John Gondolf Poet Rhyme

The Mockingbird

I wish I was a mockingbird
perched high up in a tree.
My trills by all would soon be heard;
You’d come away with me.

We’d soar up high above the lands,
way up among the clouds.
Without a care for life’s demands
away from all the crowds.

We’d gather twigs and build our nest
so we could raise our brood.
We’d teach them always be their best,
with mankind not to feud.

I wish I was a mockingbird;
I’d sing my lullaby.
My songs and words would ne’er be blurred;
my rhymes would all apply.


May 5, 2018
Contest: I Wish I Was a...
Sponsor: Viv Wigley

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Andrea Dietrich May 7, 2018 at 5:18 PM WAy to go, John. So glad to see this with a win. John Gondolf May 7, 2018 at 5:46 PM Thank you, Andrea, I appreciate it so much. John

Jan Allison May 7, 2018 at 12:48 PM Dropping back with my congrats John:-) hugs Jan xx John Gondolf May 7, 2018 at 3:54 PM Thanks so much, Jan, I appreciate it. Be sure to check out my response to Lin's limerick :) John

Viv Wigley May 7, 2018 at 12:02 PM Well done, John, a nice choice of subject and a lovely pen. Regards, Viv John Gondolf May 7, 2018 at 3:50 PM Thanks, Viv, I appreciate it, and thanks for hosting the contest. John

Line Gauthier May 7, 2018 at 11:26 AM Cute, John. Congrats on your win. John Gondolf May 7, 2018 at 3:49 PM Thanks so much, Line.

Gershon Wolf May 7, 2018 at 10:02 AM Very well-crafted. There's "no mocking" this excellent write, John. Congrats on your winner in the contest! Best regards, gw John Gondolf May 7, 2018 at 3:47 PM Thanks a bunch, Gershon, I appreciate it. John

Alexis Y. May 7, 2018 at 8:14 AM Hi John, You have penned such a beautiful and well written piece. The rhymes and content are are amazing. I adore mockingbirds. Congratulations on your winning write. It was well deserved:-) Alexis John Gondolf May 7, 2018 at 8:35 AM Thank you so much, Alexis, I appreciate it. Hope all is well with you. John

Susan Gentry May 7, 2018 at 6:00 AM Congratulations on your placement with this delightful fun poem. Well written and refreshing. Enjoyed. John Gondolf May 7, 2018 at 7:45 AM Thank you, Susan, I appreciate your comments and visit. John

Eileen Manassian May 7, 2018 at 4:53 AM This is a lovely poem and the rhyme and meter make it very lyrical to read. Just wanted to let you know that your comment about Nina's POTD....is on my POTD page. You might want to repost on the correct page. Blessings. John Gondolf May 7, 2018 at 7:45 AM Thanks for the comments, Eileen, I appreciate it. Thanks for pointing out that Nina's message was on your page. That is the second time that has happened to me; I think maybe it has something to do posting a comment as soon as the new POTD is posted. John

Faraz Ajmal May 7, 2018 at 4:40 AM Ahh it s such a sweet poem, enjoyed reading every single line of this beautiful poem, good luck in the contest John Gondolf May 7, 2018 at 7:37 AM Thanks, Faraz, I appreciate your comments and visit. John

Donna Ahsinger May 6, 2018 at 10:33 PM Nice poem John, I'm putting this one in my fav. John Gondolf May 7, 2018 at 4:24 AM Donna, thank you for taking the time to read my poetry and thank you for the fav. John

Andrea Dietrich May 6, 2018 at 6:29 PM very sweetly done, John and melodic like that bird's song. John Gondolf May 7, 2018 at 4:25 AM Thank you, Andrea, I appreciate it. John

Kim Rodrigues May 5, 2018 at 8:54 PM A lovely write, John! Flying high, trilling, singing a lullaby! John Gondolf May 6, 2018 at 6:53 AM Thank you, Kim, I appreciate your comments and support. John

Arturo Michael May 5, 2018 at 7:50 PM A cool feel to this...good imagery... All the best John John Gondolf May 6, 2018 at 6:51 AM Arturo, thank you for your comments and visit. John

Darlene De Beaulieu May 5, 2018 at 6:20 PM Hello John, I really did enjoy this poem. It was a fun read. have a nice evening my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu May 7, 2018 at 12:19 PM What does a mocking bird look like? Have anice day my friend. John Gondolf May 5, 2018 at 10:14 PM Thank you so much, Darlene, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John

Ilene Bauer May 5, 2018 at 3:19 PM beautifully written and perfectly rhymed! best of luck in the contest, john... John Gondolf May 5, 2018 at 10:09 PM Thank you so much, Ilene, I appreciate it. John

Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly May 5, 2018 at 3:02 PM The beautiful flow of your poem gives me the feeling of gliding like on wings, perhaps, of a mockingbird, John. Lovely! All the best in the contest! :) ~ Artsie John Gondolf May 5, 2018 at 9:21 PM Artsie, thank you so much for your wonderful comment. I’m glad you enjoyed it. John

Jan Allison May 5, 2018 at 2:50 PM I wish I was flying high with you John, what a lovely poem:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx John Gondolf May 5, 2018 at 8:57 PM Thanks, Jan, I appreciate it. I used to have this recurring dream that I could fly, it was like swimming underwater but up in the sky. I would always wake up feeling so liberated. John

Laura Leiser May 5, 2018 at 2:47 PM Wonderful rhythm that flows so beautifully in your amazing poem, John! Just lovely! Good luck in the contest :) John Gondolf May 5, 2018 at 8:22 PM Laura, thank you for your wonderful comments, I appreciate it. John

Heidi Sands May 5, 2018 at 2:45 PM I love birds and really enjoyed this poem! Well written and smooth to read and just perfect :) John Gondolf May 5, 2018 at 8:08 PM Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, Heidi, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John