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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

September 14, 2019 at 6:14 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

September 14, 2019 at 9:11 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

September 14, 2019 at 10:28 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

September 14, 2019 at 9:09 PM

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

Alkas Poetry

September 14, 2019 at 3:57 AM

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

Gershon Wolf

September 14, 2019 at 9:09 PM

Better than supercalafragilisticexpialadocious! Thanks, Alkas. Cheers, Gershon

Regina Mcintosh

September 13, 2019 at 9:23 PM

Lovely poem. Thank you and blessings

Gershon Wolf

September 14, 2019 at 9:08 PM

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

M. L. Kiser

September 13, 2019 at 7:44 PM

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

Gershon Wolf

September 14, 2019 at 9:07 PM

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

Arturo Michael

September 13, 2019 at 7:01 PM

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

Gershon Wolf

September 14, 2019 at 9:07 PM

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

Sandra Adams

September 13, 2019 at 6:26 PM

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

Gershon Wolf

September 14, 2019 at 9:06 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