00 AM
Thank you, Brandy, I appreciate you. Your comments are always filled with elegance and grace. :) John
Date: 11/29/2018 3:29:00 AM
Happy Holidays, John - blessings and sincere congratulations for your excellent win in Kim's "Cool Writes & Imagination" contest ... keep up the great work, my friend! :-)
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/29/2018 4:23:00 AM
Thank you, Greg, I appreciate it. Happy holidays to you and yours. John
Date: 11/28/2018 8:12:00 PM
You and me and love...such a sweet line..the there is something hidden in the whole poem...it was almost like the reader is sipping warm cider of words. Congratulations.. John
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/29/2018 4:06:00 AM
Debjani, thank you for your wonderful comments, I appreciate it. John
Date: 11/28/2018 5:58:00 PM
very nice and romantic .. congratulations on your win
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/29/2018 4:01:00 AM
Thank you, Eve, I appreciate it. John
Date: 11/28/2018 1:28:00 PM
I love the romanticism of your write, John! Through the seasons of life, “floating in the clouds...a new nirvanic high,” those lovely white sand beaches. There is sadness in verse 4 but then we sip with memories by the fire. Congratulations on your win in my contest!
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/28/2018 2:32:00 PM
Thank you so much, Kim, I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks for hosting the contest. John
Date: 11/24/2018 6:58:00 PM
ahhh, i love the blissful way you worked the main line into the ending, GREAT job of it.
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/24/2018 7:21:00 PM
Thank you so much, Andrea, I appreciate it. John
Date: 11/21/2018 1:56:00 PM
Oh this is so romantic and sweet! FAVED!!
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/21/2018 2:08:00 PM
Thank you so much, Carol, I appreciate it. And thanks for the fav! John
Date: 11/18/2018 10:35:00 AM
Loving the rhymes John, this one flows so well... A romantic poem of commitment.. something that is rare these days..
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/18/2018 11:22:00 AM
Thanks, SO, I appreciate your comments and visit. John
Date: 11/18/2018 8:33:00 AM
I am softly sighing. :) This is so beautiful and romantic. Your thoughts whisper along the page with such elegance and grace. Love is being close, sharing in moments. Time cannot take beauty away. (Beauty on the Inside) Like this pebble, may it always ripple across the waves. ~ Brandy
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/18/2018 8:58:00 AM
Thank you, Brandy, I always enjoy and appreciate your thoughts. You're the best! John
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