John Gondolf Poet Sonnet

Summer Heat

A sultry summer heat hangs in the air;
July’s hot sun now takes her final bow.
Across the bar the sparks fly ‘tween the pair
as searching eyes are seeking to avow
the longing heat that burns so deep within
and causes summer passions to combust
with deep demands for taste of carnal sin
while seeking to dispel desires for lust.
Together leaving lost so deep in thought
while knowing well this tryst should never be
yet longing to fulfill what lust has wrought
and douse the burning flames of sin’s decree.

     Illicit love leaves promises deplete
     a substrate of the sultry summer heat.


June 2, 2020

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Connie Marcum Wong June 14, 2020 at 12:46 AM Wow John, this is First Place material too! I loved it! It is exactly what he asked for. Congratulations on your second placement! xxoo John Gondolf June 14, 2020 at 9:19 AM Thank you, Connie, your comments bring a smile. I will let you judge all my contest entries. I'm glad you enjoyed my sultry little sonnet. Hugs, John

Aditi Mishra June 13, 2020 at 6:14 PM This is not only beautiful and full of emotions with depth but has multiple layers of interpretations. Truly a gem John! Congratulations on your win :) John Gondolf June 13, 2020 at 7:52 PM Thank you so much, Aditi, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

John Hamilton June 13, 2020 at 11:06 AM A wonderful write John congrats on a shared 2nd place win! John Gondolf June 13, 2020 at 2:28 PM Thanks, John, I appreciate it.

Jennifer Proxenos June 6, 2020 at 10:33 AM Sensual, carnal and lustful - the last two lines sums up your amazing poem. Great write John, Blessings and hugs, Jennifer. John Gondolf June 6, 2020 at 12:37 PM Thank you, Jenn, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. Hugs, John

Gordon Mcconnell June 6, 2020 at 9:27 AM Real passionate and sensual write John, some great imagery and insightful thoughts. Blessings,Gordon John Gondolf June 6, 2020 at 9:44 AM Thanks, Gordon, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Poet Destroyer A June 6, 2020 at 2:48 AM John, I don't know about the heat. However, it's hot and I can feel the heat. Thanks for the sensual write. Always LINDA John Gondolf June 6, 2020 at 8:11 AM Thank you for your comments, Linda, I appreciate you taking the time to read my poetry. Hugs, John

Shirley Hawkins June 5, 2020 at 6:36 PM Phew! Congratulations on coming first in the contest John... John Gondolf June 6, 2020 at 8:09 AM Thank you, Shirley, I appreciate it.

Andrea Dietrich June 5, 2020 at 5:55 PM I see you got first place for this. WELL DONE. A very deserving win, my friend. John Gondolf June 5, 2020 at 10:28 PM Thank you, Andrea!

Connie Marcum Wong June 3, 2020 at 6:00 PM Wow John! This is certainly deserving of your First Placement! We are only human and sometimes we let our desires overtake our sensible minds. This is an awesome Sonnet! Congratulations on your win! Blessings xxoo John Gondolf June 4, 2020 at 4:47 AM Thank you so much for your thoughts and comments, Connie, I appreciate it. Stay safe. Hugs, John

JC Brul June 3, 2020 at 7:33 AM An enchanting piece dear poet John. Congratulations on your win. More power on your pen. John Gondolf June 3, 2020 at 7:55 AM Thank you, JCB, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 3, 2020 at 12:04 AM Hot stuff, John...well done! The Soup is boiling over with this contest. I even blush when I read my own entry. :) best of luck in the contest. xx Rhonda John Gondolf June 3, 2020 at 4:38 AM Thank you, Rhonda, I agree there are some great entries in this contest, including your sizzling sonnet. Hugs, John

Brandy Nicole June 2, 2020 at 9:46 PM "longing heat that burns so deep within" Oh my!! Indeed it does, here within your words. This is smoking hot!! I am blushing. So beautifully written and presented my dear friend. My best to you. :) Brandy John Gondolf June 2, 2020 at 9:53 PM The longing heat seeks to dispel desires for lust. Once again I made you blush. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, my sweet friend. Hugs, John

Tom Cunningham June 2, 2020 at 7:40 AM I could feel the temperature rising John Beautifully written. Hope there is no trouble where you are, watching it on tv, it must be terrifying for innocent bystanders. Stay safe Tom John Gondolf June 2, 2020 at 12:52 PM Thanks, Tom, I appreciate it. My office is about 2 miles north of where the demonstrations are taking place, but it's sad to see so many businesses destroyed for no reason. Stay safe, John