Winter's Chill

Another weary winter season calls;
    the leaves are gone and balding branches bare,
  and from the slate grey skies the snow now falls
      ‘pon lonely empty streets of village square
          while punctuated by its frigid air.
 
I’m holed up in the darkness as I lie
    in hibernation deep within my mind
  and longing for the warmth of your soft sigh
      that always brings me hope and love combined
          with all the soothing warmth I long to find.

I’m yearning for the promises of Spring
    as seen in newborn meadows lush with bloom
  and all the joys which springtime blossoms bring
      in hopes to exit from this winter womb
          and put an end to all this dreary gloom.

This chilling darkness has a grip on me
    and I will never feel released until
  the warming breeze of springtime sets me free.
      Please wrap me in the comforts of your will,
          and save me from this weary winter’s chill.


December 27, 2021

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 2/5/2022 5:30:00 PM
John, a touching lament for change. Nice write.
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John Gondolf
Date: 2/6/2022 5:07:00 AM
Thanks, James, I’m ready for warmer weather.
Date: 1/20/2022 11:28:00 AM
You did a fantastic job of showing instead of telling in your winning lines, John. Congratulations on your skill.
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/20/2022 12:15:00 PM
Thank you, Jenna, that means a lot coming from such a talented write as yourself.
Date: 1/20/2022 7:31:00 AM
many congrats on your win, a joy to read on a lovely spring like day here on our Island. xx
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/20/2022 10:09:00 AM
Thanks so much, Jan, I'm glad you enjoyed it. It is definitely still winter here, it is very cold today. We have about six weeks left until we start seeing the flowers bloom. Hugs.
Date: 1/20/2022 4:36:00 AM
Your usage of metaphors punctuates "Winter's Chill"~outstanding piece. Congratulations on your win! :)Paulette
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/20/2022 5:56:00 AM
Thank you so much, Paulette, I appreciate it. John
Date: 1/19/2022 9:30:00 PM
You and Emile deserve your tie trophy. Congratulations John. Wonderful work. Blessings xxoo
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/20/2022 4:28:00 AM
Thank you so much, Connie, I appreciate you. Hugs.
Date: 1/19/2022 8:36:00 PM
"I’m yearning for the promises of Spring" - verse of longing. The whole poem is beautifully written. Congratulations!
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/20/2022 3:03:00 AM
Thank you so much, Christuraj, I appreciate it. John
Date: 1/19/2022 8:03:00 PM
congrats on your win in my contest , you had a lot of great competition but tied for the top spot
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/20/2022 2:41:00 AM
Thank you so much, Francine, and thanks for hosting the contest. John
Date: 1/19/2022 7:12:00 PM
Quite a beauty, John! Congratulations!
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/20/2022 2:37:00 AM
Thank you, Kim.
Date: 1/19/2022 6:53:00 PM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... making me virtually experience winter chill in my "winterless" country... though it's cold in our place now. God bless you.
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/20/2022 2:36:00 AM
Thank you so much, Beata, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Have a blessed day. John
Date: 1/12/2022 4:43:00 AM
This one has a deep emotive quality that makes me think of a loved one who is no longer there. Is it only spring that you miss? Maybe. I am longing for the beauty, warmth, and songbirds' sweet music. Sara
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/13/2022 2:43:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Sara, I appreciate it. Winter is truly my least favorite season. John
Date: 1/11/2022 6:38:00 AM
So very beautifully written John….I just loved it! Cheers ….Debx
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/11/2022 7:06:00 AM
Thank you so much, Deb, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Winter is my LEAST favorite season. John
Date: 12/28/2021 4:37:00 PM
I feel the chill, but perhaps that is because I am visiting in Minnesota! Brr…but loving it for a few more days. Lovely quintain!
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John Gondolf
Date: 12/29/2021 2:42:00 AM
Thanks so much, Kim, I appreciate it. Happy new year! Hugs, John
Date: 12/28/2021 2:24:00 PM
Passionate story of your wait for Spring John. Great imagery and rhyme. Your friend, Bill Happy New Year!
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John Gondolf
Date: 12/29/2021 2:36:00 AM
Thanks, Bill, I appreciate it. Happy new year! John
Date: 12/28/2021 12:51:00 PM
Spring sunshine, though peppered with bouts of rain, sweeps away the winter gloom. So Eloquently expressed. Have a wonderful new year. Blessings xxoo
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John Gondolf
Date: 12/29/2021 1:56:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Connie, I appreciate it. Happy new year my friend. Hugs, John
Date: 12/27/2021 7:20:00 PM
With branches bare and shorter days, emotions everywhere and frigid air- it's time for Winter to *disappear*. Soon it will, my dear sweet friend. Just like you, I long for Spring and its beauty, flowers in bloom. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
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John Gondolf
Date: 12/28/2021 6:42:00 AM
Thank you for your visit and for sharing your thoughts, Brandy. I am longing for the soothing warmth of the springtime breeze, it can't come soon enough. Hugs, John
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