Wrapped In Your Words

I hear your tender words of love 
      that echo in the winds, 
   and float on wings of turtle dove
         as loneliness rescinds.

Your words so gently hold my heart
      wrapped in a warm embrace,
   and visions that your thoughts impart
         will make my heartbeat race.

But words are tempting heart’s desire;
      my passions growing strong;
   please share with me, as needs require,
         the love for which I long.

Please hold me like you mean it now,
      for words do not have arms;
   please show the things words don’t allow,
         and share with me your charms.


December 17, 2018

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Date: 11/29/2021 9:29:00 AM
Lately, words seem to wrap around my heart in such a wonderful way. I am feeling your thoughts so deeply, as I caress so many tender moments I wanted to read this again my dear friend. "Please hold me like you mean it" Oh my ! Of course. I would like to add: "And never let go". Being wrapped in words is breathtaking indeed. :) Hugs, Brandy
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/29/2021 10:19:00 AM
I am glad my thoughts create such tender moments for you. I like your addition to my poem. Warm hugs, John
Date: 1/20/2020 1:27:00 PM
Back with congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/20/2020 2:02:00 PM
Thank you again, Eve! Hugs, John
Date: 1/20/2020 12:43:00 PM
this is beautiful John... so romantic and alluring, it just floats down the page... congratulations on your top win in the contest...hugs
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/20/2020 1:58:00 PM
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, Sandy. Hugs, John
Date: 1/4/2020 9:37:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Brian Strand’s contest. Hugs Eve
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/5/2020 9:36:00 AM
Thank you, Eve.
Date: 1/3/2020 1:24:00 PM
John congratulations on your top win!;)
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/3/2020 5:21:00 PM
Thank you, Brenda!
Date: 12/20/2019 7:27:00 AM
Hi John, I like your take on the contest theme. And that last stanza sums up the " theme" perfectly. It found it to romantic as well. Good content and rhymes. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis
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John Gondolf
Date: 12/21/2019 6:53:00 AM
Thank you so much, Alexis, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Merry Christmas! Hugs, John
Date: 12/18/2019 4:20:00 AM
True poetry. Great read!
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John Gondolf
Date: 12/18/2019 4:44:00 AM
Thanks, Joe, I appreciate the kind words. John
Date: 12/17/2019 10:50:00 PM
Your poetic words wax sweet and romantic, John. Very lovely! Good luck in the contest. :)
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John Gondolf
Date: 12/18/2019 4:40:00 AM
Thank you, Laura, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. Merry Christmas. John
Date: 12/17/2019 10:22:00 AM
Perhaps you are right "words do not have arms" However, each word is deeply felt. Wrapping tightly around the being, sweeping gently across the heart. This I know to be true. Your thoughts are beautiful, romantic and tender. They hold me. I shall place this in my favorites. :) Brandy
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John Gondolf
Date: 12/17/2019 11:44:00 AM
True, it is important to know that someone cares enough to whisper the sweet nothings to you. J
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 12/17/2019 11:26:00 AM
Knowing that someone cares enough to write them. It helps the longing that lingers in the heart, that sweet ache. Even if just a little bit. ~ Brandy
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John Gondolf
Date: 12/17/2019 10:44:00 AM
Thank you for the fav, B, and as always I appreciate hearing your thoughts. It is true that the words will be felt so deeply as they wrap tenderly around the heart yet at the same time they will never ease that sweet ache that one feels, that longing. I am pleased that my thoughts hold you so tenderly. Hugs, John
Date: 12/17/2019 10:16:00 AM
Lovely flow to your romantic verse John. Good luck. Wishing you and yours a merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New year. Tom
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John Gondolf
Date: 12/17/2019 10:29:00 AM
Thank you so much, Tom. Merry Christmas to you and your family. John
Date: 12/17/2019 7:36:00 AM
Beautifully expressed John. Excellent last stanza too :)
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John Gondolf
Date: 12/17/2019 9:39:00 AM
Thank you, Heidi, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, John
Date: 12/17/2019 6:51:00 AM
Such longing should never be denied. "Please hold me like you mean it now, for words do not have arms;" That is so expressive, John, and mere words are never enough without the physical touch.
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John Gondolf
Date: 12/17/2019 9:34:00 AM
Thank you, Lin, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. This is so true, mere words are never enough. John
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