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The Dancer From afar I watch intently as she moves about so gently knowing not, and consequently, unaware what’s in my heart. Such a beauty this sweet creature as I watch her from the bleachers gazing at her shapely features; has somebody claimed her heart? Knowing not, the weight is crushing; through my veins my blood is rushing; deep desires, my thoughts are blushing; could she love me with her heart? Guess I’ll never know the answer, truth about this darling dancer, questions spreading like a cancer feeding on my hungry heart. March 19, 2023

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Paige Hind

Date: 6/25/2023 11:52:00 AM

Beautifully written!!

John Gondolf
Date: 6/25/2023 2:44:00 PM

Thank you for the kind words, Paige, and for taking the time to read my poetry. John

Jennifer Thomas

Date: 6/6/2023 11:46:00 AM

Love this! Especially the dancer and cancer - it’s a nice twist on the romantic parts at the heart.

John Gondolf
Date: 6/6/2023 1:34:00 PM

Thank you so much, Jennifer, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I was very shy when I was growing up so it seems I was always watching from the sidelines. John

Kelly Deschler

Date: 4/9/2023 5:27:00 PM

An ode to a dancer, the embodiment of "poetry in motion", with words of love, beautifully expressed from the heart... That is poetry, and that is what you have done here, John... I so love the rhythm and the rhyme in this poem. It reminded me of Poe's, 'The Raven'.

John Gondolf
Date: 4/10/2023 2:35:00 AM

I’m glad you enjoyed it, Kelly, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I wrote this in a trochaic meter with 3 eight syllable lines followed by a seven syllable line. It is in fact very similar to The Raven. I enjoy this change of pace from my usual iambic poems. John

Pashang Salehi

Date: 3/26/2023 9:45:00 AM

A great dance put our souls at rest... nicely done.

John Gondolf
Date: 3/28/2023 2:38:00 AM

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Pashang, I appreciate it.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/19/2023 5:26:00 PM

She may have the same desires as you, and through dance is her way of expressing them. This is beautiful, tender and emotional, all at the same time. Soft and romantic as well. Your thoughts caress gently around me and my heart. My best to you, my dear friend. Hugs, Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 3/20/2023 2:58:00 AM

I feel that I am one of many admirers as I watch from bleachers. She dances for all, and not just for me. I am just another face in the crowd. Thank you for your comments Brandy, I appreciate you. Hugs, John

Margarita Lillico

Date: 3/19/2023 11:13:00 AM

I’m so glad to read you again, John. Beautiful as always, I must say with all gender neutral disposition, dancers have a beautiful gift, female dancers have a gift to give, the grace of their moves is so sensually appealing and peaks all senses!

John Gondolf
Date: 3/19/2023 2:57:00 PM

A graceful dancer peaks all my senses for sure. Thanks for stopping by Maggie, I appreciate you.