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A Father's Plea

That's not him, I swear To harm a fly, he can't bear He'd just never dare... O, please don't lock him away! Now I see: Crime doesn't pay

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Brenda Chiri

Date: 10/9/2019 7:50:00 PM

Ahh a cry for her lover and daddy isn't having it! Love your take on it Gershon!;)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/9/2019 9:13:00 PM

My take is almost as interesting as your take on it, actually! Thanks for letting me know how you viewed this plea, Brenda. Smiles, Gershon

Quoth Theraven

Date: 10/8/2019 10:43:00 AM

Gershon, I like the poem and agree with the premise. Recalls to mind 'the sins of the father'. -Richard

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/8/2019 11:55:00 AM

There you go, Richard: What a spot-on comment! Much appreciated. (See my post, 'You didn't sin,' today's date, for the true meaning of 'sin.'). Thanks, again! Take care, Gershon

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/7/2019 10:02:00 PM

That is sure right. Crime doesn't pay. Well done Gershon :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/8/2019 10:10:00 AM

Crime never pays in the end, does it? Thanks, Heidi! :) gw

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/7/2019 9:48:00 PM

Well done!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/8/2019 10:10:00 AM

Thanks for the 'rare' comment. (Pun intended). Appreciated, Kim. Warmest wishes, Gershon

Sandra Adams

Date: 10/7/2019 8:57:00 PM

parents never want to see the bad in their creation and sometimes sticking up for them only makes them worse...Good write my friend :) hugs

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/7/2019 9:31:00 PM

Isn't it amazing how blind love is?! ~ Gershon