John Gondolf Poet Quatrain

Dreaming of Summer

May is coming to a close;
we’re on the cusp of June.
School is out and children sing
the joys of summer’s tune.

To the park with mitt in hand
to play a game of ball,
young boys head in early morn
to answer summer’s call.

Mornings spent at swimming pool
to take a summer’s dip;
catching rays on poolside lounge
enjoying summer’s trip.

Afternoons passed at the creek
with fishing pole in hand
lazing in the summer sun
a time when life was grand.

I, myself, head to the lake,
guitar and jug of wine;
girlfriend riding by my side
while hoping stars align.

These fond mem’ries fill my mind,
an age when life was slow
carefree times I won’t forget
from summers long ago.


May 12, 2019

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Brandy Nicole May 20, 2019 at 9:36 PM Congratulations John, on this win. Soon it will be Summertime. :) Brandy John Gondolf May 20, 2019 at 9:45 PM Thank you, Brandy, I appreciate you. John

Janice Canerdy May 19, 2019 at 8:12 PM CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, John! I LOVE this! Janice John Gondolf May 20, 2019 at 4:49 AM Thank you so much, Janice, I appreciate it.

William Kelii Kekaula May 19, 2019 at 5:41 PM Your gem of a muse has been duly recognized John, you have my compliments, Aloha wk John Gondolf May 20, 2019 at 4:37 AM Thanks for the wonderful comment, William, I appreciate it.

Andrea Dietrich May 19, 2019 at 5:28 PM that is summer and there is nothing better. Yep!! Congrats in the contest with this awesome win. John Gondolf May 20, 2019 at 4:28 AM Thank you, Andrea. I appreciate it.

Kurt Ravidas May 19, 2019 at 4:29 PM Gongrats, John) John Gondolf May 20, 2019 at 4:27 AM Thanks, Kurt, I appreciate it.

CayCay Godwin May 13, 2019 at 12:33 AM Thank you for the nostalgic feel in my chest that your beautiful, touching imagery so thoroughly delivered! Love it, John. Poetry hugs ... CayCay John Gondolf May 20, 2019 at 4:38 AM Thank you, CayCay, I appreciate it.

William Kelii Kekaula May 12, 2019 at 9:50 PM Ah! 'Twas awesome to have read, bears repeating! Aloha wk John Gondolf May 12, 2019 at 10:17 PM Thanks, William, I appreciate it. John

Brandy Nicole May 12, 2019 at 7:49 PM Memories remain in the heart, when moments are gone. Summertime will be here soon. :) I am enjoying the light touch of Spring. There is beauty, even in the simplest of moments. Such vivid images you paint with your words my dear friend. ~ Brandy John Gondolf May 12, 2019 at 9:14 PM Thank you, Brandy, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. I have many fond memories of summers past. All my best. John

Nette Onclaud May 12, 2019 at 3:40 PM sweet is your summer reveries, john.. i enjoyed how this piece flowed and depicted the soul of summer!,,huggs John Gondolf May 12, 2019 at 9:12 PM Thank you, Nette, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. All the best. Hugs, John

Arturo Michael May 12, 2019 at 10:08 AM Lovely memories indeed... A lot of these will be created this summer... John Gondolf May 12, 2019 at 11:12 AM Thanks for your thoughts, Arturo, summer is certainly a time for creating memories. John

Heidi Sands May 12, 2019 at 8:13 AM Very nice John. I look forward to summer too. We have missed Spring this year. Cold, gray and rain and even possible snow on Tuesday. It hasn't arrived. So I am waiting for both! John Gondolf May 12, 2019 at 8:36 AM Thank you so much, Heidi, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. I hope June brings you warmth and the beauty of nature to your world. John