A Kinder War

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

My parents said their vows
        on Veterans Day

     Soldiers enlisting for marriage
        A kinder war in a way

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/13/2020 9:05:00 AM

" a kinder war" - hilarious!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/13/2020 1:43:00 PM

I Have to admit that I thought 'a kinder war' was kind of funny myself. ~ Giggler

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/13/2020 6:47:00 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

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/13/2020 1:43:00 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.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 11/12/2020 2:04:00 PM

ha! well said, gershon! my parents married in 1947 as well...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/12/2020 4:03:00 PM

Ha, ha! 1947 was a good year for marriages, I guess! Thank for the note, ilene. A pleasant Thursday evening! :) gw