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Summer Fun

Summer days are filled with fun
   just spending time with all our friends
      while raising glasses, giving cheers.

Backyard cookouts Saturdays,
   the charcoal scent wafts in the air
      while grilling steaks and drinking beers.

Standing ‘round the charcoal pit
   and trading stories with the boys,
      the tales of ones that got away.

Music playing country tunes
   amidst the laughter and the fun
      are just a part of summer play.

Ladies gather in the house,
   and gossip shared while fixing sides
      just waiting on steaks to be done.

Weekend parties quite the thing;
   friends gathered ‘round and spreading cheer
      as summer days are filled with fun.


July 30, 2019

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Lonna Blodgett Date: 8/7/2019 9:58:00 AM Like this poem John - made me feel "at home" Lonna Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 8/7/2019 10:21:00 AM Thanks, Lonna, I appreciate it. There's no place like home. John

Jeanne Mcgee Date: 8/2/2019 12:45:00 PM Sounds like wonderful summer fun. Congrats on your placement! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 8/2/2019 12:50:00 PM Thank you, Jeanne, I appreciate it. John

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/2/2019 8:03:00 AM I am so happy to see this delightful Tri-con on the winners list John. It is very deserving. Congratulations my friend! : ) xxoo Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 8/2/2019 8:08:00 AM Thank you so much, Connie. This was my first attempt at a Tri-con, perhaps next time I can make it to the podium. All the best my friend. Hugs, John

Line Gauthier Date: 8/2/2019 7:33:00 AM Fun poem, John. Congrats on your win. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 8/2/2019 7:34:00 AM Thank you, Line.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/2/2019 6:08:00 AM I love this one. So good to see it won. Congrats Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 8/2/2019 6:59:00 AM Thank you, Andrea, I appreciate it. John

Brandy Nicole Date: 8/1/2019 10:41:00 PM Congratulations John, on this win. :) Brandy Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 8/2/2019 4:19:00 AM Thank you, Brandy, I appreciate your support. John

Sandra Adams Date: 8/1/2019 11:39:00 AM Back to say congratulations on a win in this contest.... :) hugs Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 8/1/2019 4:26:00 PM Thank you, Sandy, you're the best! Hugs, John

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 8/1/2019 10:00:00 AM Just as your counterparts in South Africa do things John - it seems outdoor fun and barbecuing or braaing (in S.A.) is a universal fun activity which we share with friends and familY - you describe it perfectly Well done and congratulations for your so apt win and a poem which is heartfelt. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 8/1/2019 4:25:00 PM Thank you so much, Jenn, I appreciate you. Such gatherings with family and friends are always so much fun. I'm glad you enjoyed this one. Hugs, John

Emile Pinet Date: 8/1/2019 9:18:00 AM Congratulations John! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, it was a very difficult contest to judge but your poem caught my eye, well done my friend, Emile. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 8/1/2019 9:20:00 AM Thanks, Emile, I appreciate it, and as always, thank you for hosting this contest. John

Susan Ashley Date: 7/31/2019 4:34:00 AM The alluring imagery of summer fun is framed perfectly within the Tri-Con poetry form, John. Your beautiful verse portrays a wonderfully vibrant yet laid-back scene. Superb, my friend. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you.. ~Susan Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 7/31/2019 6:49:00 AM Thank you so much for your warm comments, Susan, I appreciate it. This was my first attempt at this form, I am still not sure it flows the way it should. Perhaps my next will be better. All the best my friend. John

Sandra Adams Date: 7/30/2019 8:00:00 PM So vivid i can almost smell the charcoal grill...summer is my favorite time of the year....love this poem :) hugs Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 7/30/2019 8:14:00 PM Thanks, Sandy, I have always enjoyed cookouts since I was a kid. This is my first attempt at this form as well. I think yours flows much better than mine. I haven’t read any others. Hugs, John

Brandy Nicole Date: 7/30/2019 12:09:00 PM Your thoughts take me there. Happy to join in these moments of Summertime Fun!! Yes, Fun in the Sun!!! Time is moving along so quickly, as it is almost that time of year again. The Bright and colorful moments of Autumn. This is beautiful my dear sweet friend. :D Brandy Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 7/30/2019 1:52:00 PM I would love to have you join me in some summer fun, B, enjoy a nice BBQ in the afternoon sun and then enjoy the calm of the evening after the sun sets. I'm drifting off into a fantasy... I appreciate your thoughts my dear friend. Hugs, John