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A Brief History of the Snake

   The snake sidles up to Eve
     from God she soon seeks reprieve

   With us yet, it slithers into Halls of Power
     injects venom ~ brave leaders cower

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Jennifer Proxenos

June 9, 2024 at 2:28 AM

Very belated wishes for POTD for this short powerful poem Gershon, with its meaningful content. I might be late in commenting my friend nut I never forget. Blessings Jennifer.

Regina Elliott

May 30, 2024 at 9:33 AM

Belated Congratulations on a much deserved POTD, Gershon, special poetry good wishes to you. Shalom my friend!

Bill Baker

May 29, 2024 at 7:05 AM

Belated congratulations on your POTD, Gershon! I'm sure you enjoyed a bit of recognition for your poetic offerings. Have a great week, my friend. Bill

Deb M

May 29, 2024 at 5:51 AM

So happy to see your name and poem up here BB!! Belated POTD Congratulations my friend! Debx

Evelyn Judy Buehler

May 28, 2024 at 9:24 PM

Cleverly written couplets, Gershon! Delighted congratulations on your POTD. :)

Edward Wraith

May 28, 2024 at 4:17 PM

Congratulations Gershon on POTD!! Your concise, captivating tale summarizes our current political and social climate!! Well Done

Gershon Wolf

May 28, 2024 at 8:06 PM

Well, thank you, Edward!

Sally Eslinger

May 28, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Gershon! Congratulations on POTD! Your always excellent poetry really provokes thoght for me in your wise & truth exposing lines. Amazing insight & IMHO a warning.

Gershon Wolf

May 28, 2024 at 7:56 PM

Hey, thanks Sally. Glad I'm such a 'provocateur.' (My wife would laugh at that characterization, I'm sure!) ~ Gershon

Christina Bowring

May 28, 2024 at 2:55 PM

Many congratulations Gershon with POTD. Brilliantly written couplets that says so much. Well done! :):)

Gershon Wolf

May 28, 2024 at 7:57 PM

Thanks for the enthusiasm for this short one, Christina. ~ Packing a Punch, gw

Paula Goldsmith

May 28, 2024 at 10:39 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. The snake started with Eve but now is everywhere one looks. Watch out/be careful... Have a very blessed day................

Gershon Wolf

May 28, 2024 at 7:58 PM

Smart snake. Knew if he got to Eve, 'the mother of all life,' as described in Genesis, he'd succeed in poisoning all of us...

Robert Gorelick

May 28, 2024 at 10:09 AM

There is no antitoxin for that bite. We elect the leaders we deserve. Congratulations on your POTD Gershon! Your sentiments rattle me, Robert

Gershon Wolf

May 28, 2024 at 7:58 PM

OK, Robert! I got what I asped for.

Arlo Parker

May 28, 2024 at 9:21 AM

Contemporary Fall, again! POTD to be sure. :o)

Gershon Wolf

May 28, 2024 at 7:58 PM

Fall precedes winter, as well...

I Am Anaya

May 28, 2024 at 8:57 AM

Congratulations on your POTD GW! I hope they'll choose wisely and not end our democracy and remember not to elect a leader if you know he is a snake. Not here in our warm community, don't let our political differences separate us, we are better than that ~Nicesssss ;) laughing derisively

Gershon Wolf

May 28, 2024 at 7:59 PM

Who is a snake? He who calls another a snake... Labels kill dialogue and understanding... Two Ears, only one Mouth, gw

Linda Alice Fowler

May 28, 2024 at 6:51 AM

Rightly put gw. Congratulations on the honor of POTD! laf :)

Gershon Wolf

May 28, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Rightly or wrongly, it's put. (Whatever the 'H' that means! lol.)

Karen Jones

May 28, 2024 at 5:28 AM

Well done Gershon! Congrats on potd!

Daniel Turner

May 28, 2024 at 5:22 AM

Kudos Gershon on POTD. Ive known a few snakes. Their bite was harmless but the venom they spewed was toxic.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

May 28, 2024 at 4:23 AM

Hello Gershon, Congratulations on POTD, and yes, as sin has entered the world to be with us until the end of time. Blessings, Daniel

Keith D Trestrail

May 28, 2024 at 4:06 AM

Yep, so true. And Lord knows we have a horse’s asp in the White House. Congrats on POTD.

Gershon Wolf

May 28, 2024 at 7:54 PM

'a horse's asp' in the White House! Hahahaha. Perfect, Keith. Keep 'em coming... and what say you about 'Word Salad Lady,' aka the 'VP?' (Following in Biden's shoes, eh?). Thanks for keeping a smile on my face. ~ gw