John Gondolf Poet Sonnet

The Sweet Bird Has Flown

‘tis dusk and I am sitting all alone
while watching sun sink slowly in the west;
the autumn air is chilling to the bone,
and leaves my spirit feeling quite depressed.

As umber leaves are falling from the trees,
and forming somber blanket on the ground;
I ponder days gone by in hopes to seize
a fleeting glimpse of faded youth abound.

Recalling springtime and its warmer days
while playing in the meadow all in bloom,
and teeming with red poppies all ablaze,
but now too late these mem’ries to exhume.

Alas, sweet bird of youth has flown away
as I remain here aging in dismay.


May 2, 2019

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Brandy Nicole July 4, 2019 at 10:53 PM Moments do fly away, but your words are here to stay. Congratulations John, on this win. ~ Brandy John Gondolf July 5, 2019 at 4:15 AM Thank you, Brandy, I appreciate you and your thoughts. John

Connie Marcum Wong July 4, 2019 at 12:46 AM We must make age our friend or we feel doomed to become cold as winter approaches. I find children to inspire. I understood the melancholy within your words John. Beautifully expressed! Congratulations on your first place win! xxoo :/) John Gondolf July 4, 2019 at 6:55 AM Thank you for your thoughts of inspiration, Connie. I am actually quite happy at this stage of my life. I draw inspiration from my friends. I write melancholy poems sometimes because it is an emotion that many can relate to. And some of us can certainly relate to aging. I hope you have a wonderful 4th of July my dear friend. John

Susan Ashley May 7, 2019 at 6:51 PM Oh, I love the melancholy and artistry of your exquisite sonnet, John. Each and every line is expressed with wistful emotion and poetic beauty. Warmest wishes always, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan John Gondolf May 7, 2019 at 8:01 PM Susan, thanks so much for the visit and your wonderful comments. I always appreciate hearing your thoughts. All the best my friend. John

CayCay Godwin May 3, 2019 at 11:41 AM If I have to be brought down, let it be by a poem such as this. The melancholy that accompanies aging exquisitely lit each stanza. Everyone in the autumn or winter of their life will relate to this and be grateful to find a feel in them clarified by your poetic feel spilling their own emotion so clearly and beautifully. Touching write. Poetry hugs ... CayCay John Gondolf May 3, 2019 at 12:40 PM Thank you so much, CayCay, I always appreciate your thoughts and comments. The older I get the more I reflect on the past, but I am always thankful that I am still around to ponder these memories. Poetry hugs, John

Arturo Michael May 3, 2019 at 4:04 AM Not sure about " dismay" but definitely the youth bird has flown...Nice write John John Gondolf May 3, 2019 at 4:18 AM Thanks, Arturo, I appreciate your visit and comments. John

Andrea Dietrich May 2, 2019 at 7:54 PM Oh, I really relate to this one ,Tom. years ago I wrote a poem called Sweet Birds of Youth (and I was 15 years younger at the time. hahaha.) REAlly nice! John Gondolf May 2, 2019 at 9:16 PM Thanks, Andrea, I appreciate it. John

Ilene Bauer May 2, 2019 at 4:10 PM well written, john! hope you're not too sad, though - there's still much to appreciate even in old(er) age... John Gondolf May 2, 2019 at 4:20 PM Thanks so much, Ilene, actually I'm happy not sad, while I am getting old(er) it's certainly better than the alternative...just sayin'. All the best to you. John

Brandy Nicole May 2, 2019 at 10:27 AM Even though these words represent life and moments gone by. My heart sees the beauty within. The magic of every season. You paint such vivid images my dear friend. Bright colors are everywhere throughout this precious little poem. :) Smile in these moments of today. ~ Brandy John Gondolf May 2, 2019 at 10:51 AM Brandy, thank you for your visit and comments. You and your thoughts are always appreciated my dear friend. John

Kurt Ravidas May 2, 2019 at 9:04 AM Deep words, high imagery, perfect rhymes, true English poetry. Enjoyment in every line. It's brilliant, John. John Gondolf May 2, 2019 at 9:35 AM Thanks, Kurt, I appreciate your comments and support. I'm glad you enjoyed this sonnet. John

Tom Cunningham May 2, 2019 at 7:39 AM The autumn of life comes to us all John and those long hot summer days of our youth now faded leaving only fond memories. Well written sonnet that takes you back. Tom John Gondolf May 2, 2019 at 7:50 AM Thanks, Tom, I appreciate your comments and support. I have written many love poems lately and I figured it was time to come back to reality; those hot summer days of youth have faded, well put my friend. John