Gershon Wolf Poet Verse

All Beauty's Ephemeral

Would Autumn's leaves' colors dazzle us so
      displayed on their twigs the year round? 

Would Spring's peonies seem so full, so fragrant
      if they never faded in the heat of the Summer?

Would Winter's soft snows so enthrall and enchant us
      were they to fall in the heat of July?

All beauty's ephemeral ~ its Death the preservative
      that enriches our Lives with such meaning

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Robertina B. December 1, 2018 at 11:53 PM Your Verse swept me away, my friend.. So beautiful and filled with exquiste imagery!! Really enjoyed!! Blessings to you, my friend.. Gershon Wolf December 2, 2018 at 11:30 AM A delight to read your inspiring comment, Robertina! Season's Best to you and yours. ~ Gershon

L. J. Carber November 30, 2018 at 10:12 PM Nicely done, Gershon-- great final couplet, and true that death is what gives life its meaning. Gershon Wolf December 1, 2018 at 8:32 PM Thank you for your encouragement, L.J. Much appreciated. Season's Best! ~ Gershon

Susan Ashley November 13, 2018 at 5:30 PM Indeed, all natural beauty is transient, dear Gershon, but your brilliant poem about ephemeral beauty is endlessly beautiful. A thought provoking gem that sparkles. A fav! Warmest wishes my dear friend.. ~Susan Gershon Wolf November 13, 2018 at 7:16 PM A fav?! Now I am really honored. Always appreciate your warm words and generous evaluation of my efforts to produce something worth reading. Warmest wishes always, ~ Gershon

Michelle Faulkner November 13, 2018 at 2:50 PM I recently learned the meaning of 'Ephemeral' and this is the perfect definition, so richly wise- Gershon Wolf November 13, 2018 at 7:17 PM Appreciate your support here, as always, Michelle. And happy to here that I 'nailed' ephemeral. :) gw

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 12, 2018 at 9:41 PM This is a wonderful piece my friend. A fave <3 xomo! Gershon Wolf November 12, 2018 at 9:59 PM I really must amend the title, just for you: "All beauty is ephemeral, except for yours, Maureen! Like the Biblical Sarah, may you be as beautiful at 100 as you were at 20 (and as you are today)! ~ Your friend in Chicago, Gershon