Gershon Wolf Poet Narrative

A Tale of Ultimate Faith

     Nachman was a revered Sage
        The greatest of his age

     One day he came to his stand
        Armless! What had happened?

     The next day, no legs either
        His students, now in a fever 

     On the morrow, his body covered with boils
        Panic set in – Was that the reward for all of Nachman's toils?

     Asked if to teach, he still could
        He replied ~ ‘What happens is all for the good’




     ~ Adapted from part of the tale in the Talmud 
        of 'Nachum, Ish Gam-zo,' meaning 'Nachum, 
        the man who says, "This too is for the good." 
        Tractate Ta'anis / Fasting - Chapter Three, 
        page 10b

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Crystol Woods June 6, 2025 at 10:22 AM Sounds like a Job summary! That book never sits right with me. Not that it has to to be beneficial. Also, the message, that you've expressed here so poetically, is faithfulness through the storms of life. That i can get behind! Enjoyed reading your work today! Xoxo Gershon Wolf June 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM OK. Glad you enjoyed this one, Crysto. Cheers, Gershon