John Gondolf Poet Rhyme

The Dark of Darkest Night

In the dark of darkest night, the demons always start their preying;
   preying, hidden from the light, on minds of souls whose lives are fraying.
Fraying into tattered shreds from games deceitful friends are playing;
   playing in their weary heads without a care the price they’re paying.

Paying with their sanity, these weary souls are ever weighing;
   weighing inhumanity by demons and the minds they’re slaying.
Slaying all their lifelong dreams, destroying hope that leaves them swaying;
   swaying souls with raveled seams, as demons of the dark are preying.


May 9, 2019

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Jan Allison June 2, 2019 at 2:57 PM John I love the way you've fortmatted the rhyme have never tried this form before, congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx John Gondolf June 2, 2019 at 4:10 PM Thanks so much, Jan, I appreciate it. I wanted to try something a little different, glad you liked it. John

Constance La France June 2, 2019 at 11:36 AM John, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful poem ~ John Gondolf June 2, 2019 at 1:18 PM Thank you so much, Constance, and thanks for hosting the contest. John

Connie Marcum Wong June 2, 2019 at 12:09 AM Congratulations on your wonderful second placement John. I love when our poems get another chance to shine! xxoo John Gondolf June 2, 2019 at 10:30 AM Thank you so much, Connie, I appreciate it. John

Brandy Nicole May 30, 2019 at 1:46 PM Congratulations John, on this win. Your thoughts hold so many emotions. ~ Brandy John Gondolf May 30, 2019 at 2:23 PM Thank you, Brandy, you comments and thoughts are appreciated. John

Jennifer Proxenos May 12, 2019 at 2:18 PM Hi John Demons do come in the darkest on night where there is no light - but light will overcome the night! A thought provoking poem and written with intensity! Hugs, Jennifer. John Gondolf May 12, 2019 at 3:07 PM Thanks, Jen, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. All my best. John

Arturo Michael May 12, 2019 at 10:06 AM These demons don't sleep...so people wake up... they're closer than you imagine...maybe even in the mirror...All the best John John Gondolf May 12, 2019 at 11:34 AM Thanks, Arturo, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Kim Rodrigues May 10, 2019 at 7:41 PM When hope peeks through demons flee. Where humans pray. Without hope, the demons prey. Great wording in your poem! John Gondolf May 11, 2019 at 6:50 AM Thanks for the wonderful comments, Kim, I like your thoughts on the conflict between humans and demons and praying and preying. All my best. John

Brandy Nicole May 9, 2019 at 8:07 PM I can feel the emotional pull within, as this tugs at the heart so deeply. A feeling of Loneliness and Despair. Besides the depth and darkness of this poem. The rhythm and rhyme is sensational. I just love the way these words wrap around each other. ~ Brandy John Gondolf May 10, 2019 at 4:27 AM Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, Brandy, I appreciate you and your thoughts. Thanks always for your support. My best to you. John

Nette Onclaud May 9, 2019 at 1:56 PM love the surreal tone of your wonderful work, john... slay them!... huggs John Gondolf May 9, 2019 at 2:28 PM Thank you so much, Nette, I was trying to channel Poe a bit in this one. Glad you enjoyed it. All the best to you my dear friend. Hugs, John

Tom Cunningham May 9, 2019 at 9:46 AM There's that saying, always keep a light on upstairs in your head, dark thoughts lead to dark deeds. Enjoyed your dark verse John. Tom. John Gondolf May 9, 2019 at 9:52 AM That is sound advice indeed. Thanks, Tom, I appreciate your visit and thoughts. John