Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

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

Am I Losing a Son

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 December 24, 2019 at 5:55 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 December 24, 2019 at 3:46 PM You are exactly right, Charlie. No losers here; just winners. Thanks and Happy Happiness, Gershon

Quoth Theraven December 24, 2019 at 1:30 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 December 24, 2019 at 3:45 PM All that said and true, I am just so proud of my youngest son. Thanks, Richard! :) gw

Ann Foster December 23, 2019 at 7:54 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 December 24, 2019 at 3:44 PM Well you are right, Ann. Wise counsel... Thank you, Ann, and Season's Best, Gershon

Ronald D Thompson December 23, 2019 at 8:32 AM Feel for you Gershon. A very honest and heartfelt poem. Wishing you and your son all the very best...Ron Gershon Wolf December 24, 2019 at 3:42 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 December 22, 2019 at 10:48 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 December 24, 2019 at 3:40 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 December 21, 2019 at 9:12 PM A heartfelt lament, this must be so difficult for you - Gershon Wolf December 21, 2019 at 10:13 PM Conflicting emotions tugging at my heartstrings. Thanks, Michelle

Na Na December 21, 2019 at 8:23 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 :)~