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.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 5/18/2021 2:32:00 PM
beautiful in its sadness, many congrats on your win:-) hug jan xx
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John Gondolf
Date: 5/19/2021 2:34:00 AM
Thank you so much, Jan, I appreciate it. Hugs, John
Date: 5/14/2021 5:40:00 AM
Well penned John, Congrats on your win..
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John Gondolf
Date: 5/14/2021 5:59:00 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
Date: 5/13/2021 5:12:00 PM
I just knew this wonderful poem would be a top winner John. Congratulations to you my friend. Blessings xxoo
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John Gondolf
Date: 5/14/2021 4:43:00 AM
Thank you so much, Connie. Hugs, John
Date: 5/13/2021 8:21:00 AM
Beautifully penned dear John, Thank you for your gift of writing. Hugs :)
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John Gondolf
Date: 5/14/2021 4:40:00 AM
Thank you, Rose, I appreciate your kind words. Hugs, John
Date: 5/7/2021 12:19:00 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
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John Gondolf
Date: 5/8/2021 4:54:00 AM
Thank you so much, Connie, I hope the sponsor sees it the same way. I appreciate your thoughts and your support. Hugs, John
Date: 5/5/2021 11:41:00 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
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John Gondolf
Date: 5/6/2021 2:19:00 AM
Thanks so much, Gary, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John
Date: 5/5/2021 6:31:00 PM
A sad but very beautiful poem.
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John Gondolf
Date: 5/6/2021 2:14:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Shirley, I appreciate it. John
Date: 5/1/2021 2:47:00 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
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John Gondolf
Date: 5/2/2021 5:20:00 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
Date: 4/29/2021 2:00:00 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
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John Gondolf
Date: 4/30/2021 6:18:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Brandy, I appreciate you. Hugs, John
Date: 4/29/2021 8:42:00 AM
Another beautiful poem, John. I've been knowing a lot of tears, too. Sad times. Beautiful poetry helps, tho :)
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John Gondolf
Date: 4/30/2021 6:16:00 AM
Thank you so much, Ann, I appreciate your support. Hugs, John
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