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The Magic Lamp Late one sultry summer night to curiosity’s allure I stumbled on a pure delight a hidden treasure to be sure. Tucked away and out of view surrounded there by dark and damp, but something my attention drew and there I found a magic lamp. Elated by this lucky find my mind this treasure did enchant, and if I rub while stars aligned perhaps my wishes it may grant. Rubbing gently with delight as my anticipations grew, then late one sultry summer night all my fantasies came true. June 7, 2020

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Emilia James

Date: 9/7/2021 2:19:00 PM

Would be lovely to find a magic lamp like this, not sure what I would wish for though. Hugs, Emilia : )

John Gondolf
Date: 9/7/2021 7:30:00 PM

I am sure your wish would be magical, Emilia, I’m glad you enjoyed it. I am so in awe that you have read so many of my older poems, thank you for your continual support. Hugs, John

Funom Makama

Date: 6/15/2020 4:22:00 PM

Remarkable lines, true words, amazing piece from a very deep and wise mind. I love every bit of this. Great work John.

John Gondolf
Date: 6/15/2020 5:13:00 PM

Thank you for such kind comments, Funom, I am humbled. John

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/13/2020 8:58:00 PM

I did not want this poem to end John. The enchantment lit up the page with expectations. I would love to see you add more to this beauty! I loved it! xxoo

John Gondolf
Date: 6/14/2020 9:15:00 AM

Thank you, Connie, I'm glad you enjoyed it. This poem could have different endings, I decided to leave it at 4 stanzas and let the reader's imagination end it the way they wanted. I would love to see how you ended it in your mind. :) Hugs, John

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/13/2020 1:46:00 PM

Beautiful - lovely poem and I love it - glad all your fantasies came true. My husband and I looked through each others photo albums 20 years ago when we got married and threw away what we didn't want and kept the ones we did - this morning I could remember my dream from last night something I very rarely remember - I met him when he was sixteen in the dream and I was 36 and had a child of five - (Mrs Robinson) - I woke up to my cup of coffee and said Sweetheart I met you years ago! He looked confused! Hugs, Jenn.

John Gondolf
Date: 6/13/2020 2:25:00 PM

Thank you for sharing your cute story, Mrs. Robinson, it brings a smile to my face. May you always wake up to a fresh cup of coffee and love. Stay safe my dear friend. Hugs, John

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/12/2020 12:49:00 PM

How wonderful it would be to find such a lamp, John. But you leave us to speculate on what the "fantasies" entail. Very nicely done! Hugs, Carolyn

John Gondolf
Date: 6/13/2020 2:27:00 PM

Thank you, Carolyn, my fantasy is to have a magic lamp or a magic wand. Stay safe my friend. Hugs, John

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/11/2020 1:40:00 PM

Like a tale from the Arabian nights, I hope your wishes came true John. Tom

John Gondolf
Date: 6/11/2020 4:02:00 PM

Thanks, Tom, I appreciate it. John

Jcb Brul

Date: 6/9/2020 4:11:00 AM

Such a magical write! An instant fave! Keep the pen moving dear poet John!

John Gondolf
Date: 6/9/2020 6:05:00 AM

Thank you so much, JCB, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, John

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 6/8/2020 7:49:00 PM

A Magical Poem, A lucky find indeed... Thank you, John It read like a story ...

John Gondolf
Date: 6/8/2020 8:26:00 PM

Thank you, Shirley, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 6/7/2020 10:25:00 PM

And a little rubbing, on a "sultry summer night" may create more than a dream to come true. :) Just sayin'. This is beautiful and magical. Holding a touch of sensuality. May your fantasies come true my dear friend. :) Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 6/8/2020 3:38:00 AM

Thank you, Brandy, your comments make me blush. My fantasies are alive and well. Take care my sweet friend. Hugs, John

Sandra Adams

Date: 6/7/2020 8:38:00 PM

how wonderful would it be to have a magic lamp and watch wishes come true... loved this one, it was a delight to read John! hugs

John Gondolf
Date: 6/7/2020 9:37:00 PM

Thank you, Sandy, l’m glad you enjoyed it. It would be nice to have a magic lamp or a magic wand at times. Hugs, John

Arturo Michael

Date: 6/7/2020 1:02:00 PM

An enchanting one...making the reader imagine...Well done

John Gondolf
Date: 6/7/2020 1:33:00 PM

Thank you, Arturo, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/7/2020 12:40:00 PM

John, we're eagerly awaiting to hear exactly what all those fantasies were! lol. Thoroughly enjoyable write! ~ Aladdin

John Gondolf
Date: 6/7/2020 12:55:00 PM

I’ll never tell ;)

Joe Dimino

Date: 6/7/2020 10:55:00 AM

Don't overdo that rubbing John:) Very well written!

John Gondolf
Date: 6/7/2020 11:51:00 AM

Thanks, Joe, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Jan Allison

Date: 6/7/2020 9:57:00 AM

made me smile - found it quite sultry John with a hint of innuendo:-) hugs Jan xx

John Gondolf
Date: 6/7/2020 10:11:00 AM

I would never put a hint of innuendo in my poetry. ;) Thank for your thoughts and comments, Jan, I appreciate you. Stay safe. Hugs, John