Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

A Faded Photo - for contest

    A faded photo of his father
       all that’s left of the man 
    A centerpiece in his son’s home
       on the mantle it stands

    The creases in the photo
       match those on his face
    His legacy, hard labor
       ~ lifelines to trace



          September 15, 2024
  Letters or Photographs Poetry Contest
         Sponsor: Ink Empress

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Regina Elliott September 16, 2024 at 2:45 AM A touching write, Gershon. Photographs help reserve the past and legacies. Shalom and a good start to your week. :)

Maria Williams September 16, 2024 at 12:21 AM Very touching Gershon, all the best for the contest. Maria Gershon Wolf September 16, 2024 at 8:40 PM Thank you so much for the comment, Maria. If you hadn't commented, I would not have even known about the contest! Appreciated! :) gw

Joseph P. DiMino September 15, 2024 at 8:32 PM Great writing my friend! Not to forget the corpse with time...a man is less his physical remains, and more his legacy of his deeds. Gershon Wolf September 16, 2024 at 8:41 PM I sure hope so, Joe. ~ Nat Much Re-Mains