John Gondolf Poet Rhyme

Unpurged Sad Memories

They linger deep within my fragile soul
unpurged sad memories from long ago.
I wonder when again I will be whole,
     and free this dreadful mental vertigo.
     Mistakes of shattered youth,
     my life lived so uncouth,
     but knowing now the truth…
                            I was at fault…
        I could not halt
          my life’s exalt.
Today the whisper of a common troll
to make me ever blue and feel so low;
so now I soothe, with gin and dry vermouth,
                            my mind’s assault.



May 26, 2018
Contest: The Puzzle of My Rhyme
Sponsor: Broken Wings

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Susan Gentry June 25, 2018 at 6:01 PM Back to congratulate you for your win. This sad self evaluation breaks my heart. And the remedy is even more depressing. Well done! John Gondolf June 25, 2018 at 7:34 PM Thank you, Susan, I appreciate it. John

Constance La France June 24, 2018 at 6:59 AM John, congratulations on your win in my contest with this impressive write, well done ~ John Gondolf June 24, 2018 at 8:37 AM Thank you, Constance, I appreciate it, and thanks for hosting the contest. John

Heidi Sands June 23, 2018 at 4:45 PM Congratulations for your win John :) John Gondolf June 23, 2018 at 5:02 PM Thank you, Heidi, I appreciate it.

Line Gauthier June 23, 2018 at 2:17 PM Congrats on your well penned winner, John. John Gondolf June 23, 2018 at 2:28 PM Thanks, Line, I appreciate it.

Susan Ashley May 26, 2018 at 10:49 PM Such beautiful sadness and emotional vulnerability is conveyed in your amazing poem, John. The depth of your despair touches my heart and soul. Superb! Best wishes for a win. ~Susan John Gondolf May 27, 2018 at 6:34 AM Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, Susan, I appreciate your support and encouragement. Best wishes. John

Susan Gentry May 26, 2018 at 7:24 PM This is the first one I've seen for this form. I was drawn in from beginning, can feel the emotion in your words. Good luck in the contest. John Gondolf May 27, 2018 at 6:06 AM Thank you, Susan, I appreciate your comments.

Eve Roper May 26, 2018 at 3:02 PM A wonderful write,Johnl, well use of the words & rhymes ... luck in the contest great for Broken Wings contest,, luck... Eve John Gondolf May 26, 2018 at 3:29 PM Thank you, Eve, I appreciate your comments. John

Silent One May 26, 2018 at 12:38 PM You capture the moment of sadness and despair in your poem very well... John Gondolf May 26, 2018 at 12:43 PM Thanks so much, Silent One, good to see you back!