John Gondolf Poet Sonnet

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The Hidden Nature Trail

The Hidden Nature Trail

While I was hiking one soft summer morn
beside a streamlet flowing through a dale,
I found a narrow nestled path unworn 
which led me down a hidden nature trail.

I walked amongst the pine trees standing tall
along the hidden trail their shadows cast;
I heard a song bird chirp his mating call,
and reminisced sweet moments from my past.

The hidden path meandered far and near
and ended by a pond of sapphire blue 
with splashing birds and water crystal clear,
and sirens bathing in the morning dew.

   I wonder was this but a reverie,
   or is it just my secret fantasy?


November 24, 2023

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Christina Bowring July 7, 2024 at 3:25 PM Dear John, this is such a breathtaking sonnet. Your skilled poetic words, imagery, drew the reader straight into the wonderful scene. I love the tranquil flow here, unhurried, like the nature walk itself. I can so easily visualise the trail, pine trees, the pond of sapphire blue (loved that especially!) The ending couplet is wonderful - such a joyful scene to behold that it would seem like a dream. I so enjoyed it and I’m also here to learn from you being the great sonneteer that you are. John Gondolf July 8, 2024 at 2:48 AM Hi Christina, thank you for your wonderful comments, I am humbled; I am just a simple poet. I do enjoy writing sonnets and I hope you are able to take something away from it. I’m glad you enjoyed it. John Christina Bowring July 7, 2024 at 3:26 PM Thank you for sharing it. Loved it :):)

Kelly Deschler February 1, 2024 at 4:56 PM A dream, a fantasy... or just reality, for much of what you described exists in the world... Beautifully penned, John! John Gondolf February 2, 2024 at 2:41 AM Thanks for sharing your thoughts Kelly, I appreciate you. John

Jeanine Dejesus December 20, 2023 at 4:30 AM Great poem! Great imagery. I believe your a poet laureate. Have you ever considerd publishing your own book? John Gondolf December 20, 2023 at 4:41 AM Once again your comments humble me, Jeanine, thank you! I have thought about publishing a book and perhaps after I retire and have more time, I will. John

Anne E Sangster - K December 6, 2023 at 4:53 AM A most enjoyable read for me this morning. Your beautiful poem took me right there. Anne :-) John Gondolf December 6, 2023 at 4:57 AM Thanks, Anne, I'm glad my words were able to let your mind wander a bit this morning. John

Miranda Hawley December 2, 2023 at 5:31 PM If this was a reverie, what a beautiful place to be. Congrats on your win. John Gondolf December 4, 2023 at 2:04 AM Thank you, Miranda, and thanks for hosting the contest.

Jennifer Proxenos November 25, 2023 at 7:47 AM Congratulations dear friend on your inclusion of your awesome poetry in Poetry Soups third Anthology - Reflections on the Important Things. Blessings, Jennifer. John Gondolf November 25, 2023 at 3:12 PM Hi Jenn, thanks so much and congratulations to you as well! Hugs, John

Brandy Nicole November 24, 2023 at 8:02 PM Sometimes hidden moments are tucked just out of view, but the heart knows where to look. I believe it's a secret fantasy, my dear friend. Your thoughts hold beauty, tenderness and romance. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy John Gondolf November 25, 2023 at 3:56 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments my sweet friend. Perhaps it IS a secret fantasy that’s always been hidden in the shadows of my mind. Hugs, John