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A Little Psalm For Mom

My wife's named Irina, though we all call her 'Mom' For her is this tribute, our little Psalm She cooks delicious meals for our family every day Happy to do it, without a nickel of pay Whatever needs to be done, laundry or cleaning She's on it cheerfully, to her it's not demeaning For Irina takes pride in a home that sparkles and shines A comfortable domicile, where we happily dine The blessings she has brought to us, to count are so many May God grant her good health and long life ~ to 120! _______________________________________________ Jews traditionally wish each other long life to 120 years, since that was how long Moses lived. (He passed away on his 120th birthday).

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 5/17/2023 7:40:00 PM

I've always loved the psalms Gershon. This is such a delightful and appreciative poem to your wife. She sounds very nurturing and lovely. Wife's and mothers play a myriad of roles, don't they? God bless them, for where would some of us be without one?

Valsa George

Date: 5/15/2023 8:42:00 PM

What a beautiful and loving tribute to Irina. Having such a life partner is a blessing ! This is one of your poems I like the most !

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/15/2023 12:41:00 PM

a very tender and touching poem to your wife, gershon! i hope she had as lovely a mothers' day as i did...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/15/2023 6:26:00 PM

My wife and I had the best Mother's Day ever! Really! Magnifique! Thanks, Ilene. :)

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/14/2023 9:19:00 PM

I knew you was an old softie:) I love this one, GW.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/15/2023 6:26:00 PM

Getting soft in my old noggin,' I am. lol.

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 5/14/2023 8:10:00 PM

I have learned a lot from your poems and comments, Gershon. How could Irina not have the best Mother's Day after reading such a loving psalm? I hope that you and your family live long and happy lives. Take care, Shirley

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/15/2023 6:28:00 PM

Very, very sweet of you, Shirley. Irina did, indeed, have a lovely Mother's Day. So did we all. Wishing you only roses, no thorns! ~ Gershon

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 5/14/2023 7:43:00 PM

That’s so lovely Gershon, Irina - Mom must love it. Belle

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/15/2023 6:29:00 PM

Mom loves it, just like you said, Belle.

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 5/14/2023 7:42:00 PM

This is so beautiful, and such a blessing Gershon, what a precious gift to your beloved Irina! May the Lord bless you and keep you both, and make His face to shine upon you, as well as your precious family. Your poem is a fave to me! Happy Mother's Day to your Irina! <3

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 5/14/2023 6:38:00 PM

Beautiful tribute, love it. God bless you always. I didn't know you were Jewish. love, Gina

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/14/2023 6:57:00 PM

Thank you so much, Gina. HMD to you!!!