John Gondolf Poet Rhyme

Stormy Skies and Teary Eyes

Skies of grey from yesterday 
and yesterdays to be forgot
that brought the snows of gloom’s dismay,
elicit tears that grief begot.

Feelings felt from deep within,
emotions flowing from the soul,
displayed from teary eyes begin,
to pour like rain beyond control.

“Tears are like the quiet drift
of petals from some magic rose,
and grief yet flowing from the rift
of unremembered skies and snows.”

The magic rose whose comfort seeks,
but, yet her thorns, a heart, will pierce,
and tears that flow upon one’s cheeks
will leave their stains with sorrow fierce.

Memories for which one cries,
and sorrow’s grief that now remains,
with stormy skies and teary eyes,
are left behind to bear these pains.


April 29, 2021
The third stanza written by Joseph May.

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Jan Allison May 18, 2021 at 2:32 PM beautiful in its sadness, many congrats on your win:-) hug jan xx John Gondolf May 19, 2021 at 2:34 AM Thank you so much, Jan, I appreciate it. Hugs, John

Joseph May May 14, 2021 at 5:40 AM Well penned John, Congrats on your win.. John Gondolf May 14, 2021 at 5:59 AM Thanks, Joseph, when I first read your stanza it spoke to me. I just had to wrap my words around it. Thanks for hosting the contest. John

Connie Marcum Wong May 13, 2021 at 5:12 PM I just knew this wonderful poem would be a top winner John. Congratulations to you my friend. Blessings xxoo John Gondolf May 14, 2021 at 4:43 AM Thank you so much, Connie. Hugs, John

Mystic Rose Rose May 13, 2021 at 8:21 AM Beautifully penned dear John, Thank you for your gift of writing. Hugs :) John Gondolf May 14, 2021 at 4:40 AM Thank you, Rose, I appreciate your kind words. Hugs, John

Connie Marcum Wong May 7, 2021 at 12:19 PM Oh wow John, I can see this will be a top winner! You so skillfully melded your lines with his stanza that one would think they were written by the same poet. Excellent my friend. Your poignant words were very moving. Blessings xxoo John Gondolf May 8, 2021 at 4:54 AM Thank you so much, Connie, I hope the sponsor sees it the same way. I appreciate your thoughts and your support. Hugs, John

Gary Radice May 5, 2021 at 11:41 PM This made for a beautiful read. I love the rhyme, words and cadence. It's a wonderful poetic response to what was an excellent original stanza. Cheers - Gary John Gondolf May 6, 2021 at 2:19 AM Thanks so much, Gary, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John

Shirley Hawkins May 5, 2021 at 6:31 PM A sad but very beautiful poem. John Gondolf May 6, 2021 at 2:14 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Shirley, I appreciate it. John

Tom Cunningham May 1, 2021 at 2:47 PM Love how you wrapped your verse around Joseph's stanza John.. Hope you're having a lovely weekend and good luck in the contest. Tom John Gondolf May 2, 2021 at 5:20 AM Thanks, Tom, when I first read that stanza of Joseph’s I knew I had to write something around it. Have a great day. John

Brandy Nicole April 29, 2021 at 2:00 PM When emotions overflow and then touch the soul, tears often caress the heart. In times such as these- it seems there are more "Stormy Skies and Teary Eyes" When there should be, sunshine and smiles. Your thoughts tangle gently around me. This is beautiful and tender, all at the same time. Hugs, Brandy John Gondolf April 30, 2021 at 6:18 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Brandy, I appreciate you. Hugs, John

Ann Peck April 29, 2021 at 8:42 AM Another beautiful poem, John. I've been knowing a lot of tears, too. Sad times. Beautiful poetry helps, tho :) John Gondolf April 30, 2021 at 6:16 AM Thank you so much, Ann, I appreciate your support. Hugs, John