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Like a Book

He read her like a book as her wistful words poured forth from deep within the pages of her tender seeking soul. He lay mesmerized as her paragraphs spoke softly to him, luring him so deep into her soothing spell. He gently held the precious volume in his searching hands while memorizing each and every line that danced across her parchment pages. He perused her thoughts so deep into the summer night, word by word, as he sought to understand the secrets of her soul. He caressed the palish pearly pages as her wistful whispered words tenderly touched the fantasies within his mind, fulfilling all his dreams, until the light of dawn began to break. On this summer night he read her like a book… again and again. August 1, 2022 Poem of the Day - August 3, 2022

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 4/19/2024 6:27:00 PM

John, What a dreamy passionate poem, a love letter on pages. So many blessings can come from a good book, and in this case a sought after one. What a lovely write,that I am glad to have found.

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 9/26/2022 1:03:00 PM

This is so beautiful!! Congratulations on your placement at the top of Best New Poems, a very well-deserved placement!

John Gondolf
Date: 9/27/2022 1:16:00 PM

Thank you so much BJ, I'm glad you enjoyed my verse. John

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 9/26/2022 7:35:00 AM

Congratulations on the being the #1 of Best New Poems~beautiful verse, tender and soulful! :)Paulette

John Gondolf
Date: 9/27/2022 1:15:00 PM

Thank you so much, Paulette, I'm glad you enjoyed my soulful verse. John

Denise Elizabeth

Date: 9/24/2022 4:58:00 PM

Wow, this poem moves my heart very much. Just beautiful!! Thanks for sharing, congrats on best new poem

John Gondolf
Date: 9/24/2022 7:43:00 PM

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, Denise, I appreciate it. I’m glad that my words moved your heart. John

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/14/2022 5:57:00 AM

Congratulations on being the best new poem. Way to go. Sara

John Gondolf
Date: 9/14/2022 6:45:00 AM

Thank you, Sara, I appreciate it. John

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/8/2022 12:57:00 AM

What a beautiful poem John congratulations for a first win and a trophy -you deserve it with ever word you wrote to submit your superb poem. A belated reply, I'm so sorry but we were at the Kruger park, my last poem, and i have been catching up ever since our return. I hope you had a wonderful day, and know what a revered poet you are on this site. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

John Gondolf
Date: 9/8/2022 6:12:00 AM

Thank you so much, Jenn. No need to apologize for being busy, I know that feeling well. I always appreciate you and your sweet comments. Hugs, John

John Watt

Date: 8/30/2022 10:28:00 AM

John, many congrats are due for this gem: a trophy, a POTD, Best New Poem and now a marathon win. Well done, sir, much enjoyed this, especially the 2nd stanza and the alliterations of stanza 5. Many times I have gazed upon my love "while memorizing each and every line that danced across her parchment pages". So beautiful ~ John

John Gondolf
Date: 8/31/2022 2:19:00 AM

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and comments, John, I appreciate it. I don’t write much free verse poetry and I was very unsure about this one when I posted it. John

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/29/2022 9:56:00 AM

John, congratulations on your win in Mark's contest! I loved this poem, so rich in metaphors, the first time I read it and it was a sheer delight to read it again and marvel at your beautifully composed verse! Blessings.

John Gondolf
Date: 8/30/2022 2:40:00 AM

Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sam, I appreciate it. John

Susan Ashley

Date: 8/28/2022 6:52:00 PM

Dear John, it’s a joy to return to this romantic beauty with my heartiest congratulations for your excellent win in Mark’s contest. The tender passion is captivating. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

John Gondolf
Date: 8/28/2022 7:29:00 PM

Thank you again, Susan, your warm comments always lift my heart. John

Lin Lane

Date: 8/28/2022 3:12:00 AM

Hello John, I am delighted to see your entry on the winning list. I hope you're well.

John Gondolf
Date: 8/28/2022 3:53:00 PM

Thanks so much, Lin, I appreciate it. It’s finally cooled down a bit here in Texas and we got some much needed rain. I hope all is well in the Crescent City. John

Mark Toney

Date: 8/26/2022 10:41:00 AM

Now that's a man in love! This is deeply romantic poetry tastefully done. This is also a Fav poem for me. Congratulations, John, on your win on Mile 12 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 13 has already started!

