Summer

The scents of Summer take my breath away
like honeysuckle clinging to the vine
whose blossoms show in redolent display 
as tiny tendrils to my heart entwine.

The brushing breezes of a summer’s morn
that softly run her fingers through my hair
and beckon me, as sunlit skies adorn,
to follow dearest dreams of days so fair.

She comes into my life with open arms
while following on heels of stormy skies,
and shares with me the beauty of her charms
that show so clearly through her azure eyes.

With sunshine streaming down its balmy beams
this lovely lady, Summer, fills my dreams.


May 14, 2021

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Emilia James

Date: 8/3/2021 2:45:00 AM

Beautifully written John, another master piece. Straight to favs too. Emilia x

John Gondolf
Date: 8/3/2021 5:21:00 AM

Thank you, Emilia, I appreciate you. Hugs, John

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 7/14/2021 1:37:00 PM

Belated congratulations on this excellent piece. You really captured the seductiveness of summer so well. It's a great one.

John Gondolf
Date: 7/15/2021 2:44:00 AM

Thank you so much, Nancy, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John

Ann Peck

Date: 6/11/2021 8:37:00 AM

A beautiful ode to summer, John! Congratulations on one of best new poems! Very deservedly!

John Gondolf
Date: 6/11/2021 12:32:00 PM

Thank you, Ann! This poem is almost 30 days old and will drop off the list in a couple days, I have been honored to have it there for a couple weeks. I have been quite busy lately and haven't written anything in about 10 days, sometimes life gets in the way of poetry. Hugs, John

Ann Peck

Date: 6/1/2021 9:13:00 AM

That's very beautiful, John. I can smell the honeysuckle, feel summer's warm embrace.

John Gondolf
Date: 6/3/2021 2:36:00 AM

Thank you, Ann, finally summer is here, though lately we’ve had nothing but rain. Hugs, John

Kim Merryman

Date: 5/28/2021 3:56:00 PM

John, your sonnet flows with excellent rhyme and beautiful imagery! Congrats on your win in Brian's contest! Blessings, Kim M

John Gondolf
Date: 5/29/2021 4:41:00 AM

Thank you, Kim, I appreciate it.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/28/2021 7:13:00 AM

This poem is so very beautiful John. Congratulations on having this gem at the top of the new best poems list. Gorgeous imagery! Blessings Connie xxoo

John Gondolf
Date: 5/29/2021 4:41:00 AM

Thank you, Connie, I appreciate it. Hugs, John

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 5/27/2021 12:26:00 PM

Lovely!! Perfect description of summer John!!

John Gondolf
Date: 5/27/2021 12:52:00 PM

Thank you so much, Smita, I appreciate it. John

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/26/2021 1:38:00 PM

Back with congrats John on being number one, well deserved. Tom

John Gondolf
Date: 5/26/2021 1:50:00 PM

Thank you, Tom, I humbly accept your congrats. I personally feel there are other poems that deserve to be number one more than mine, poems that I think are written better and have twice as many views. John

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 5/24/2021 8:16:00 AM

Love in slow motion! Congrats on your win, John!

John Gondolf
Date: 5/25/2021 2:50:00 AM

Thank you so much, I appreciate it. John

John Hamilton

Date: 5/24/2021 8:08:00 AM

An excellent write John, enjoyed very much. Congrats on another win!

John Gondolf
Date: 5/25/2021 2:49:00 AM

Thanks, John, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for hosting the contest. John

Susan Lawrence

Date: 5/20/2021 7:30:00 PM

How beautiful John...so tender and romantic. Just lovely !I love -The brushing breezes of a summer’s morn that softly run her fingers through my hair. Hugs, Susan :)

John Gondolf
Date: 5/21/2021 2:35:00 AM

Thank you so much, Susan, I’m glad you enjoyed my summer sonnet. Hugs, John

Jan Allison

Date: 5/20/2021 4:43:00 PM

a sensational summer sonnet:-) hugs Jan xx

John Gondolf
Date: 5/21/2021 2:28:00 AM

Thank you, Jan, I appreciate it. Hugs, John

Kenneth Cheney

Date: 5/17/2021 8:15:00 AM

Ah, lovely Summer. You capture the lovely lady so exquisitely in this poem.

John Gondolf
Date: 5/18/2021 2:12:00 AM

My favorite season! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Kenneth, I appreciate it. John

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/15/2021 2:59:00 PM

A lovely tribute to that beautiful lady, summer John, she is a most welcome visitor. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom

John Gondolf
Date: 5/16/2021 5:59:00 AM

Thanks, Tom, summer is my favorite season of the year. Hope all is well with you and yours. John

Jenna Logan

Date: 5/15/2021 6:32:00 AM

Your "Southern roots" are showing with your mention of "honeysuckle," John. You've written such lovely lines with just the right touch of alliteration in your Sonnet.

John Gondolf
Date: 5/15/2021 6:55:00 AM

Those are "Texas roots" my dear. I remember when I was a kid, in early summer you could always smell the scent of honeysuckle in the air. And if you pick the bloom and pinch off the end, you can taste the sweet nectar. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Jenna, I appreciate it.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/14/2021 8:05:00 PM

"She comes into my life with open arms, as tiny tendrils to my heart entwine" Oh my ! This thought is so dreamy and romantic. The entire poem leaves me in complete awe. Like a sweet moment, may she always caress your soul. I am placing this in my favorites. Because.. :) Hugs, Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 5/15/2021 6:17:00 AM

Sometimes tiny tendrils tangle around the heart as the vines of love are blooming. Thank you for sharing your thoughts Brandy, you are appreciated my sweet friend. And a favorite too, thank you. Hugs, John

Ann Peck

Date: 5/14/2021 8:47:00 AM

How lovely you paint summer! I love your poems, John!

John Gondolf
Date: 5/14/2021 9:05:00 AM

Your comment brings a smile to my face, Ann, thank you so much, I appreciate you. Hugs, John