John Gondolf Poet Sonnet

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The Lullaby of the Crescent Moon

The Lullaby of the Crescent Moon


The crescent moon that dances ‘cross the sky
is shining softly through my window pane,
and smiling gently from his perch on high
while humming tender notes of love’s refrain.

The magic of this bright celestial orb
is tempting passions of this mortal man,
but thoughts of her are harder to absorb
while longing tender touches of her hand.

Alone I’m sitting in my rocking chair 
as darkness fills the corners of my mind;
I’m lost in tender thoughts of one so fair,
and reaching for the dreams I long to find.

I wonder if she’s gazing at this moon,
and if she too can hear his tender tune.


September 7, 2020

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Emilia James October 29, 2021 at 1:36 PM I am going to believe she was looking and hearing the moons tender hums at the same time he was. Beautiful write John. Hugs, Emilia : ) John Gondolf October 29, 2021 at 5:07 PM Lovers minds tend to think alike even when they’re not together, I have to believe they were both hearing the moon’s tender song. I’m a hopeless romantic. :) Hugs, John

Bj Legros Kelley October 1, 2020 at 4:19 PM Beautifully eloquent and well written. John Gondolf October 1, 2020 at 4:58 PM Thank you so much, Betty Jo, I appreciate it. John

Angela Crabtree September 28, 2020 at 10:13 AM I love it where you said I wonder if she’s looking at the moon, also. That really tied up a beautiful poem. Thanks for sharing :) Peace, Angie John Gondolf September 28, 2020 at 10:21 AM Thank you for your thoughts and comments, Angie, I appreciate it. John

Kim Rodrigues September 16, 2020 at 6:47 PM This poem is very pretty! I wonder if she hears his tender tune! John Gondolf September 16, 2020 at 8:12 PM Thank you, Kim, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John

Hannington Mumo September 13, 2020 at 4:18 PM Well, this is one of the most refreshing opuses I've ever read on this expansive platform. Your rhyming finesse portrays a long-practiced putting of pen to paper...clearly aimed at producing something finer than the mere coming up with pretty anything of the sheer, ubiquitous poetic shape. I sincerely admire this truly laudable literary masterstroke and its accordingly deserving inditer! John Gondolf September 13, 2020 at 6:38 PM I am humbled by your laudatory comment, Hannington, I appreciate your thoughts. John

Sam Kauffman September 12, 2020 at 11:55 AM Such a pensive, yet hopeful, scene you set in moonlight, John. Enjoyed this very much! Congratulations on your winning placement! John Gondolf September 13, 2020 at 5:00 AM Thank you so much, Sam, I appreciate it. I’m glad you enjoyed it. John

Anne-Lise Andresen September 10, 2020 at 4:33 AM - Beautiful thoughts from your rocking chair, John :) - GL in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) John Gondolf September 10, 2020 at 5:47 AM Thank you, Anne-Lise, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, John

Gershon Wolf September 8, 2020 at 9:49 AM That crescent moon can croon a lovely tune, esp. when John Gondolf pens it with a feathery plume! Congrats on your win in Brian's contest. Lunar Loveliness, Gershon John Gondolf September 9, 2020 at 4:50 AM Thanks for your thoughts and comments, in verse. I appreciate it, Gershon. Cheers, John

Jeanne Mcgee September 7, 2020 at 10:04 AM Bravo John...this is an amazing sonnet in the tradition of sonnets, very beautiful in rhyme and meter. A true winner. John Gondolf September 7, 2020 at 11:36 AM Thank you, Jeanne, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, John

Brandy Nicole September 7, 2020 at 9:14 AM "I wonder if she’s gazing at this moon, and if she too can hear his tender tune" Such a beautiful thought. The moon is magical, so it can bring hearts together. With this being said, I believe she can hear his sweet melody. This is so dreamy and romantic. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy John Gondolf September 7, 2020 at 11:33 AM Thank you, Brandy, I appreciate your support. I was hoping she could hear the sweet melody of the moon. Hugs, John