Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

A Sinking Ship

Witness the demise of traditional morality
  in the face of contemporary American morality

The Church's influence declines and slips
  Atheist youth flees a sinking ship

What's obscene and what is not
  blurred forever midst promiscuity and pot

Right and wrong appease the gods of diversity and variety
  'Anything goes' the drumbeat of a new, progressive society




                     January 05, 2020
                  Morality Poetry Contest
                   Sponsor: Mark Koplin

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Lindsay Laurie January 6, 2021 at 4:01 PM Hello Gershon … think about why the Roman Empire collapsed. History is deemed to repeat itself - wise words Gershon - Lindsay Gershon Wolf January 6, 2021 at 8:40 PM Yes, indeed. Rome lasted longer than we will, I think. Same end result though -- on the dustheap of history. Hopefully not in our lifetimes though. Hang in there, Lindsay! : gw

Andrea Dietrich January 6, 2021 at 1:17 PM Yes, morals are down the toilet. Same as in Roman days. Empires grow corrupt and fall. Gershon Wolf January 6, 2021 at 8:39 PM I often think of America as a Rome or a Greece in the making, rotting in its spoilage and corruption from the inside out --- 'til the Huns roll in to ravage the carcass. Maybe not in our lifetime though... We'll see. :) gw

Heidi Sands January 6, 2021 at 8:37 AM The change in our society and all of American values came from an agenda to 'transform' America. It brings us to a very sad place that could lead many to have much regret in the future. Gershon Wolf January 6, 2021 at 8:33 PM True, what you're saying... On the other hand, at least the Democrats won't be at war with the news media, and that may lead to a much calmer country. Hope so, anyway. Have to admit that I've had my fill of Mr. Trump's throwing friends under the bus, purposeless name-calling, inability to accept reality, and wink-wink relationship with the Proud Boys, as despicable a bunch as Antifa. O.K. enough griping for now!!! Let's hope for the best, Heidi. Thank you for your support. ~ gw

Quoth Theraven January 6, 2021 at 7:12 AM Gershon, Remember the roaring 20's? Me neither. But it appears they're back. Flappers and all. What will be next, a dust bowl? -Richard

Caren Krutsinger January 6, 2021 at 7:10 AM Anything goes is so true. The morale and the morality slides a slippery slope now. Well done.

Panagiota Romios January 6, 2021 at 7:10 AM Excellent, GERSHON. People do not know who's responsible for their being on earth. Thus, they act accordingly. It's no accident churches and synagogues are closed. Man adores man and thus, evil in all forms is loved. Morality is passé! Winning is all no matter how many are harmed. Have no Degree in morality and staying out of Contest. ))) AMEN, PANGIE Gershon Wolf January 6, 2021 at 6:13 PM Thanks for all of your thoughts on this inflammable topic, Pangie... I too have no pedigree in morality; my house has as much glass in it as the next person's. I just call it as I see it. ~ Through the Looking Glass, gw

Alexis Y. January 6, 2021 at 6:54 AM Hi Gershon, That is so sad. God help our youth and us. Happy New Year, my friend - Alexis

Kim Rodrigues January 6, 2021 at 5:44 AM Decline of morality is decline of a country. Nicely said! Kim Rodrigues January 6, 2021 at 7:50 PM I don’t know. The ship lists. Gershon Wolf January 6, 2021 at 7:18 PM You are certainly right. The question is: Once on the slippery slope, how do you climb back up again?! :) gw