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A Day of Rest

It's late on Friday afternoon The Sabbath Queen is coming soon The sun has run her daily course We've milked the cow and fed the horse There's only one thing left to do ~ With candles lit, bid work adieu

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Brenda Chiri

Date: 9/14/2019 6:14:00 PM

What a fun lively rhyme my friend! Lol I remember milking the cows ect! No I didn't live on a farm but close enough and my best friend did so we had many adventures!;)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/14/2019 9:11:00 PM

Milking the cow seems to be a theme in my family. My father wrote a hilarious poem (in Yiddish), the last line of which (translated) reads, 'Morning dawns. Milk the cow.' It was a complete non-sequitur as well, which increased my laughter. I guess I'm just a chip off the old block. Thanks, Brenda. Cheers, gw

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/14/2019 10:28:00 AM

Hope your Sabbath was relaxing and blessed and your Shabbat meals were a beautiful bonding family experience. Great poem Gershon. Hugs, Jennifer.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/14/2019 9:09:00 PM

Thank you so much. It was very relaxing, indeed. Blessings to you and your family, Gersho

Alkas Poetry

Date: 9/14/2019 3:57:00 AM

hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia do not be afraid my friend... perfect your written... salute alkas

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/14/2019 9:09:00 PM

Better than supercalafragilisticexpialadocious! Thanks, Alkas. Cheers, Gershon

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/13/2019 9:23:00 PM

Lovely poem. Thank you and blessings

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/14/2019 9:08:00 PM

Wishing you peace and tranquility, Regina. Thank you for your support. Best wishes, Gershon

M. L. Kiser

Date: 9/13/2019 7:44:00 PM

Ah yes, time to relax a bit. Cute piece.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/14/2019 9:07:00 PM

Thank you, M.L. Here's wishing you peace and relaxation. Best wishes, Gershon

Arturo Michael

Date: 9/13/2019 7:01:00 PM

Lovely...Good one for kids too...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/14/2019 9:07:00 PM

---especially those kids of retirement age and beyond. Thanks, Arturo. Cheers, gw

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/13/2019 6:26:00 PM

i for one look forward to the days of rest, never saw this form but pretty cool...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/14/2019 9:06:00 PM

Thank you, Sandra. I think a 'Lay' is one of the easier forms, as it's octosyllabic, which doesn't tax my increasingly feeble brain overmuch. Best wishes, Gershon

Bobby May

Date: 9/13/2019 3:34:00 PM

Beautiful my friend!! All laughter aside this is wonderful!!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/13/2019 4:55:00 PM

Thank you, Bobby. And just want you to know that laughter's a good thing on the Day of Rest too! Best wishes, Gershon