John Gondolf Poet Terza Rima

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The Light of Life

I gaze up as you slowly come into view
above the horizon and into the sky,
painting the clouds in colors of every hue.

Blue birds awaken and they begin to fly
as I feel your radiance warming my face,
and your blinding brightness shining in my eye.

Flowers lift their faces to feel your embrace,
and all life welcomes you at the start of day
longing always to see your grandeur and grace.

Even when winter skies are cloudy and grey
our faith tells us you are forever around,
and tomorrow you will be there come what may;

above us in the sky not making a sound
lighting our world and giving life an assist,
and every day of our lives you will be found.

If eternal clouds filled our skies you’d be missed
for without you, O Sun, life could not exist.



December 9, 2017

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Line Gauthier April 9, 2018 at 2:15 PM Congrats on your winning tribute, John. John Gondolf April 9, 2018 at 3:18 PM Thanks, Line, I appreciate it. John

Tom Cunningham February 18, 2018 at 7:06 PM Congratulations John, well deserved. Tom John Gondolf February 20, 2018 at 6:05 AM Thanks, Tom, appreciate it.

Sandra Haight February 18, 2018 at 5:39 PM A beautifully-written Terza Rima, John. Congratulations on your First Place win. Sandra :) John Gondolf February 20, 2018 at 6:04 AM Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, Sandra.

Laura Leiser February 18, 2018 at 4:11 PM Congrats on your fine win, John :) John Gondolf February 20, 2018 at 6:03 AM Thank you, Laura.

Susan Ashley February 18, 2018 at 4:02 PM Returning with congratulations John on your wonderful first place win with this poem of radiant beauty! ~Susan John Gondolf February 20, 2018 at 6:02 AM Thank you so much for your lovely comments, Susan.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 18, 2018 at 12:19 PM - A piece of beautiful art from nature and your pen, John - ... Congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) John Gondolf February 18, 2018 at 12:21 PM Thank you so much, Anne-Lise.

Silent One February 18, 2018 at 11:51 AM John lovely poem, A shame you did not write a new one though.. congratulations on your first place in the contest.. John Gondolf February 18, 2018 at 12:21 PM Thanks for considering it, SO, I started not to enter it since it wasn't new. I haven't had a lot of time for writing or reading lately; I did post a new poem this morning but it was actually written about 3 weeks ago. Thanks for hosting the contest. John

Mick Talbot December 21, 2017 at 4:26 AM Superb Terza Rima with a very meaningful couplet ending! I have to add that up to this moment yours and one other, apart from the example, (and my own) are the only Terza Rima poems that follow/abide by the rules, or am I missing something? Best ever seasonal wishes, Mick John Gondolf December 21, 2017 at 9:10 AM Mick, thank you so much for your wonderful comment. I agree with you, I don't think unrhymed tercets are properly called a Terza Rima; I don't think Dante would approve. This was my first attempt at a Terza Rima and I quite like the form. I will use it again. John

CayCay Godwin December 19, 2017 at 7:58 AM You, I have decided, are a talented writer. I have completely, top to bottom, enjoyed everything of yours that I've clicked on. So glad Soup has you here, John. This poem is another example of the lovely, grace your pen shares. A lovely read, indeed. All the best ... CayCay John Gondolf December 19, 2017 at 2:27 PM CayCay, thank you for your gracious compliment, I am truly humbled. I have only been writing for about six months now and to have a polished writer like you, who has been writing so much longer, say that really means a lot to me. Thank you me friend!

Sunlite Wanter December 15, 2017 at 6:40 PM I love this tribute to sunshine - beaming through cold wintertime now. John Gondolf December 16, 2017 at 9:52 AM Thank you, Sunlite, being from Texas I’m ready for warmer weather.

Geoffrey Brewer December 13, 2017 at 4:33 AM I feel the sun’s life giving warmth, reflected in your words. John Gondolf December 13, 2017 at 6:38 AM Thank you for your comments, Geoffrey, and thanks for taking time to read my poetry.

Rhoda Tripp December 12, 2017 at 1:12 PM Congratulations on your win! John Gondolf December 12, 2017 at 1:15 PM Thank you, Rhoda!

Kim Rodrigues December 11, 2017 at 3:46 PM A warm poem! Light does a body good! John Gondolf December 11, 2017 at 3:55 PM Thank you, Kim. And the spirit as well.

Maria Williams December 11, 2017 at 12:29 AM Such beautiful lines you have used in your ode to the sun John, from a true sun lover I would say. I love the sun too, but there's a time limit to my worship of it sadly. One has to keep those dreaded wrinkles at bay after all....Maria John Gondolf December 11, 2017 at 4:38 AM Maria, thank you for your comments. I started limiting my sun worship long ago, I suppose that’s why I don’t have too many wrinkles for my age. John

Andrea Dietrich December 10, 2017 at 8:06 PM JOhn, this makes me wish I did not have to give up on the sun!! I have loved it all my life. BUt I loved it too well and now I am showing age from it! (I wrote a sonnet on that in the past several weeks) Yes, I adore the feel of it on my skin. I have written of it too, John (but this was my first year not to lay out on my deck as I did every summer in the past) John Gondolf December 10, 2017 at 9:59 PM Andrea, as I’ve gotten older I have learned that the pleasures of life are best done in moderation, too much of a good thing can be bad for you. Sorry you had to end your love affair with the sun. Thanks for your comments. John

Nette Onclaud December 10, 2017 at 12:01 PM an uplifting ode to the sun beautifully penned, john... huggs John Gondolf December 10, 2017 at 12:19 PM Thank you for your wonderful comment, Nette, and thanks for taking time to read my poetry. John

Ghita Manaila December 9, 2017 at 3:41 PM A very beautiful poem, John. Congratulations. John Gondolf December 9, 2017 at 5:39 PM Ghita, thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed my poem. John

Ilene Bauer December 9, 2017 at 1:54 PM beautifully described, john! great ending, too... John Gondolf December 9, 2017 at 1:59 PM Ilene, thank you for the wonderful comment, I'm glad you enjoyed. John

Susan Ashley December 9, 2017 at 12:19 PM A beautifully expressed and ethereal poem John. Your glorious imagery and rhymes fills your alluring poetic lines which captivated me from start to finish. An inspired and excellent poem my creative friend. Warmest wishes ~Susan John Gondolf December 9, 2017 at 1:58 PM Susan, thank you so much for your wonderful comment, I appreciate you! Happy holidays to you and yours! John

Winged Warrior December 9, 2017 at 9:25 AM Nicely penned my friend...great flow and feel John...god bless and happy holidays...^WW^ John Gondolf December 9, 2017 at 1:57 PM Glad you enjoyed it, WW, thank you for the kind comment. Happy holidays to you and yours. John

Heidi Sands December 9, 2017 at 9:04 AM I love this John. and I like the line flowers lift their faces and the ending is so perfect too. A favorite. Well done :) John Gondolf December 9, 2017 at 1:55 PM Heidi, Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, I'm glad you liked my first attempt at a Terza Rima. And thank you for the Fave! John

Rhoda Tripp December 9, 2017 at 7:57 AM These words paint a very beautiful picture, John. Nicely penned. John Gondolf December 9, 2017 at 1:53 PM Rhoda, thank you for your visit and the kind comments. John