John Gondolf Poet Terza Rima

Spring’s Prayer

As Winter’s hush drifts down in silvery light 
and frosted breath lifts up in frigid air,
the day surrenders early to the night.

The distant silhouettes of tree limbs bare 
cast eerie reveries that don’t belong,
their frozen shadows linger everywhere.

I shiver at the thought of night so long
without the April dreams that keep me warm;
I long to hear the notes of Spring’s sweet song.

God give me strength to weather Winter’s storm 
and spread some warmth within this frigid womb,
while waiting for this season to transform,

and once again enjoy the Springtime bloom
as jasmine fills the air with sweet perfume.


December 29, 2025

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Brandy Nicole December 29, 2025 at 12:31 PM Like you, I'm looking forward to enjoying ' the Springtime bloom. ' In those moments, beauty brings carefree bliss. Love is always in the air, but even more so as flowers slowly open. Breathtaking, indeed. Many wonderful blessings to you, my sweet friend. : ) Hugs, Brandy John Gondolf December 30, 2025 at 2:27 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughtful comments, Brandy. I wish you many springtime blooms filled with love. Hugs, John

Jeanette Swan December 29, 2025 at 3:27 AM Yes, the Spring is made more beautiful by its absence and return. Sometimes I feel a hot summer feels longer than winter (in Aus). I like the Terza Rima form you have used, with the overlapping rhyme scheme and three line stanzas - it adds to the patterned beauty of the words. J :) John Gondolf December 29, 2025 at 4:04 AM Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Jeanette, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Winter is my least favorite season so when it rolls around, I'm always looking forward to Spring. John