John Gondolf Poet Rhyme

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During this holiday season let us not forget the people who are sick, lonely, or homeless; they need our kindness and love as well.

Bah Humbug

Bah! Humbug!  It’s that time of year;
I can’t understand the reason
why everyone is so full of cheer
just because it’s the Christmas season.

The traffic on the street is horrendous,
like a snail, moving at a slow crawl;
the shopping crowds tremendous,
no parking spaces at the mall.

The weather outside is terrible;
it is cold and dreary and bleak;
so cold it’s almost unbearable
leaving frostbite on my cheek.

Crowds everywhere looking at the sights;
the Christmas carols driving me insane.
And all those brightly colored lights
leave a glare on the road in this rain.

But I don’t even have to go outside
because I have no gifts to buy.
I can stay in my room and hide;
you see, no family or friends have I.



December 4, 2017

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Emilia James October 8, 2021 at 4:40 AM I love the build up to christmas in the month of December but it does get longer and longer every year with few Xmas bits in the shops as early as August in some cases (that I am not so keen on.) That's when I may Bah! Humbug! too lol. Enjoyed your poem John. Emilia : ) John Gondolf October 8, 2021 at 6:26 AM It will be Christmas before we know it but let's not rush it, time goes by fast enough as it is. Thanks for all your support, Emilia, I appreciate you. Hugs, John

Jannie Breedt January 2, 2018 at 4:47 AM Hi John congratulations. Hope your xmas turned out allright though John Gondolf January 2, 2018 at 6:18 AM Thanks, Jannie, and thanks for stopping by. I had a wonderful holiday season but now it's back to the grind. Happy new year and all the best in 2018! John

Rhoda Tripp December 18, 2017 at 7:53 PM Congratulations, John, on your win. John Gondolf December 18, 2017 at 7:57 PM Thank you, Rhoda.

Kim Rodrigues December 18, 2017 at 4:51 PM Sounds like he has a reason to have a pinch of grinch! We must remember those in need! Well said! Congrats on your win, John! <3 Kim John Gondolf December 18, 2017 at 4:59 PM Kim, thank you for the placement and thank you so much for sponsoring this contest. I enjoyed being part of it. John

Cheryl Hoffman December 17, 2017 at 9:14 AM An awesome depiction of the Grinch…and a great imaginative write John! Good luck in the contest!~Che :) John Gondolf December 17, 2017 at 9:47 AM Thank you for your wonderful comments, Cheryl.

Rhoda Tripp December 7, 2017 at 6:41 PM This speaks volumes of the people that wallow this time of year. So sad. Great write. John Gondolf December 7, 2017 at 8:15 PM Thank you for your comments, Rhoda.

Carole Duet December 5, 2017 at 3:52 PM Hi John! I absolutely love this poem. It is so funny (to me) and yet the ending hits you between the eyes. And, it rhymes! I love that. Good luck in the contest. You deserve to place for sure. John Gondolf December 5, 2017 at 4:42 PM Thank you so much for your comments, Carole. I like your philosophy of writing poetry; most of mine are simple rhymes as well which are easily understood. I'm glad you enjoyed this one; I tried to keep it on the light side and yet make a point. John

Andrea Dietrich December 5, 2017 at 3:17 PM Oh, my, I see you are using that "lonely" aspect of the Grinch as a show for a dislike of Xmas. I really like the way you approached this theme. I think this contest was a very nice idea. Mine is not posted yet, but when it's up, I hope you like it. John Gondolf December 5, 2017 at 4:38 PM Andrea, I wanted to do something different which is why I chose Grinch, and since I enjoy the season so much I was trying to imagine why some don't which led me to the lonely aspect. I hope Kim likes this approach. I look forward to reading yours. John

Alexis Y. December 4, 2017 at 5:37 PM Hi John, You have penned a good" Bag Humbug " write. Your rhymes and content were on point as well. In the midst of the season we must not forget the less fortunate. I wish you the best of luck in the contest :-) Alexis John Gondolf December 5, 2017 at 4:46 AM Thank you, Alexis, I always appreciate your comments. John

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 4, 2017 at 10:56 AM Enjoyed your bah humbug :) John Gondolf December 4, 2017 at 11:41 AM Thank you, Maureen, glad you enjoyed it. John

Nette Onclaud December 4, 2017 at 10:13 AM such a melancholic, superb write...here's hoping we can look at the beauty of the season, john... enjoyed!..huggs John Gondolf December 4, 2017 at 10:21 AM Thank you for your comments, Nette, may we all have a joyous Christmas season and at the same time always remember the less fortunate.