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The Death of a Melody

It’s been two years, three months, and twenty days since tender music left my life for good and turned my days to somber shades of grey which left a shadow where a man once stood. The faded notes of yesterday’s duets still echo in the canyons of my soul, and leaves a longing, tempered with regrets, that never sings the songs that made us whole. She left behind unfinished rhapsodies, and crossed the bridge into eternal life; but here behind, without the melodies, I’m missing tender music of my wife. As death’s cruel hand has stolen all my dreams, my songs have turned to tears, and tears to streams. March 1, 2023

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Paige Hind

Date: 7/28/2023 1:06:00 PM

This is so beautiful; and filled with longing and tenderness. I'm sorry for your loss.

John Gondolf
Date: 7/28/2023 1:19:00 PM

Thank you for sharing your comments and for your thoughtfulness, Paige. Actually, this is just a fictional write. My wife actually helped me with a couple lines in this poem.

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 4/10/2023 7:58:00 AM

Dear John, I am really sorry for your loss. Your poem is tender, and full of love for your sweetest wife - I am sure, your duets were amazing, but you will continue to create exquisite poems inspired by her memory. Love ~ Mala

John Gondolf
Date: 4/16/2023 2:27:00 PM

Thank you for your thoughts, Malabika.

Kelly Deschler

Date: 3/17/2023 8:15:00 AM

With it's tender words and flowing lines, this poem is like a song in itself... Beautifully penned, John.

John Gondolf
Date: 3/18/2023 4:16:00 AM

Thank you so much, Kelly, I appreciate you.

Anais Vionet

Date: 3/14/2023 7:27:00 AM

Lovely and sad

John Gondolf
Date: 3/15/2023 2:37:00 AM

Thank you, Anais, I appreciate your comments and support.

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 3/13/2023 6:20:00 PM

Your beautiful poem is full of love and longing for your dear wife. I am sincerely sorry for your loss, John. Your exquisite poetry will keep her close to you. Look after yourself, Shirley

John Gondolf
Date: 3/14/2023 2:28:00 AM

Thank you, Shirley.

Katharine L. Sparrow

Date: 3/6/2023 9:02:00 AM

A beautiful sonnet, John! When I lost someone I loved, years ago, I found that writing poems about him actually did help in the healing process. Those poems are still among my best! I hope your talent as a poet will be a soothing balm for you as well.

John Gondolf
Date: 3/7/2023 2:47:00 AM

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and comments, Katharine. The best poems are always written from personal emotions and experiences. In this case, it was a challenge to try and convey those emotions of something I haven’t experienced. John

Gary Radice

Date: 3/6/2023 1:38:00 AM

This pulled at the heart strings John. Great work. Cheers - Gary

John Gondolf
Date: 3/7/2023 2:37:00 AM

Thanks so much, Gary, I appreciate it. John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/1/2023 7:37:00 PM

"Death’s cruel hand has stolen all my dreams." This thought touches my heart so deeply. When you're separated from the one you love, it leaves you feeling empty and alone. This is tender and emotional, all at the same time. Many wonderful blessings to you, my dear sweet friend. Hugs, Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 3/2/2023 2:58:00 AM

Thank you for the warm comments, Brandy, I’m glad I was able to touch you with my words. Hugs, John

Daniel Turner

Date: 3/1/2023 1:18:00 PM

Excellent sonnet, John. Both in form and content.

John Gondolf
Date: 3/2/2023 2:54:00 AM

Thanks, Daniel, I appreciate your comments and feedback.

Lin Lane

Date: 3/1/2023 5:53:00 AM

Hi John, you've captured the emotions of a love lost in your Sonnet so beautifully that I felt goosebumps rise.

John Gondolf
Date: 3/2/2023 2:51:00 AM

Hi Lin, thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and comments. I wasn’t sure if this one would evoke the emotions of the reader or not.

Deb M

Date: 3/1/2023 3:41:00 AM

Oh John how very beautifully you have described your love , feelings and loss in this poem for your wife …..you touched my heart big time…you must miss her terribly. Sending kindness and cuddles…..Debx

John Gondolf
Date: 3/1/2023 6:01:00 AM

Fiction...!!!

Deb M
Date: 3/1/2023 4:04:00 AM

John how did l get that so wrong??? Fiction ??

John Gondolf
Date: 3/1/2023 4:01:00 AM

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Deb. My wife Debbie is alive and well, she actually helped me with one of the lines in this sonnet. :) Hugs, John