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Floating With the Summer Breeze

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Floating With the Summer Breeze

Squalling seagulls sip the morning sunshine
      beaming down from azure skies at daybreak;
   smoothly gliding o’er the peaceful shoreline;
         greeting me with nature’s morning handshake.

Beaming down from azure skies at daybreak,
      gentle summer breezes softly blowing; 
   greeting me with nature’s morning handshake;
         buried thoughts within my mind now showing.

Gentle summer breezes softly blowing
      as I walk along the tranquil seashore;
   buried thoughts within my mind now showing,
         thoughts of days gone by, desiring encore.

As I walk along the tranquil seashore
      footsteps in the sand are leaving imprints;
   thoughts of days gone by, desiring encore;
         dreams erased like waves erasing footprints.

Footsteps in the sand are leaving imprints
      as the gulls on summer breeze are floating;
   dreams erased like waves erasing footprints;
         sunlight on the waves as birds are doting.

As the gulls on summer breeze are floating,
      smoothly gliding o’er the peaceful shoreline,
   sunlight on the waves as birds are doting;
         squalling seagulls sip the morning sunshine.


November 21, 2019

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Eve Roper

Date: 1/4/2020 8:51:00 PM

John, I apologize for not coming and saying congratulations on this well written 1st place pantoum. Congratulations on your win in Brian Strand’s contest. Hugs Eve

John Gondolf
Date: 1/5/2020 9:35:00 AM

Thank you, Eve, I appreciate it. Hugs, John

Na Na

Date: 12/20/2019 2:03:00 PM

Congrats on your winning poem John

John Gondolf
Date: 12/20/2019 3:20:00 PM

Thanks, Gregory, I appreciate it. John

Brenda Chiri

Date: 11/25/2019 5:36:00 AM

It's hard to believe at one point in time you actually wondered if your poetry was any good! SMH! It always has been and always will be john! I love reading your work! Hugs;)

Brenda Chiri
Date: 11/25/2019 11:56:00 PM

Never doubt yourself my friend your as good as all the others here!;)

John Gondolf
Date: 11/25/2019 8:52:00 AM

Thank you, Bren, your kind words have made my morning. Truth is I still am a little insecure about my writing, there are so many writers on this website that are so much better than me. Thank you for your support, it means much to me. Hugs, John

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/22/2019 12:43:00 PM

"Thoughts of days gone by, desiring encore, dreams erased like waves erasing footprints" Sounds like a trip down memory lane my friend - a beautiful poem - but all your poems are brilliant, I enjoy reading them. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

John Gondolf
Date: 11/23/2019 6:39:00 AM

Thank you, Jenn. When you get to be my age you take more and more trips down memory lane my friend. Hugs, John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 11/21/2019 10:07:00 PM

I am floating with you, my dear friend- on this Summer Breeze. Such beautiful images you paint with your words. :) My heart is smiling. A Masterpiece you have created. :) Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 11/21/2019 10:24:00 PM

Thank you, B, I’m glad my beautiful images could lift you on the summer breezes. All the best to you my sweet friend. Hugs, John

Sandra Adams

Date: 11/21/2019 6:56:00 PM

I felt as though i was just transported to the beach John... this is beautiful, full of vivid imagery and wonderfully crafted! Well done .. :) hugs

John Gondolf
Date: 11/21/2019 8:01:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sandy, I appreciate your kind comments. All the best. Hugs, John

John Hamilton

Date: 11/21/2019 3:21:00 PM

This is a wonderful write in the pantoum form. Like a Villanelle with the repeating lines I enjoy it, feels more lyrical with the repeating refrains, I enjoyed this John immensely, kudos for mastering this form, something I would never be able to do!

John Gondolf
Date: 11/21/2019 4:46:00 PM

Thanks so much for the kind words, John, I'm glad you enjoyed this one. I must say this is a challenging form to write, I takes time and careful planning before you start. All the best my friend. John

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/21/2019 1:08:00 PM

Love the imagery John, you transported me to a peaceful beach with only the seagulls for company. I struggle with that form but you've done a brilliant job. Good luck. Tom.

John Gondolf
Date: 11/21/2019 4:12:00 PM

Walking along a beach in the morning is one of my favorite things in life though I don't get to do it very often. Thank for the kind words, Tom, I appreciate it. John