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True Warmth

Please don't mistake a smile for warmth, it's not Behind the surgeon's smile sure lurks a knife That pal at work you hang out with a lot Will cut your heart out, ruin your very life When young, we think we have a million friends We laugh, we play, we think that life is great Though really they pursue their selfish ends So easy for their love to turn to hate True warmth won't turn you out in winter's cold It cooks a hearty meal for you at night It also will take care of you when old It sympathizes with your every plight Look past that smile, my friend, and see the heart ~ The best advice to you I can impart Iambic Pentameter

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Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 9/24/2019 8:33:00 PM

You are so right Gershon. I can relate to love turning to hate first hand. A smile can be deadly. Look into another's eyes, and behind the smile into the heart. Words to live by.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/24/2019 8:59:00 PM

Thank you for such a thoughtful, considered comment, Sandra. Best wishes, Gershon

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/6/2019 12:52:00 PM

Hello Gershon Wolf, yes ido agree to look past the smile and see the heart. This is so true. Have a nice day my friend.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/6/2019 3:21:00 PM

Yes. It's what in the heart that counts. Thanks, Darlene. :) gw

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/1/2019 1:08:00 AM

Every word, every line is so true - warmth is love and love is warmth, where else could we find this warmth except with a loving partner. Beautiful Gershon Hugs, Jenny.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 8/31/2019 10:12:00 PM

And it quite beautifully done, advice Gershon.

Kurt Ravidas

Date: 8/31/2019 5:27:00 PM

You never cease to surprise me, Wolf. Limerick, footle, monorhyme, crystalline, epigram. Now the sonnet which is so lovely both technically and aesthetically. You're kinda wolf in sheep's clothing, aren't you?)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/2/2019 10:45:00 AM

Baa, baa, baa...

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/31/2019 1:07:00 AM

"True warmth won't turn you out in winter's cold It cooks a hearty meal for you at night It also will take care of you when old It sympathizes with your every plight" If ever Greg Barden has another contest looking for a stanza that can stand on its own...this is it! I loved your poem Gershon! xxoo

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/2/2019 10:44:00 AM

Thanks for the tip and for your enthusiasm, Connie. Much appreciated. ~ gw

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 8/30/2019 10:44:00 PM

G'day Gershon … and very sound advice indeed. Very impressive indeed - Lindsay

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/2/2019 10:44:00 AM

Thank you, Lindsay. ~ gw

Sandra Adams

Date: 8/30/2019 4:37:00 PM

powerful sonnet and so much truth within your words...i have seen a few unskilled surgeons myself... excellent write... hugs :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/2/2019 10:43:00 AM

Thanks, Sandy...Note that the word 'kill' is subsumed by 'unskilled.' ~ gw

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/30/2019 10:30:00 AM

Wow! Gershon, What sage advice. True friends are hide to find. I agree with the message in this. The last two lines summed it all up perfectly. Have a great weekend my friend:-) Alexis

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/30/2019 2:10:00 PM

Appreciate your kind words and support, Alexis. You have a great weekend too! :) gw

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/30/2019 10:14:00 AM

Very good advice. Now a smile from a true friend, that is priceless.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/30/2019 2:09:00 PM

Right you are, Richard. Thanks for the feedback and the viewpoint. Best wishes, Gershon

Jan Allison

Date: 8/30/2019 3:01:00 AM

Some smile to your face and stab you in the back love the uplifting ending couplet GW. Am adding this to my faves:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/30/2019 2:08:00 PM

Astutely put, Jan. Thanks for the insight and the FAVE. Best wishes, Gershon

Quoth Theraven

Date: 8/30/2019 1:24:00 AM

Gershon, Look past the smile and the selfish heart. If the angels are watching you will be found out. Never attempt that. -Richard

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/30/2019 2:07:00 PM

Good advice, Richard. Thank you! :) gw

Ann Foster

Date: 8/29/2019 10:37:00 PM

Sweet words to remember and be remembered and keep remembering. (say that three times fast, hehe) Your pen is sharp indeed this night. Excellence is showing, at the capeline... wonderful... Ann

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/30/2019 2:07:00 PM

Ann, I flunked the three times fast test you gave me. Frankly, I flunked the one time fast test. Next up: Urine test. Hope I don't flunk that one too! LOL. Thank you so much for your kind words. Best wishes, Gershon