The Sun Will Never Shine

The sun will never shine again 
upon the meadow’s lush terrain
where gentle summer breezes whirled
and flowers bloomed as dreams unfurled
and chased away the frigid rain.

The angels came with saddened bane 
to claim your soul as I remain
with clouds above, upon my world
          the sun will never shine.

And so I sing this sad refrain
as on my cheeks the teardrops stain;
inside emotions feeling curled
and twisted as my mind is twirled,
and in my heart that’s filled with pain 
          the sun will never shine.


February 1, 2021

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 2/8/2021 3:20:00 AM
Very expressive and emotive work. Grief is very hard but we all have to go through it. For some it is a short time and for others it last a lifetime but does get better with passage of time. Sara
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John Gondolf
Date: 2/8/2021 7:35:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Sara, I appreciate it. John
Date: 2/3/2021 10:40:00 PM
Beautiful and poignant, yet perhaps, transcendence lies in the singularity of pain itself, without letting it drift into sorrow. I see, it is a win in a contest too! Congrats!
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John Gondolf
Date: 2/4/2021 2:24:00 AM
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, I appreciate it.
Date: 2/3/2021 4:55:00 PM
Oh so sad and heartfelt. I can feel it deeply. Well written John, congratulations :)
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John Gondolf
Date: 2/3/2021 5:55:00 PM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Heidi, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hugs.
Date: 2/3/2021 1:58:00 PM
This poem elicits such sadness. Quite a bit of work, John. Lady Mar
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John Gondolf
Date: 2/3/2021 2:27:00 PM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Lady Mar, I appreciate it. John
Date: 2/2/2021 10:15:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, John . Hugs Eve
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John Gondolf
Date: 2/3/2021 2:04:00 AM
Thank you, Eve. Hugs.
Date: 2/2/2021 11:15:00 AM
Congratulations John on your first place win. Sadness "whirls" and "twirls" through your lines and images. There is such great movement in your choice of words. All the best!
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John Gondolf
Date: 2/2/2021 11:21:00 AM
Thank you so much, Sam, I appreciate your kind words and comments. John
Date: 2/2/2021 6:28:00 AM
That’s John I know, gifted with words and sadness. Congrats on a win!!! M.
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John Gondolf
Date: 2/2/2021 6:35:00 AM
Thank you, Margarita, I appreciate you and your kind words. Hugs.
Date: 2/1/2021 7:10:00 PM
It is sad to be without your sunshine... beautifully sad poem, John
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John Gondolf
Date: 2/1/2021 7:40:00 PM
Thank you so much, Akkina, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John
Date: 2/1/2021 2:06:00 PM
"The angels came, to claim your soul, as I remain" This thought touches my heart so deeply. So sad, to be without the one you love. This is tender and emotional, all at the same time. Hugs, Brandy
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John Gondolf
Date: 2/1/2021 3:16:00 PM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Brandy, it is sad just thing about losing your loved one this way. Hopefully, I will be the first to go. Hugs.
Date: 2/1/2021 6:53:00 AM
Beautiful in it's sadness. Reminds me of the song Ain't no sunshine when she's gone. Well done John
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John Gondolf
Date: 2/1/2021 3:13:00 PM
Thank for sharing your thoughts and comments, John, I appreciate it. I remember that song well.
Date: 2/1/2021 5:19:00 AM
Beautiful in its sadness. Very well done! A fave!
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John Gondolf
Date: 2/1/2021 5:32:00 AM
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and comments, Kim, I'm glad you enjoyed it. And thanks for saving it as a favorite. John
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