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The Last Rose

An end of season bloom, this Rose of white stands all alone in chill of autumn air while blooming softly in the fading light, and still she is a stunning beauty fair. Her face turned southward in the morning light while seeking warmth from autumn’s waning sun, and shaking chills brought on by season’s night not knowing turnabout has just begun. This chill, a signal of what lies ahead as cold winds from the north begin to blow; the summer robins to the south have fled as withers of this Rose begin to show. This flower fading from what seasons bring yet still she’s lovely as the Rose of spring. October 30, 2019

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Funom Makama

Date: 11/15/2019 8:38:00 AM

Amazing! Amazing! So amazing. So deep, my senses are pulled out to tick a yes in every line. Great work friend.

John Gondolf
Date: 11/15/2019 8:51:00 AM

Thank you so much, Funom, I appreciate your kind words and visit. John

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/5/2019 9:37:00 AM

Let the memory of this rose's beauty carry you through the cold months, John. It won't be long before we see this white rose bloom again and again. You described the onset of winter perfectly, my friend, and you have always been a great writer of sonnets. Congratulations on your win! Hugs, Carolyn

John Gondolf
Date: 11/5/2019 5:08:00 PM

Thank you for your wonderful comments and kinds words, Carolyn. These flowers will bloom in my mind through the winter as I anticipate the new birth of spring. All the best my friend. Hugs, John

Constance La France

Date: 11/3/2019 1:11:00 PM

John congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful poem!

John Gondolf
Date: 11/3/2019 5:29:00 PM

Thank you, Constance, I appreciate it, and as always, thanks for sponsoring this challenge. Hugs, John

Lonna Blodgett

Date: 11/1/2019 5:52:00 PM

Beautiful sonnet John. I will start reading more of your wonderful work! Lonna

John Gondolf
Date: 11/2/2019 6:42:00 AM

Thank you so much, Lonna, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John

Jan Allison

Date: 11/1/2019 5:30:00 PM

what a superbly flowing sonnet, many congrats John:-) hugs Jan xx

John Gondolf
Date: 11/2/2019 6:38:00 AM

Thank you so much, Jan, I appreciate it. Hugs, John

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/1/2019 2:49:00 PM

- Flowers are beautiful although some are called weeds ... this would be a contest that would have been difficult to judge - Congratulations on your beautiful poem, John :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Gondolf
Date: 11/1/2019 4:56:00 PM

Thank you so much, Anne-Lise, I appreciate it. You have a great weekend too. Hugs, John

Brenda Chiri

Date: 11/1/2019 9:04:00 AM

John amazing as always my dear friend! Congrats on your placement!;)

John Gondolf
Date: 11/1/2019 4:55:00 PM

Thank you, Bren, I appreciate it. Hugs, John

Sandra Adams

Date: 10/31/2019 9:17:00 PM

what a gorgeous sonnet you have penned here John...so soft and alluring...white roses are one of my favorites, right behind lavender....best wishes in the contest :) hugs

John Gondolf
Date: 11/1/2019 4:31:00 AM

Thank you so much, Sandy, I appreciate your kind comments. Hugs, John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/30/2019 2:02:00 PM

Even in harsh weather, a rose in bloom will always shine within. Because... of her heart. This is so beautiful and tender. Your thoughts caress softly around me. :) Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 10/30/2019 2:14:00 PM

Thank you for your thoughts and comments, B, I agree and this is especially true of the Rose of Pink. All the best my dear friend. Hugs, John