John Gondolf Poet Rhyme

The Ledger of My Life

As end of year is drawing near
      I pause to view my balance sheet;
   my assets squared to debts compared
         reveal my worth...my year complete.

The gains I made and debts I paid
      while navigating through these times
   with friends I’ll share as I prepare
         to close the books ‘fore midnight chimes.

And so with pen I thus begin
      my final entries to compose
   so balance sheet will be complete 
         as ledger of my life I close.


December 28, 2019

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Alexis Y. December 31, 2019 at 5:20 PM Hi John, What a good piece about the “ end of the year “ May you have a wonderful 2020. Happy New Year my friend:-) Alexis John Gondolf December 31, 2019 at 7:43 PM Thank you for your kind words, Alexis. Happy New Years to you as well. May we all be blessed with a wonderful 2020. Hugs, John

Joseph P. DiMino December 31, 2019 at 5:12 PM Happy New Year, John! Blessings! John Gondolf December 31, 2019 at 5:17 PM Thank you, Joe, happy New Years to you as well. May we all have a prosperous and blessed 2020!

Anne-Lise Andresen December 31, 2019 at 2:43 PM - A great writing, John :) - A new year in a few hours ... and life goes on :) - I wish you a peaceful and wonderful new year :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) John Gondolf December 31, 2019 at 3:43 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise, and happy new year to you and may 2020 be a wonderful year for us all. Hugs, John

Jennifer Proxenos December 30, 2019 at 7:10 AM May 2020 be a year a awesome surprise, health and happiness John. A brilliant write. Blessings John Gondolf December 31, 2019 at 6:01 AM Thank you, Jenn, Happy New Years to you and your family. Hugs, John

Gershon Wolf December 29, 2019 at 9:52 PM Just love the classicism and class in the style of your verses. Here's to an A+ rating from the Controller at Poetry Soup. Happy New Year, John! John Gondolf December 31, 2019 at 5:57 AM Thank you for your wonderful comment, Gershon, I appreciate it. Happy New Years my friend. John

Sandra Adams December 29, 2019 at 5:50 PM the end of the year and beginning of the next is always a time for reflection... wonderfully penned John... Happy New Year to you and congrats on your win :) hugs John Gondolf December 31, 2019 at 5:55 AM Thank you, Sandy, and a Happy New years to you. Hugs, John

Brenda Chiri December 29, 2019 at 4:18 PM John congrats my dear friend on a top win!;) John Gondolf December 31, 2019 at 5:53 AM Thank you, Bren, I appreciate it. Hugs

Brandy Nicole December 28, 2019 at 2:22 PM We all reflect on moments gone by, the past, the future. A New Year is about to begin- time to start a new chapter. I am looking forward to this journey with you. As the pages unfold. Happy New Year my dear friend. :) Brandy John Gondolf December 29, 2019 at 7:20 AM Oh really? You want to take a journey with me? I look forward to the ride my sweet friend... Happy New Years, Brandy. Hugs, John