Gershon Wolf Poet Free verse

Am I Getting Punished, Mom

    He looked so lonely, lying there
        Even his rags shivering
     I thought he was asleep ...

     But just as I put the ten-dollar bill
        in a crevice in his cup

     One eye seemed to open, and he smiled
         ~ I felt so warm inside

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Deb M January 22, 2026 at 7:19 AM BB what a sweet and very touching poem! A simple act of kindness gives joy to all! Belated Congrats on POTD! Debx Gershon Wolf February 14, 2026 at 6:15 PM Getting back to you on Valentine's Day, Deb. Happy Val. Day, and thanks for your support. ~ gw

Nette Onclaud January 5, 2026 at 7:03 PM i hope i'm not too late for the party, gershon...but this is so stirring i had to send my warmest POTD congrats! Gershon Wolf January 5, 2026 at 7:59 PM Perfect timing, Nette. I was just about ready to look at your site. Thank you for noticing this little potd. Appreciated, Gershon

Daniel Henry Rodgers January 4, 2026 at 12:23 PM Happy New Year Gershon, What a tender, quiet moment of connection. The shivering rags, the hidden smile, and that rush of inner warmth make the poem filled with unexpected grace. Winter Blessings, Gershon, Daniel Gershon Wolf January 5, 2026 at 8:09 PM I agree Daniel. Me associated with 'grace' is always unexpected. lol. Happy 2026 to you! ~ gw

Mark Toney December 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM Gershon, the title helped me appreciate “that final warmth” as a young person’s response to a quiet lesson of compassion. A Fav poem for me. Congratulations on Poem of the Day! Gershon Wolf December 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM Thank yo for noticing the poem, for stopping by my site, and for the FAVE. Season's best, Gershon

Brandy Nicole December 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM Kindness and compassion is needed in our world, indeed. Your thoughts express that so beautifully. Congratulations Gershon, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Gershon Wolf December 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM -- and in larger doses than ever. Amen, Sister Brandy. Season's greetings, Gershon

Beryl Edmonds December 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM Back with congratulations Gershon on your poem of the day award… Beryl Gershon Wolf December 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM thanks for noticing, Beryl. Happy 2026 to you. ~ gw

Arlo Parker December 27, 2025 at 11:35 AM Charity smiles from both sides....evocative , Lobo. Plus POTD acclaim. :o)) Gershon Wolf December 27, 2025 at 7:37 PM There you go, Arlo. Charity, indeed, becomes a two-way street: The more given, the more gotten. Thanks, Gershon

Christopher Delegans December 27, 2025 at 9:45 AM You are always very talented in saying so much with minimal words. Great poem and very deserving of POTD. Congrats, Gershon. Gershon Wolf December 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM The briefer, the better, I believe. Thanks, Christopher, gw

I Am Anaya December 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM My heart melts reading. Nice to know, that, Gershon. "Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear & the blind can see." Cheers to good deeds! Congratulations on POTD! Homelessness rose by 34% -Point-In Time Count, here 44% of those on streets/in encampments. Many good returns to you~ Gershon Wolf January 5, 2026 at 8:25 PM I heard that the other 56% are rodents...

Karen Jones December 27, 2025 at 4:37 AM Congratulations on your thoughtful poem’s potd win dear Gershon! Gershon Wolf December 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM Thanks for noticing, Karen. Here's to kindness and helpfulness this year and every year.

sara Etgen-Baker December 27, 2025 at 4:31 AM what a touching story! Love it! congrats on your POTD designtion....sorry I missed this earlier in the week--away for the holidays.

Ghairo Daniels December 27, 2025 at 3:19 AM Lovely End of Year, Vignette, Gershon. I enjoyed last line & msg of giving with receiving. May his smile remain with you for new year. Congrats on POTD. Best your way for 2026. Gershon Wolf December 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM And to you too, Ghairo. Keep giving. ~ Gershon

Unseeking Seeker December 27, 2025 at 3:18 AM The heart chakra opens! Beautiful write, gw. God is love. Love alone is real. Warmest congratulations on POTD.

Tom Cunningham December 27, 2025 at 12:43 AM A heartwarming story Gershon, congratulations to you on today's POTD honour. Tom Gershon Wolf December 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM Good to see your avatar, Tom. Thanks for noticing this POTD, and Season's Best to you. ~ Gershon

Kim Rodrigues December 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM Hopefully you helped, regardless God sees. Blessings, dear one! Gershon Wolf December 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM I do my part. We do our parts. The Almighty does the rest. ~ Merry and Happy, Kim

Regina Elliott December 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM Hi Gershon, charity in the heart lives in a lot of people. Good one. A FAV. Shalom ~ Gershon Wolf December 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM Appreciate the FAVE, Regina. Here's to the coming New Year!

Beryl Edmonds December 26, 2025 at 3:15 AM That was a lovely gesture Gershon… Beryl Gershon Wolf December 27, 2025 at 7:44 PM TYSM, Beryl. Best of 2026 to you and yours. ~ Gershon