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The Barren Desert of My Life

I wander the desert alone with my thoughts as the sun beating down sssizzles my soul; I ponder the reflections of my barren life, and thirst for the knowledge of where I went wrong. The dreams I once held have all vanished with the dust, blown away to the four corners of the earth. And now I feel that I’m surrounded by jackals patiently waiting for me to give in; hungry to feast on the fruits of my life. Far in the distance I see a jack rabbit scampering forward to a lush oasis filed with the bountiful dreams of my youth. Wandering wearily toward the oasis of my dreams, I wonder if my life is just a mirage. And still the sun sssizzles my soul. October 11, 2018

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Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/22/2018 8:10:00 PM

:) Congratulations John, on this win! Your thoughts Sssizzzzle. ~ Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 10/22/2018 8:46:00 PM

Thank you, Brandy, I’m just a little sssizzzler...in my fantasies of course. John

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/22/2018 4:09:00 PM

Back with more congrats, John.

John Gondolf
Date: 10/22/2018 4:17:00 PM

Thank you again, Line.

Constance La France

Date: 10/19/2018 9:26:00 AM

John, a wonderful write and congratulations on your win in the contest, well done ~

John Gondolf
Date: 10/19/2018 10:21:00 AM

Thank you so much, Constance.

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/14/2018 7:58:00 PM

Lovely, John. I enjoyed your poem. Congrats on your well deserved win.

John Gondolf
Date: 10/14/2018 8:15:00 PM

Thank you, Line, I appreciate it. John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/14/2018 7:03:00 PM

See, I told you this poem Sizzzzzles. :) Others think so too. I am smiling along with you John. Congratulations on this win. ~ Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 10/14/2018 7:18:00 PM

:) Thank you dear friend.

CayCay Jennings

Date: 10/13/2018 11:58:00 AM

Ssssensational imagery - I wrote for this contest in my head, then read the description that requested imagery-emphasis, and poof - my head write is now head filed because like the desert, my imagery for it is barren. Not so you, John - you pulled it out and pulled it off beautifully. I am impressed and very much in like with your final product. As always, all the best ... CayCay

CayCay Jennings
Date: 10/16/2018 2:37:00 AM

I cannot believe you can tell the color of my eyes! Thank you for the compliments, John - most sweet. CayCay

John Gondolf
Date: 10/13/2018 12:26:00 PM

Thank you so much, CayCay, I had to chuckle at your comment. My mind has been a bit barren as of late too, but every once in a while a thought pops in and I have to write it down quickly before it too goes poof... P.S. I like your new pic...love your blue eyes! John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/11/2018 3:45:00 PM

Visions are usually unclear, when wandering in the heat all alone- in dead moments that is the desert. You have expressed this emotion so well, my dear friend. I agree, the sun can be ssssizzzling at times. :) In moments such as this. Just saying. ~ Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 10/11/2018 4:22:00 PM

Thank you for your comments, Brandy, I always appreciate hearing your thoughts. My life seems to have a certain sssizzzle to it right now. John

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/11/2018 3:19:00 PM

Wow, excellent John.! I love this. Good luck in the contest for a big win :)

John Gondolf
Date: 10/11/2018 3:26:00 PM

Thank you so much, Heidi, I'm glad you like it. As always I appreciate your support. John