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The Sea of Love

The ebb and flow that comes and goes with ocean’s deep emotion shows that hearts, like knaves, become her slaves beneath the undulating waves. Excitement grows as hearts expose amid the tempting tide’s repose; surf’s breaking roar laps on their shore; hearts enter through her luring door. The ocean knows, as passion grows, the secrets that they don’t disclose; these hearts on fire with wild desire, waves pounding as their needs require. The ebb and flow still comes and goes while sea of love, these hearts, depose, and lust’s decree will always be a product of this stormy sea. November 7, 2019

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Date: 5/16/2024 8:05:00 AM
Dear John, it is indeed a pleasure to return to this wondrous poem once again, made ever more beautiful with each recurrent read. Congratulations for your win in Brian's contest. Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan
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John Gondolf
Date: 5/19/2024 12:40:00 PM
Thank you for your wonderful comment and congrats, Susan, I appreciate it. John
Date: 3/6/2023 6:10:00 PM
Dear John, congratulations for your wonderful final placement in Mark's Marathon contest. It is a pleasure to partake of the metaphorical beauty of this love poem once again. It is an honor to share the podium with you. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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John Gondolf
Date: 3/7/2023 4:53:00 AM
Thank you so much, dear Susan, I am always humbled to share the spotlight with you. John
Date: 3/4/2023 1:47:00 PM
John, after 267 days, 27 contests, and 945 submitted poems, we've reached the finish line of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Congratulations on placing 18th overall in the marathon! Thank you so much for contributing to the success of the contest. There is no provision to denote this in the Standard Contest other than Honorable Mention. The poems of the 28 qualifiers can be accessed from my current "Finish Line" blog post, along with the top 15 placements and their overall stats. Write on!
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John Gondolf
Date: 3/7/2023 2:42:00 AM
Thanks so much for hosting this fun event, Mark. I’m sure you must be exhausted after this long hard race. Cheers my friend! John
Date: 11/20/2022 8:36:00 AM
Dear John, I am swept away by the silky wave of your poem's rhythm and rhymes so beautifully reinforced by your internal rhymes and passionate imagery. The potent splendor of your poignant pen is breathtaking! Such exquisite turbulence! Congratulations for your excellent win in Mark's contest. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/26/2022 5:40:00 AM
Thank you for sharing these wonderful thoughts and comments, Susan, I am humbled by your words. I am glad you enjoyed this metaphor of love. Warmest wishes to you. John
Date: 11/3/2022 1:50:00 PM
I love any poem that rhymes and doesn't feel forced; a rhyme that flows and keeps my attention to the end. Suffice to say I loved your masterful poem John. Cheers - Gary
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/3/2022 5:16:00 PM
Thanks so much, Gary, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John
Date: 11/2/2022 5:38:00 PM
Excellent poetry, John and a deserved winner....Harry
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/3/2022 6:28:00 AM
Thanks so much, Harry, I appreciate it. John
Date: 11/2/2022 1:03:00 PM
John, I really loved the "ebb and flow" of the ocean currents, gyres, and eddies of "The Sea of Love." A Fav for me. Congratulations on your podium finish on Mile 18 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 19 has already started.
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/3/2022 6:28:00 AM
Thanks so much for your comments and for saving this as a favorite, Mark, I appreciate it. I am enjoying your race. John
Date: 1/17/2021 5:32:00 PM
Bravo, John. This is a poignant poem. So glad it is part of the 2020 PS Anthology ~
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/17/2021 7:40:00 PM
Thank you, Line, I was honored and humbled to have my three poems included in the anthology. I appreciate you taking the time to read them and let me know you enjoyed them. John
Date: 3/24/2020 1:15:00 PM
I love this poem. It literally takes you to the sea.
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John Gondolf
Date: 3/24/2020 2:23:00 PM
Thank you so much, Georgia, I'm glad you liked this. It is one of my favorite poems that I wrote last year. I appreciate you taking the time to read it. I look forward to reading more of your poetry. John
Date: 11/26/2019 4:42:00 PM
Gulp!!! Truly enjoyed this.........the ocean truly is a wise place to muse. Lovely Lonna
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/26/2019 4:50:00 PM
Thank you, Lonna, Glad you enjoyed it. Many poem have been inspired by the mysterious beauty of the ocean. All the best, John
Date: 11/21/2019 12:55:00 PM
Really clever, the sea of love and the love of the sea. Wonderful poem.
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/21/2019 4:43:00 PM
Thank so much, Linda, I'm glad you enjoyed it. John
Date: 11/18/2019 10:50:00 PM
I've always been drawn to the ocean and this poem sums up that passion beautifully.
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/19/2019 4:13:00 AM
Thanks for your thoughts and comments, Dave, I appreciate it. John
Date: 11/18/2019 9:39:00 AM
Back with well deserved congrats on your POTD, John.
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/18/2019 10:09:00 AM
Thank you, Line.
Date: 11/18/2019 6:43:00 AM
I sea sea sea why you are POTD! Fave! A romantic sweep... <3 Congratulations John!
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/18/2019 7:35:00 AM
Thank you so much, Kim, I appreciate it. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, John
Date: 11/16/2019 9:40:00 PM
Our hearts have been transposed with that innate mystery of our infatuation with the sea. You relate here so very well. I love it. Lonna
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/16/2019 11:34:00 PM
Thank you for your thoughts and comments, Lonna, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John
Date: 11/13/2019 6:58:00 PM
very nice, John. Big congrats to you.
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/13/2019 10:48:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea, I appreciate it.
Date: 11/13/2019 9:14:00 AM
Well composed metaphor of love. Congrats!
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/13/2019 12:59:00 PM
Thank you so much, Juliet, I appreciate your thoughts.
Date: 11/13/2019 6:34:00 AM
Congrats on your top win, John. Well done.
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/13/2019 8:44:00 AM
Thank you, Line, appreciate it.
Date: 11/13/2019 4:54:00 AM
- Congratulations on your 1st place, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/13/2019 8:13:00 AM
Thank you, Anne-Lise. Hugs, John
Date: 11/12/2019 7:15:00 PM
back to say congratulations on your great win :) hugs
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/12/2019 7:48:00 PM
Thank you, Sandy, I appreciate it. Hugs
Date: 11/12/2019 7:02:00 PM
John when I read this the first time I knew it was a winner! Congrats!;)
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/12/2019 7:36:00 PM
Thank you, Bren, you’re the best! Hugs, John
Date: 11/12/2019 6:39:00 PM
Congratulation on your Win! WELL done John!!
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/12/2019 7:20:00 PM
Thanks, Bobby, I appreciate it. And thanks for hosting the contest. John
Date: 11/12/2019 12:03:00 PM
A very passionate poem John - so well penned, a creative stormy write - congrats on POTD my friend. Excellent poetry, refined 'Waves pounding as their needs require.' Hugs and blessings, Jenn.
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/12/2019 12:49:00 PM
Thanks so much, Jenn, your kind words are appreciated. All the best my friend. Hugs, John
Date: 11/12/2019 10:59:00 AM
Just love how you've portrayed the ocean as the repository of secrets. Classy, elegant poem -- the Gondolf signature. Congrats on POTD! Blessings, Gershon
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/12/2019 12:45:00 PM
Thanks, Gershon, your kind words are appreciated. All the best. John
Date: 11/12/2019 10:33:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD. The ocean’s deep emotion just like love. Enjoy your day writing......
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/12/2019 12:42:00 PM
Thank you so much, Paula, I appreciate it.
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