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Sabbath 'round the bend

Workweek grinds to an end Holy Sabbath just around the bend Ring up the last sale, turn the key in the door Enter a dimension where your spirit can soar

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Regina Elliott

Date: 11/28/2023 8:46:00 AM

Hi Gershon, I'm so glad Sabbath is such a looked forward to religious event in your week. We worship at home here, we take Communion at the table, etc. Years ago my late husband was a Baptist youth minister for three years. We find worshipping at home and Bible studies at home helps avoid, "church politics" so prevalent in some Christian churches. Anyway, love your writing. Shalom my good friend. ~

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/18/2023 5:42:00 PM

Amen! Be blessed, Mr. Wolf!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/20/2023 10:31:00 AM

I thought I’d be funny…lol. Just don’t call me Ms. Rodrigues or I will think of you as my school teacher…lol!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/18/2023 6:21:00 PM

Mr. Wolf? I am also known as Gershon

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/18/2023 12:46:00 PM

This was Sabbath many years ago. Today half the stores are open, but it is sure nice that some give their employees that day off. nice one.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/18/2023 6:35:00 PM

I think that you are referring to the Christians' observance of the Sabbath. And of course, you are right... However, Jews observe Friday evening-night and all-day Saturday (into the early evening) as Sabbath, according to the Old Testament. And for those 3.5 million or so Jews in the world who are observant, the Sabbath described in this poem is as true today as it ever was. :) gw

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 11/18/2023 9:15:00 AM

Spiritual happiness takes a little work. Thank you for this uplifting poem.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/18/2023 7:03:00 PM

If so, let's keep working! ~ Heavy Lifting

Bill Baker

Date: 11/17/2023 9:25:00 PM

I like these Couplets, Gershon, Very true words, my friend. By the way, congrats on being part of the new Anthology! Yeah! Have a pleasant weekend! Bill

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/18/2023 7:07:00 PM

Thank you so much, Bill. Are you part of the New Anthology too?! I hadn't / haven't looked yet. Have a wonderful Sunday, Gershon

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 11/17/2023 8:45:00 PM

Nice :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/18/2023 7:13:00 PM

-- like 'sugar and spice?!' Thanks, BJ.

John Lawless

Date: 11/17/2023 4:31:00 PM

would that we could sit outside the window and bath in its peace....nice on Gershon, thanks

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/18/2023 7:19:00 PM

Thank you so much, John. Peace and Tranquility, gw

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/17/2023 3:06:00 PM

such an upbeat and delightful couplet, Gershon. I love the phrase 'enter a dimension where you spirit can soar.' It spoke to my heart. Hope you enter that dimension when the Holy Sabbath begins. Wishing you the best, Sara

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/18/2023 7:23:00 PM

It's incredible to me that I still feel the aura of the angels settle over me on Friday night, even at my 'tender age.' Thanks, Sara. :) gw