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Souvenirs of Love

The souvenirs of love from long ago are weighing heavy on my mind tonight; my memories of when our love would glow with fire and passion and the world seemed bright. The newness of our union did create the souvenirs of love from long ago which now leaves my doubtful mind to debate the failures made, and things I do not know. Your abrupt departure was such a blow, and leaving now my sad heart broken, and the souvenirs of love from long ago reminders of our life together planned. I ask you why you threw our love away, and left my heart pending in life’s escrow; forever doubtful is my mind to weigh the souvenirs of love from long ago. January 25, 2018 Contest: One in Five Sponsor: Joseph May

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Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 2/15/2018 10:57:00 PM

All the best and big congrats on your wonderful win in Joseph's contest, John - blessings as always, my friend! :-)

John Gondolf
Date: 2/16/2018 5:07:00 AM

Thanks so much, Gregory.

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/12/2018 3:10:00 PM

Congrats on your fine win, John.

John Gondolf
Date: 2/12/2018 3:13:00 PM

Thanks so much, Line

Caycay Jennings

Date: 2/1/2018 1:49:00 PM

Almost song-like, so melancholy laced and moving. Your write touched me and said touch I suspect will linger awhile. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

John Gondolf
Date: 2/1/2018 1:55:00 PM

CayCay, I'm glad to hear that my words touched you but I hope I didn't leave you feeling melancholy. I am working on something a little more upbeat, check back tomorrow. John

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/29/2018 5:53:00 PM

Another story masterfully expressed.

John Gondolf
Date: 1/29/2018 10:27:00 PM

Thanks so much, Richard.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/28/2018 2:59:00 AM

straight from the heart; so atmospheric, nostalgic, john... all the best!..huggs

John Gondolf
Date: 1/28/2018 6:41:00 AM

Nette, thank you so much for your wonderful comment and visit. John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/27/2018 9:04:00 PM

You did very nicely with Joseph's form here, John. Good luck to you. I really want to do this one myself. I just can't seem to find time to do all the things I want to do these days!!

John Gondolf
Date: 1/27/2018 9:31:00 PM

Thanks so much, Andrea. I certainly understand the lack of time thing, I’m having the same problem myself and it will get worse score it gets better. John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/27/2018 9:03:00 PM

Don't worry, my friend (on the response to my Man poem) you ARE the exception!!

John Gondolf
Date: 1/27/2018 9:34:00 PM

Haha, I hope you know I made that comment tongue-in-cheek, but it’s nice to know I’m not placed in a stuffy box with the others! John

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/27/2018 8:09:00 PM

Oh so sadly beautiful John. I love your rhyme scheme and the lovely rhythm of your write. A very heartfelt and tragic poem of lost love and a broken heart. Best wishes for a win.. ~Susan

John Gondolf
Date: 1/27/2018 8:52:00 PM

Thank you for your wonderful comments, Susan, your thoughts are always important to me. I appreciate your support and encouragement. John

Carl Jent

Date: 1/26/2018 9:32:00 AM

This is such a nice poem, expression of love is clearly seen and well as the heartbreak. You indeed are a wonderful poet. Take care and keep writing. Wayne

John Gondolf
Date: 1/26/2018 9:48:00 AM

Thanks so much, Wayne, I appreciate your comments and encouragement. John