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Am I Losing a Son

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My youngest son leaves for Israel, for good, on Monday (Dec. 23)

My world's gone wobbly Hands clammy, knees weak Stomach churning, eyes watery Thoughts swirling, face tear-streaked Is he really leaving ? Am I losing a son? I know where he's going -- to Israel He'll be in good hands; I agreed to the deal Yet the whole thing just seems so unreal He's happy, excited, living his dream I'm afraid to cry; a killjoy I'll seem I'm scared I'll never see him again Though I did the same thing way back when ~ Now I know what my parents went through back then

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Charles Messina

Date: 12/24/2019 5:55:00 AM

I wish your son safe travels, Gershon. No..you are not losing a son, nor have your parents lost theirs in you. Always be in our hearts my friend. Happy Holidays.. Charlie

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/24/2019 3:46:00 PM

You are exactly right, Charlie. No losers here; just winners. Thanks and Happy Happiness, Gershon

Quoth Theraven

Date: 12/24/2019 1:30:00 AM

Gershon, This touching poem on Monday's lament. The day a son walks and travels far as a man can go. -Richard

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/24/2019 3:45:00 PM

All that said and true, I am just so proud of my youngest son. Thanks, Richard! :) gw

Ann Foster

Date: 12/23/2019 7:54:00 PM

So wise. Let go... he is HIS... He will watch over him... for you... Now also in my prayer box as well. God give you exactly what you need when you need it, especially when you do not know that you do. Merry Christmas my friend. God Bless. Ann

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/24/2019 3:44:00 PM

Well you are right, Ann. Wise counsel... Thank you, Ann, and Season's Best, Gershon

Ronald D Thompson

Date: 12/23/2019 8:32:00 AM

Feel for you Gershon. A very honest and heartfelt poem. Wishing you and your son all the very best...Ron

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/24/2019 3:42:00 PM

Thank you so much, Ron. My son has arrived already in Israel, and all I feel is immense pride! Thanks, again! ~ Gershon

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/22/2019 10:48:00 AM

There is no empathy like the empathy we derive from our imagination after what we did to our parents is being done to us. Surely you can visit each other occasionally. I was almost comotose when my middle daughter left for Portland, thinking she would never be back. It only lasted a year.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/24/2019 3:40:00 PM

thanks for the support, Caren... Amazingly enough, all I felt was immense pride watching my son walk through security and on his way home...For Israel truly is the home of every Jew. No regrets. Very, very proud of my youngest son! Thanks, Gershon

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 12/21/2019 9:12:00 PM

A heartfelt lament, this must be so difficult for you -

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/21/2019 10:13:00 PM

Conflicting emotions tugging at my heartstrings. Thanks, Michelle

Na Na

Date: 12/21/2019 8:23:00 PM

Very good my friend. Thanks for sharing. I hope you didnt mind me adding you to my poem This is how I`m really feeling :)~