Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

A Brook, a Stream, a River

a brook, a stream, a river
    see the current flow
  three timeless places
    where man's reflections grow...

  watch a leaf get swept along
    hear a robin sing his song
  make a wish and let it go
    ~ to the current it belongs




      Entry in 'A Brian Strand 
  Premiere Choice Poetry Contest'
        September 25, 2022

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Sam Kauffman October 3, 2022 at 9:38 AM What a happy, peaceful place you have led us to Gershon filled with gurgling water, bird songs and leaves floating on the water. In our chaotic world, all of need to find such a place. Thank you for showing us the way. Blessings to you especially at this holy time of year for you.

Mystic Rose Rose September 30, 2022 at 4:10 AM it sounds like the recipe for a happy heart Gershon, congrats, Gershon Wolf October 1, 2022 at 8:36 PM Thank you, Mystic. You are right. Here's to Happiness in the Heart and Everywhere! :) gw

Christuraj Alex September 29, 2022 at 10:40 PM "to the current it belongs" - Beautiful poem. Congratulations! Gershon Wolf October 1, 2022 at 8:36 PM Thank you so much, Alex. Here's to your weekend! :) gw

Caren Krutsinger September 29, 2022 at 11:02 AM This is going to my FAVE list. I love everything about it. Gershon Wolf September 29, 2022 at 5:26 PM Thank you so much for the FAVE, Caren. Greatly appreciated, Gershon

Kim Rodrigues September 28, 2022 at 3:40 PM Congratulations, Gershon! Very well done! Gershon Wolf September 28, 2022 at 5:26 PM Appreciate you noticing, Kim! :) gw

Mystic Rose Rose September 28, 2022 at 3:31 PM It appears dear Gershon that wishes would have their own ebb and flow like the water, love this. Thanks for sharing your congratulatory poem, :) Gershon Wolf September 28, 2022 at 5:21 PM Thank you for noticing this poem, Mystic. Dreams of Streams, Gershon

Linda Alice Fowler September 27, 2022 at 7:35 AM Sweet streams gw. alf Gershon Wolf September 27, 2022 at 7:05 PM Thank you, chuckle. Sweet streams to you, Linda! :) gw

Bj Legros Kelley September 26, 2022 at 4:16 PM This is beautiful Gershon, I love this! Gershon Wolf September 27, 2022 at 7:12 PM Thank you so much, BJ. Happiness and Light, Gershon

Mike Gentile September 26, 2022 at 3:42 AM GW, as though your leaf were my thought, I am carried away with the lovely image created by your poem! Happy Monday!!! Gershon Wolf September 27, 2022 at 7:15 PM Thanks for such a poetic comment, Mike! Streaming and Beaming, Gershon

Susan Woodrow September 25, 2022 at 10:15 PM loved this :) Gershon Wolf September 27, 2022 at 7:18 PM Susan, much appreciated. Happiness and Joy, Gershon

L Milton Hankins September 25, 2022 at 8:30 PM This is a most enjoyable read, gw. Everything has its place in the scheme of things. Yes, where "it belongs." Gershon Wolf September 27, 2022 at 7:20 PM Appreciate the appreciation, Milt. Take good care, Gershon

Michael Tor September 25, 2022 at 5:14 PM Well written Gershon... Gershon Wolf September 27, 2022 at 7:24 PM Thank you, Michael. Hope all is well. :) gw

Jeff Kyser September 25, 2022 at 4:54 PM I liked it! Here's a companion: a sea, a tide, a wave crashes on the beach a boy, a lad, a knave overpowers each. drawn out by the tide taken for a raucous ride feet at last back on the sand ~ appreciation for dry land Gershon Wolf September 27, 2022 at 7:26 PM Always coming back to that dry land. ~ Landlubber