Gershon Wolf Poet Narrative

A Forgotten Man

One by one they left the nest
  Daughters and sons
    Their time at home done
       Let the old man rest

They all started their lives  
  In brand-new locales
    Called him once a week
      Vowed to stay pals

But the calls became fewer
  They had jobs and kids too
    No time to reminisce
      Their lives were exciting and new 

He had his interests, they figured
  His own circle of friends 
    So they forgot all about him
      Blatantly -- didn't even pretend

To care that he missed them so much
  That all he asked for was to just keep in touch
    That he was pining away, becoming depressed
      A forgotten man, no longer blessed...

So late in the evening of his final birthday
  Sitting by the phone, to hope and to pray
    He put a gun to his temple, for no one had called
      This forgotten man, for whom was felt nothing at all

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Heidi Sands December 23, 2018 at 6:00 PM Yes, this is a very good poem and getting one thinking is a good thing :) Gershon Wolf December 24, 2018 at 9:50 AM Agreed! Amen. … Happy Holidays, Heidi! Best wishes, Gershon

Jan Allison December 23, 2018 at 5:37 PM absolutely heartbreaking Gershon, sadly families do drift apart but to think of someone being so alone they end their life is beyond sad, I will see my mum in her carehome (if I am over my cold) and I have my son home, I ask for nothing more:-) have a lovely time over the festive period:-) hugs Jan xx Gershon Wolf December 23, 2018 at 5:47 PM Thank you for your encouragement and support, Jan. Indeed, this was meant to be heartbreaking. Let us hope that our hearts remain whole in the year to come. Best always, Gershon

Heidi Sands December 23, 2018 at 3:06 PM Heartbreaking poem, well written Gershon. It really makes people think. Merry Christmas :) Gershon Wolf December 23, 2018 at 5:46 PM Here's hoping that thinking is a good thing! :) gw