John Gondolf
Date: 8/28/2022 3:34:00 PM

I’m glad you enjoyed my playful verse, Mark. Thanks so much for saving it to your favorites and thanks for hosting this fun contest. John

Constance La France

Date: 8/26/2022 7:59:00 AM

John, a wonderful poem and congratulations on your win in the contest ~

John Gondolf
Date: 8/28/2022 8:27:00 AM

Thank you so much, Constance, I appreciate it. Hugs, John

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/18/2022 5:56:00 AM

If you were to collect all your trophies handed to you as a top win, they would take up a cabinet. Congratulations my dear friend, my husband always says he can read me like a book if I am concerned, or if for instance its his birthday and I'v bought him something he really wanted 6 months ago and he can't remember what it was, i enjoy him guessing but he normally is not right, that is how people in love just are. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

John Gondolf
Date: 8/24/2022 2:28:00 AM

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Jenn, I appreciate your kind words. Hugs, John

Susan Lawrence

Date: 8/17/2022 9:16:00 AM

Just beautiful John . Mesmerizing in its loveliness and passion . Big congratulations on your top win and congratulations for being at the top of the best new poems list ! Bravo . Hugs, Susan :)

John Gondolf
Date: 8/18/2022 2:43:00 AM

Thank you so much, Susan, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, John

Andrew John

Date: 8/17/2022 5:30:00 AM

Sometimes, reading a good poem is as good as reading a book - you can read it over and over again. I've enjoyed this one, John G.

John Gondolf
Date: 8/17/2022 5:38:00 AM

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Andrew, I appreciate it. John

Constance La France

Date: 8/16/2022 3:43:00 PM

John, beautiful writing and congratulations on your win in the contest, blessings ~Constance

John Gondolf
Date: 8/16/2022 4:56:00 PM

Thank you so much for the kind words, Constance, I appreciate it. Hugs, John

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/16/2022 9:18:00 AM

John, congratulations on your trophy win. So well done. Blessings.

John Gondolf
Date: 8/16/2022 4:34:00 PM

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

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/15/2022 9:06:00 AM

"he read her like a book…" - Wow! Best of similes. Congratulations!

John Gondolf
Date: 8/15/2022 9:27:00 AM

Thanks, Christuraj, I appreciate your comments. John

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/14/2022 1:45:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! A "Wonderful" write. I love this one. Have a blessed day writing away...............

John Gondolf
Date: 8/14/2022 2:48:00 PM

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

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 8/13/2022 11:47:00 PM

Back again....So glad this was a top winner. I love it. God bless you and congrats. Love, Gina

John Gondolf
Date: 8/14/2022 5:27:00 AM

Thank you again, Gina, I appreciate your wonderful thoughts and comments. Hugs, John

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 8/13/2022 6:31:00 PM

Super alliteration worked into your simile here. Congratulations, John, you aced it.

John Gondolf
Date: 8/14/2022 5:15:00 AM

Thank you so much, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/13/2022 3:53:00 PM

My heart is smiling, seeing a trophy besides your words. (Especially this poem). Congratulations John, on this win. :) Hugs, Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 8/14/2022 5:10:00 AM

Thank you, Brandy, your heart is always smiling, that’s what I like about you. Hugs, John

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/13/2022 2:07:00 PM

I am not surprised to see this wonderful poem win the Trophy John. It is very worthy of the honor. Congratulations my friend. Blessings xxoo

John Gondolf
Date: 8/14/2022 5:03:00 AM

I am humbled by your wonderful comments, Connie, thank you, I appreciate you. Hugs, John

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/13/2022 10:32:00 AM

Back with big congrats for your win John! Linda

John Gondolf
Date: 8/14/2022 4:54:00 AM

Thanks again, Linda, I appreciate you. John

Hilo Poet

Date: 8/13/2022 9:26:00 AM

Incredibly awesome, John, a natural Fave! Thanks for your participation and my compliments on your top placement in my contest, Aloha~William

John Gondolf
Date: 8/14/2022 4:50:00 AM

Thanks so much for your comments and fave, William, I’m glad you enjoyed it. And thanks for hosting the contest. John