John Gondolf Poet Sonnet

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The Essence of Rose

Her beauty does enthrall in morning light
as sunshine paints the sky in hues of pink,
and fare thee well is bid to darkest night;
upon her face the light and beauty sync.

My rose so fresh in early morning air,
with pure delight her essence sates the room
while filling void with splendor that’s so fair,
and sowing seeds of hope for life to bloom.

The aura seen ‘round rose throughout mankind
caused many men to dream, and bards to muse;
led countries into war, and lovers find
the reasons they unite; their lives they fuse.

The heavens gift which all of mankind knows;
the grace and lovely essence of the rose.

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Emilia James September 14, 2021 at 2:53 AM Roses have a special meaning to me as they was one of my parents favourite flowers and my father grew many. A superb write my friend. Hugs, Emilia : ) John Gondolf September 14, 2021 at 4:16 AM Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, Emilia, I'm glad I was able to bring back some fond memories for you. Hugs, John

Elaine George January 12, 2018 at 7:19 AM PS..I too wrote a poem some time ago with the very same title but the subject matter is completely different...it is a personification about the essence of Rose who is a old women. John Gondolf January 12, 2018 at 7:29 AM Elaine, your Essence of Rose is stunning, thank you for directing me to it. John

Elaine George January 12, 2018 at 7:17 AM Absolutely breathtaking!!! Many congrat's on your win, John. Sincerely, Elaine John Gondolf January 12, 2018 at 7:28 AM Thank you so much, Elaine, I appreciate it much. John

Rhoda Tripp January 10, 2018 at 10:31 PM Back to extend a big congratulations on your win, John. I love this beautiful sonnet. John Gondolf January 11, 2018 at 4:52 AM Thank you, Rhoda, I appreciate you very much. John

Line Gauthier January 10, 2018 at 1:11 PM Superbly done. Congrats on your win, John. John Gondolf January 10, 2018 at 1:13 PM Thank you, Line, much appreciated. John

Judith S January 10, 2018 at 10:02 AM Beautiful sonnet John!! I swear I could smell that rose when the picture came up on my screen ;) Congratulations on a well deserved win! ~Judy John Gondolf January 10, 2018 at 11:47 AM Thank you so much, Judy, I appreciate your wonderful comments. John

Richard Lamoureux January 6, 2018 at 3:24 PM I enjoyed your sonnet. Soup mail. Regards Richard. John Gondolf January 6, 2018 at 4:00 PM Richard, thanks for your comment and suggestion. John

Rhoda Tripp January 3, 2018 at 9:30 AM I am so impressed with this beautiful sonnet, John. Magnificent. You are a pro at writing a sonnet, which is a difficult form indeed. This is a FAV John Gondolf January 3, 2018 at 9:41 AM And thank you for the FAV :) John Gondolf January 3, 2018 at 9:40 AM Thank you, Rhoda. You are too kind my friend, I am NOT a pro, but I do appreciate your support and encouragement and friendship. John

Arturo Michael January 3, 2018 at 8:25 AM A true lover, John. Beautiful write...You captured the essence of a rose in a poem...Blessings my friend John Gondolf January 3, 2018 at 8:29 AM Thank you, Arturo, your support is appreciated. John

Anne-Lise Andresen January 3, 2018 at 7:54 AM - A wonderful rose poem, John - A gift from nature and it is heavenly - hugs // Anne-Lise :) John Gondolf January 3, 2018 at 7:57 AM Thank you so much, Anna-Lise, I appreciate your encouragement and support. Happy new year! John