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Sunset

Sitting silently and dreaming,
while the fading day is teeming 
with emotions softly streaming,
   as we face the setting sun.

Saffron skies as day is ending;
into twilight, night is blending;
twinkling stars above are pending,
   as we face the setting sun.

In the twilight, shadows dancing;
cricket's song is so entrancing,
melodies of sweet romancing,
   as we face the setting sun.

Fireflies flicker in the shadows 
disappearing, leaving halos;
in the air, the scent of tea rose,
   as we face the setting sun.

Holding hands as day is finite;
fearing disappearing daylight
baring twilight’s loss of eyesight,
   as we face the setting sun.

Sitting close while we remember 
amber days of mid-September,
feeling chills of late November,
   as we face the setting sun.


September 13, 2023

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Margarita Lillico Date: 11/14/2023 4:12:00 AM I certainly relate your vision to our fast approaching Northern doom! Simply beautiful, John! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 11/14/2023 7:09:00 AM The winter of life is rapidly approaching m friend, I am feeling it more and more. Hope all is well with you and yours. Hugs.

Ellen Gwaltney Bales Date: 10/19/2023 9:22:00 PM John, this is a perfect poem for the end of summer. Evokes peaceful images of a pleasant evening shared with a lover. Big thumbs up! Ellen Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/21/2023 4:55:00 AM Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and comments, Ellen. Peaceful images do appear with thoughts of a summer evening, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John

Deb M Date: 10/5/2023 8:19:00 PM Simply stunning John! Love the second verse especially…..Debx Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/6/2023 2:01:00 AM Thank you so much, Deb, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, John

Paige Hind Date: 10/3/2023 2:35:00 PM I love the repetition of the last line. It works well with the poem. Very beautiful... Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/4/2023 10:22:00 AM Thank you so much for visiting and sharing your comments, Paige, I really appreciate it. John

Aysha Nuwas Date: 10/1/2023 7:52:00 PM Very beautiful poem, I enjoyed reading :) Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 10/4/2023 10:19:00 AM Thank you so much, Aysha, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Susan Lawrence Date: 9/19/2023 1:08:00 PM Dear John, Such lovely nuances and images and scenes of emotion constantly changing with the setting sun ! I could hear this as a song being serenaded to a loved one ! Big hugs my friend. Love, Susan :) Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 9/20/2023 2:59:00 AM Thank you dear Susan, for sharing your thoughts and your lovely comments. Hugs and love, John

Laura Leiser Date: 9/14/2023 7:37:00 PM Your words are so mesmerizing with lovely imagery throughout, John. It flows so beautifully together. Love this one! :) Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 9/16/2023 4:36:00 AM Thank you so much, Laura, I’m glad you enjoyed my poem.

Bill Baker Date: 9/14/2023 3:20:00 PM Excellent Rhyme poetry, John. The imagery brings the poem to life, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 9/16/2023 4:33:00 AM Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Bill. Your Texas neighbor, John

Brandy Nicole Date: 9/13/2023 7:00:00 PM Moments become memories, as days serenade the falling years. Your thoughts are tender and emotional, all at the same time. I'm curling your words softly around my heart. My best to you, my dear sweet friend. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 9/14/2023 2:47:00 AM Thank you for your never ending encouragement Brandy, I appreciate it. It’s for people like you that I write poetry. Warm hugs, John

Christina Bowring Date: 9/13/2023 2:31:00 PM Love this beautifully written poem John.Delightful and full of lovely imagery. ‘In the twilight, shadows dancing’, ‘in the air the scent of tea roses’.Love the last stanza especially. So enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 9/14/2023 2:36:00 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Christina, they are always so encouraging and I appreciate that. I’m glad you enjoyed this poem. John

Kim Rodrigues Date: 9/13/2023 10:07:00 AM Saffron skies as day is ending… in the air, the scent of tea rose. Lovely! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 9/14/2023 2:32:00 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Kim, I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Lin Lane Date: 9/13/2023 9:45:00 AM Your verses are all so melancholy, John, but the fourth is endearing to me. I hope you're well... haven't seen you for a while. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 9/14/2023 2:28:00 AM Thank you, Lin. All is well, just been really busy with work and life, and haven’t had much time for poetry.

Heidi Sands Date: 9/13/2023 8:12:00 AM Beautiful poem! I enjoyed this :) Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 9/13/2023 8:16:00 AM Thank you so much, Heidi, I'm glad you liked it.