John Gondolf Poet Sonnet

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Remember the Alamo

What Col. William Barrett Travis might have said to the defenders
of the Alamo on March 5, 1836, the twelfth day of the siege.


                      Remember the Alamo

                      My fellow Texians hear what I say
                      your courage inspires and leaves me in awe;
                      as I humbly stand before you today
                      your gallantry from which my strength I draw.
        
                      Sant’ Anna’s troops surround this mission’s walls,
                      and from this bout we face, there’s no escape;
                      we’ll fight to death until the last man falls,
                      and with the blood we shed, the fates we’ll shape.

                      For friends and fam’lies our lives will avow
                      the future hopes and freedoms they’ll attain,
                      and when the final man has made his bow,
                      please know that we will not have died in vain.

                      Our deeds here will forever write their scripts
                      when “Remember the Alamo” leaves their lips.


September 18, 2020

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Paul Flynn May 18, 2024 at 3:48 AM Nice rhyme and rhythm John. i like the topical stuff....i was there in 1967, it was air conditioned. i guess that says something. John Gondolf May 18, 2024 at 9:21 AM Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts, Paul, I appreciate it.

Angela Crabtree September 26, 2020 at 10:59 AM Great write, John. I don't know much about the Alamo, but after reading this, you've peaked my curiosity. I think i will read up on it. :) Angie John Gondolf September 27, 2020 at 6:26 AM Thank you, Angie I appreciate your visit and comments. As a Texan, the Alamo will always be a great source of pride and inspiration for me. John

John Lawless September 26, 2020 at 5:29 AM The knew the cost and held their ground. Col Travis couldn't have said it better. Thanks for entering the contest John Gondolf September 26, 2020 at 5:50 AM Thanks, John, I appreciate it, and thanks for hosting the contest.

Kim Rodrigues September 25, 2020 at 7:22 PM Remember the Alamo sings with life and death. Congratulations, John! John Gondolf September 25, 2020 at 7:34 PM Thank you so much, Kim.

Carolyn Devonshire September 25, 2020 at 12:25 PM This is one of the most significant battles in America's past, John, and you told the story well in sonnet form. Nice finish in the last two couplets, too. Congratulations on your win. Hugs, Carolyn John Gondolf September 25, 2020 at 6:00 PM It was certainly a defining battle in Texas history. Thank you for your thoughts and comments, Carolyn, I appreciate it. Hugs, John

Linda Alice Fowler September 25, 2020 at 8:38 AM Being a native, this hits home for me John. Nicely written and congratulations on the placement! Linda John Gondolf October 9, 2020 at 2:42 AM I live in Carrollton; I’ve been in the Dallas area most of my life. It must be nice to get out of the hustle and bustle of the big city; I envy you. Linda Alice Fowler October 7, 2020 at 8:48 AM Hey John. I was born in West Texas, grew up in the Metroplex, and now live semi-off grid in the Piney Woods :) And you? John Gondolf September 25, 2020 at 5:49 PM Thank you, Linda, from one Texan to another, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. Where are you from?

Gershon Wolf September 23, 2020 at 7:48 PM My grandmother's (mother's mother) battle cry 'til the day she died. The Alamo certainly ran deep in Texans' blood. Thanks, John! Misty Memories, Gershon John Gondolf September 24, 2020 at 2:39 AM Thanks, Gershon, glad I could bring back memories of your grandmother. The Alamo will always run deep in the blood of Texans and we still utter this battle cry 185 years after the battle. John

Andrea Dietrich September 20, 2020 at 2:54 PM they surely did NOT die in vain. What a great example of how to take this challenge. Awesome! John Gondolf September 20, 2020 at 3:31 PM Thanks for the “awesome” comment, Andrea, I appreciate it. John

Gordon Mcconnell September 18, 2020 at 1:41 PM Fine write John, it's great to read historical poetry especially the Alamo. I remember the movie starred John Wayne, think I saw it at least twice, you'll know better than me was it close story wise to the actual event? Take care, Blessings, Gordon John Gondolf September 18, 2020 at 2:43 PM Thanks, Gordon, I appreciate your thoughts. Since the only survivors of the battle were civilians who had been hiding in the sacristy of the chapel, the lines between truth and myth are blurred. Most historians will say that John Wayne's 1960 movie leans more towards myth, but we Texans thrive on those myths. John

Brandy Nicole September 18, 2020 at 11:42 AM "Your courage inspires and leaves me in awe" Me too, my dear friend. Those fighting for freedom. We learn so much from history, or so we should. These words touch my heart. Hugs, Brandy John Gondolf September 18, 2020 at 2:38 PM Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Brandy. Today so many people take our freedom for granted; it is hard to imagine anyone willing to fight to the death to win or preserve that freedom. One can't help but be in awe of the defenders of the Alamo. To Texans the Alamo is truly a shrine. Hugs, John

Tom Cunningham September 18, 2020 at 9:09 AM I love historical poetry John and love this one. It was the turning point for Texas, what a heroic stand those brave volunteers made against the huge Mexican army, I think I read somewhere only a few survived. Tom John Gondolf September 18, 2020 at 9:26 AM Thank, Tom, glad you liked it. The only survivors were civilians who had been hiding in a basement, two women and a servant. The Alamo is a special place to those of us who call ourselves Texans. Hope all is well with you, John

Regina Mcintosh September 18, 2020 at 5:42 AM Such a awesome write... I was always a history lover. Your poem is delicious. God bless you John Gondolf September 18, 2020 at 6:46 AM Thank you so much, Gina, I'm glad you liked it. John

Jenna Logan September 18, 2020 at 4:40 AM Local warriors called to arms...smart play, John. I was left in awe standing inside those walls. Good luck with a placement. John Gondolf September 18, 2020 at 4:49 AM Thank you, Jenna, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. I have been to the Alamo six times in my life and I get goose bumps every time. Hugs, John