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Winter Morning - a Sapphic Stanza

Winter morning - overcast skies again with little hope of seeing the sunshine brightly over head, a dreary and wretched morning. . . longing for Springtime! January 14, 2019

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Paul Callus

Date: 2/14/2019 8:11:00 AM

Your lines flow effortlessly and smoothly, John. Love the jux, too. Congratulations on your fine win. Regards // paul

John Gondolf
Date: 2/14/2019 8:16:00 AM

Thanks, Paul, I appreciate it. John

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/13/2019 10:54:00 PM

Hi John, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on a well deserved win:-) Alexis

John Gondolf
Date: 2/14/2019 4:27:00 AM

Thank you, Alexis, I appreciate you. John

Beata Agustin

Date: 2/13/2019 9:03:00 PM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing your talent. God bless you.

John Gondolf
Date: 2/14/2019 4:04:00 AM

Thank you so much, Beata, I appreciate it. John

Rob Carmack

Date: 2/13/2019 7:11:00 PM

Congrats John. For some reason, this year, I don't mind waiting for spring.

John Gondolf
Date: 2/14/2019 3:48:00 AM

Thanks, Rob. This Texas boy doesn’t care for the cold rainy weather.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 2/13/2019 1:43:00 PM

Soon- it will be Springtime, my dear friend. :) Congratulations on this win. ~ Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 2/13/2019 2:29:00 PM

Yes!!! And thoughts will turn to love...oh wait they're already there. ;) Than you, Brandy.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/13/2019 1:25:00 PM

Congratulations!

John Gondolf
Date: 2/13/2019 1:31:00 PM

Thank you, Kim!

P.S. Awtry

Date: 2/13/2019 12:56:00 PM

You captured a winter morning perfectly in this piece and I love the jux! Congratulations :)

John Gondolf
Date: 2/13/2019 1:30:00 PM

Thanks so much, I appreciate it. John

Craig Cornish

Date: 2/13/2019 10:22:00 AM

Thank you John, you always do a great job with meter!

John Gondolf
Date: 2/13/2019 10:27:00 AM

Thanks so much, Craig, I appreciate it and thanks for hosting the contest. John

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/3/2019 9:26:00 AM

This form seems so difficult to me, but you write beautifully in it, John! Best wishes in Craig's contest. Hugs, Carolyn

John Gondolf
Date: 2/3/2019 9:45:00 AM

Thank you, Carolyn, I appreciate your kind words. I had written a nice Rispetto for your contest and then realized my theme was all wrong...I will save it in my hip pocket. John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/17/2019 7:40:00 PM

I really like your sapphic stanza. Best of luck in the contest.

John Gondolf
Date: 1/17/2019 8:25:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea, I appreciate it. John

Laura Leiser

Date: 1/17/2019 3:35:00 PM

Love your verse and great Sapphic write, John! Good luck in the contest! :)

John Gondolf
Date: 1/17/2019 8:22:00 PM

Thank you so much, Laura, I appreciate it. John

M. L. Kiser

Date: 1/17/2019 1:20:00 PM

Beautifully penned and so am I.

John Gondolf
Date: 1/17/2019 8:02:00 PM

Thank you, M.L. I appreciate it. John

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/16/2019 9:11:00 PM

Longing for sunshine! Nice one!

John Gondolf
Date: 1/16/2019 9:53:00 PM

Thank you, Kim.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 1/14/2019 7:34:00 PM

This form is similar to one that I created for a challenge at my website. I call it "Four Plus One" The only difference is, there are no syllables. It is optional. :) I have posted a few poems here, using the four plus one method. Just like you my friend, I am ready for those Springtime Moments. ~ Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 1/14/2019 8:12:00 PM

Thank you, Brandy, for your thoughts. I had not heard of this form, the meter was different than anything I had ever tried. I appreciate you. John

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/14/2019 4:20:00 PM

clear, crisp as spring's arrival... majestic piece, john... keep going..huggs

John Gondolf
Date: 1/14/2019 5:12:00 PM

Thank you, Nette, I appreciate you.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/14/2019 4:12:00 PM

excellent poem, john! best of luck in the contest...

John Gondolf
Date: 1/14/2019 4:16:00 PM

Thank you so much, Ilene, I appreciate your kind words. John

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/14/2019 8:45:00 AM

WoW! John, You tackled this hard contest. I'm staying away from it. You made it look easy. It's well written and has good content. I hope to see you on the winners list. Good luck my friend:-) Alexis

John Gondolf
Date: 1/14/2019 8:53:00 AM

Thank you so much, Alexis, I appreciate it. Reading Craig's explanation it sounds extremely difficult, but in reality it is quite easy. John