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A Change of Heart

A drop of water fell on me not one, but two, then three... Ready to curse the skies and Thee in barehead selfishness, admittedly When a blade of grass came up to me with his heartfelt, poignant plea 'Without water, Sir, you see I simply no longer will be' My eyelids wet, but not from rain I put him down on my lawn again Lifted my hands, my palms spread wide 'Let the heavens gush forth,' my joyful cry

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Cat Drinkle

Date: 4/18/2024 9:08:00 PM

Your Authentic self shows through your heart with your writing ??. I read quite a few of your poems. Some brought tears to my eyes, your work deeply touched my heart.. Thank you for connecting. I need good people in my life as well..

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/18/2024 9:25:00 PM

Thank you so much for the heartfelt comment, Cat. Wishing you Light and Illumination, Gershon

Mike Gentile

Date: 11/9/2022 5:29:00 AM

Gershon, just beautiful! I love to see this side of you! Happy Wednesday with a tear ( of joy!)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/9/2022 9:19:00 AM

Whoa, you went back in time for this one, Mike. Thank you!!! 'Course, the flip side is --- nothing much worthwhile in the last 31 days. Heh-heh. I'll keep trying though... Have a picturesque Wednesday, sir!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/10/2022 6:46:00 AM

A fav for me gw. Sweet! laf

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/9/2022 9:21:00 AM

Thanks for the fav, laf. Really appreciate it. Raindrops and lollipops, gw

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 10/9/2022 8:27:00 PM

What may not be of benefit to some is life-giving to others. A beautiful couplet; thank you, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/9/2022 9:28:00 AM

Can't ask for a lovelier, more insightful comment. Truly appreciated, Shirley!

Michael Tor

Date: 10/9/2022 5:40:00 PM

A favorite my friend. Outstanding Gershon. Love this one...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/9/2022 9:22:00 AM

Thank you so much for the 'favorite' ranking -- from one of my all-time favorite commenters, Michael. ~ Playing favorites (Hey, I used to be a teacher; goes with the territory, although most will deny it).

L Milton Hankins

Date: 10/9/2022 12:58:00 PM

Ah, thanks, gw, for this one. YES! What displeases us may be another's lifeline.

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/9/2022 5:58:00 AM

Excellent point in this poem. I love it. A Fave for me. Thanks for sharing Gershon :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/9/2022 9:29:00 AM

Heidi, thank you so much for the FAVE. It's taken me a whole month to calm down from my excitement about it, as you can see. (Today is 11/9). Keep smiling, gw

Valsa George

Date: 10/8/2022 11:02:00 PM

When something becomes a matter of survival for one, we have to allow it though it may cause us a temporary inconvenience. Without rain and water a small weed or grass cannot survive. Love the message, this poem embodies!

Eve Roper

Date: 10/8/2022 9:50:00 PM

:) they do like the rain ... or they or nature plants wither

Bill Baker

Date: 10/8/2022 9:44:00 PM

Seeing life through the eyes of another, whether a person or thing, is an experience of enlightenment. Feeling remorse and acting upon it, is love. Your heart is showing through your poetry, my dear friend. Write On! Bill

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/9/2022 9:30:00 AM

Uh-oh. My heart is showing again. At least last time it was on my sleeve. In my poetry is a better cover for lub-dub. Smiles for miles, gw