John Gondolf Poet Sonnet

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 August 3, 2021 at 2:45 AM Beautifully written John, another master piece. Straight to favs too. Emilia x John Gondolf August 3, 2021 at 5:21 AM Thank you, Emilia, I appreciate you. Hugs, John

Nancy Kaufman July 14, 2021 at 1:37 PM Belated congratulations on this excellent piece. You really captured the seductiveness of summer so well. It's a great one. John Gondolf July 15, 2021 at 2:44 AM Thank you so much, Nancy, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John

Ann Peck June 11, 2021 at 8:37 AM A beautiful ode to summer, John! Congratulations on one of best new poems! Very deservedly! John Gondolf June 11, 2021 at 12:32 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 June 1, 2021 at 9:13 AM That's very beautiful, John. I can smell the honeysuckle, feel summer's warm embrace. John Gondolf June 3, 2021 at 2:36 AM Thank you, Ann, finally summer is here, though lately we’ve had nothing but rain. Hugs, John

Kim Merryman May 28, 2021 at 3:56 PM John, your sonnet flows with excellent rhyme and beautiful imagery! Congrats on your win in Brian's contest! Blessings, Kim M John Gondolf May 29, 2021 at 4:41 AM Thank you, Kim, I appreciate it.

Connie Marcum Wong May 28, 2021 at 7:13 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 May 29, 2021 at 4:41 AM Thank you, Connie, I appreciate it. Hugs, John

Smita Kulkarni May 27, 2021 at 12:26 PM Lovely!! Perfect description of summer John!! John Gondolf May 27, 2021 at 12:52 PM Thank you so much, Smita, I appreciate it. John

Tom Cunningham May 26, 2021 at 1:38 PM Back with congrats John on being number one, well deserved. Tom John Gondolf May 26, 2021 at 1:50 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 May 24, 2021 at 8:16 AM Love in slow motion! Congrats on your win, John! John Gondolf May 25, 2021 at 2:50 AM Thank you so much, I appreciate it. John

John Hamilton May 24, 2021 at 8:08 AM An excellent write John, enjoyed very much. Congrats on another win! John Gondolf May 25, 2021 at 2:49 AM Thanks, John, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for hosting the contest. John

Susan Lawrence May 20, 2021 at 7:30 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 May 21, 2021 at 2:35 AM Thank you so much, Susan, I’m glad you enjoyed my summer sonnet. Hugs, John

Jan Allison May 20, 2021 at 4:43 PM a sensational summer sonnet:-) hugs Jan xx John Gondolf May 21, 2021 at 2:28 AM Thank you, Jan, I appreciate it. Hugs, John

Kenneth Cheney May 17, 2021 at 8:15 AM Ah, lovely Summer. You capture the lovely lady so exquisitely in this poem. John Gondolf May 18, 2021 at 2:12 AM My favorite season! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Kenneth, I appreciate it. John

Tom Cunningham May 15, 2021 at 2:59 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 May 16, 2021 at 5:59 AM Thanks, Tom, summer is my favorite season of the year. Hope all is well with you and yours. John

Jenna Logan May 15, 2021 at 6:32 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 May 15, 2021 at 6:55 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 May 14, 2021 at 8:05 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 May 15, 2021 at 6:17 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 May 14, 2021 at 8:47 AM How lovely you paint summer! I love your poems, John! John Gondolf May 14, 2021 at 9:05 AM Your comment brings a smile to my face, Ann, thank you so much, I appreciate you. Hugs, John

L Milton Hankins May 14, 2021 at 8:28 AM John, what a lovely sonnet in tribute to your "lovely lady." I thoroughly enjoyed your poem. John Gondolf May 14, 2021 at 8:35 AM Thanks so much, Milton, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Heidi Sands May 14, 2021 at 5:28 AM I love this beautiful poem. Well done John :) John Gondolf May 14, 2021 at 6:07 AM Thank you so much, Heidi, I appreciate it. John