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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

Date: 7/7/2024 3:25:00 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
Date: 7/8/2024 2:48:00 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
Date: 7/7/2024 3:26:00 PM

Thank you for sharing it. Loved it :):)

Kelly Deschler

Date: 2/1/2024 4:56:00 PM

A dream, a fantasy... or just reality, for much of what you described exists in the world... Beautifully penned, John!

John Gondolf
Date: 2/2/2024 2:41:00 AM

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Kelly, I appreciate you. John

Jeanine Dejesus

Date: 12/20/2023 4:30:00 AM

Great poem! Great imagery. I believe your a poet laureate. Have you ever considerd publishing your own book?

John Gondolf
Date: 12/20/2023 4:41:00 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

Date: 12/6/2023 4:53:00 AM

A most enjoyable read for me this morning. Your beautiful poem took me right there. Anne :-)

John Gondolf
Date: 12/6/2023 4:57:00 AM

Thanks, Anne, I'm glad my words were able to let your mind wander a bit this morning. John

Miranda Hawley

Date: 12/2/2023 5:31:00 PM

If this was a reverie, what a beautiful place to be. Congrats on your win.

John Gondolf
Date: 12/4/2023 2:04:00 AM

Thank you, Miranda, and thanks for hosting the contest.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/25/2023 7:47:00 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
Date: 11/25/2023 3:12:00 PM

Hi Jenn, thanks so much and congratulations to you as well! Hugs, John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 11/24/2023 8:02:00 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
Date: 11/25/2023 3:56:00 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