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Mr. and Mrs. Moishe Wolf wed on Nov. 11, 1947.

A Kinder War

My parents said their vows
        on Veterans Day

     Soldiers enlisting for marriage
        A kinder war in a way
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Krutsinger Avatar
November 13, 2020 at 9:05 AM
" a kinder war" - hilarious!
Wolf Avatar
November 13, 2020 at 1:43 PM
I Have to admit that I thought 'a kinder war' was kind of funny myself. ~ Giggler
Kendrick Avatar
November 13, 2020 at 6:47 AM
Okay..Well, in some ways marriage is two people totally different trying to live together. Enjoyed reading your work. Thanks for dropping by. Sara
Wolf Avatar
November 13, 2020 at 1:43 PM
Yes, Sara! Who is that total stranger I'm about to spend the rest of my life with?! ~ From 'Our Town,' by Thornton Wilder.
Bauer Avatar
November 12, 2020 at 2:04 PM
ha! well said, gershon! my parents married in 1947 as well...
Wolf Avatar
November 12, 2020 at 4:03 PM
Ha, ha! 1947 was a good year for marriages, I guess! Thank for the note, ilene. A pleasant Thursday evening! :) gw
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