John Gondolf Poet Rhyme

Galveston At Dawn

As I walk along the beach
over head the grey gulls screech
Lapping waves upon the shore,
who could ever ask for more.

Ocean breeze upon my face;
palm trees flutter on the lawn.
Galveston’s a lovely place, 
walking on the shore at dawn.



May 31, 2018

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Eve Roper June 5, 2018 at 10:55 AM An artist eye sees the imagery in nature, John, great rhyme and flow of the verse. I'm an 1:37 minutes away via 36 south...Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve John Gondolf June 5, 2018 at 2:03 PM I spent a lot of time in Houston have I was at A&M but I don't think I've ever been through Needville. I live in the Dallas area. Eve Roper June 5, 2018 at 12:18 PM I live in Needville John Gondolf June 5, 2018 at 11:05 AM Thank you, Eve, I appreciate it. I didn't realize you were a Texas girl, for some reason I thought you lived in the northeast. Where do you live? John

Susan Gentry June 4, 2018 at 12:35 AM Sounds like where I want to be:) Congratulations on your win! John Gondolf June 4, 2018 at 6:13 AM Thanks, Susan, I appreciate it. I am going there the end of the month. John

Line Gauthier June 3, 2018 at 9:18 PM Awesome rhythm, John. Well done and congrats on your top win. John Gondolf June 4, 2018 at 4:46 AM Thanks, Line.

Carrie Richards June 3, 2018 at 8:49 PM I loved that you took us to a place you know, and could imagine the beauty of the ocean at dawn! Nicely done! John Gondolf June 3, 2018 at 10:01 PM Thank you, Carrie, I appreciate it. John

Daniel Turner June 3, 2018 at 8:21 PM Congratulations John on your placement. I have been to Galveston. I started to move there once but changed my mind. John Gondolf June 3, 2018 at 8:39 PM Thanks so much, Daniel, I appreciate it. John

Joseph May June 3, 2018 at 7:45 PM A beautiful scene at dawn.. Your poem flowed nicely John..Congrats on your win John Gondolf June 3, 2018 at 8:07 PM Thanks so much, Joseph, and thanks for hosting the contest. John

Ilene Bauer May 31, 2018 at 4:34 PM this flows so smoothly, john! best of luck in the contest - i sure enjoyed it! John Gondolf May 31, 2018 at 5:18 PM Thank you so much, Ilene, I appreciate your comments. John

Heidi Sands May 31, 2018 at 10:52 AM Beautiful. I really enjoyed reading this. Thanks for sharing John. Good luck in the contest :) John Gondolf May 31, 2018 at 12:14 PM Thank you for the comments, Heidi, I'm glad you enjoyed it. John