Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

A Passover Seder - 2023

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  Flatbread matzo served
    Cups of grape juice downed
  Wine no longer a Passover staple
    Matzos round; no more 'squares' around 

  Come midnight weary, most retire
  save the scholars, whose every desire
  to debate the fine points of the law
    fiery tongues ablaze
    ~ greet Passover's dawn

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Kim Rodrigues April 10, 2023 at 8:43 PM Very nice! Happy Passover, my friend!

Barbara Barry-Nishanian April 9, 2023 at 3:14 PM Never been to a Seder. April 4th, (Nisan 14th.) after sundown we remembered the Passover and Christ memorial meal. which followed after. I don't usually ask someone to comment on my poem. I feared entering Easter contest, Which I don't celebrate. Appreciate your opinion. Again so enjoyed. Gershon Wolf April 9, 2023 at 5:01 PM Thank you so much, Barbara! I'll look at your poem now. :)

Ilene Bauer April 9, 2023 at 1:02 PM what, no manischewitz? a shonda! ~ i enjoyed your poem, though, gershon and a happy passover to you... Gershon Wolf April 9, 2023 at 6:46 PM Manny's on the outs with me. lol. Thanks for the nice comment and Happy Passover!

Panagiota Romios April 9, 2023 at 6:13 AM Seders are wonderful. Thank you for being specific. I was more than impressed attending a Chassidic Seder. I remember the matzah was way different than ones you buy in a store. We washed our hands a lot, as well…. A great experience. Tov, Pangie Gershon Wolf April 9, 2023 at 6:52 PM How about those Chassidim?! Schatzer hand-matzos: Nothing like 'em! :) gw