Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

America's Off To See the Wiz

We're off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz
   Because, because, because, because---
      Because of the wonderful things he does! …

My name is America, once a land of opportunity
Where gangs rule inner cities, with utter impunity
   Where generations live and die at the point of a gun
   In 'combat zones' without shelters, with nowhere to run

My name is America, and I've lost my soul
Traded it for *********** and the Super Bowl
   Sold it for a work-week of 70-plus hours
   In a race to the top for unbridled power

My name is America, and I'm as confused as can be
Not sure if I'm male or female, or a speaking monkey
   Should I abort my baby, get a vasectomy?
   When I get older, will euthanasia be right for me?

My name is America; I worship money
Faith is for fools; Religion, odd and funny
   Morality's only relative, and it's ever-evolving
   Narcissism reigns: Around ourselves we're revolving...

So I'm off to the Wizard, to reclaim my lost soul
To put an end to ghettos, to the inter-generational dole
   To clear up my confusion, to restore my belief
   To be proud to be an American ~ to breathe a sigh of relief

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Jan Allison December 6, 2018 at 5:47 AM So much truth in your lines gershon, can you get to see the wizard today and sort out the world not just america:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper December 5, 2018 at 10:55 PM Great imagination and imagery, Gershon, enjoyed reading. .. ... .Congratulations on your 1st place win! Gershon Wolf December 6, 2018 at 10:23 AM Thank you very much, Eve. Appreciate your kind words and congrats! Season's Best, Gershon

Charles Messina December 5, 2018 at 5:45 AM I love this, Gershon. So much truth to it too. Great job! Congratulations on your top win and thank you for supporting my contest. Happy Holidays :) Charlie Gershon Wolf December 5, 2018 at 10:04 AM Charlie, it was a pleasure and a privilege to support your contest, as it gave me and so many others a chance to let our imagination take wing. Appreciate the opportunity. Wishing your and your family a blessed holiday season. ~ Gershon

Michelle Faulkner November 2, 2018 at 4:02 PM So much truth here, it is tragic that this society is so greedy and narcissistic, I think we need to ask the Wizard for a heart and a brain, too! (and maybe courage to stand up to bullying!) Gershon Wolf November 2, 2018 at 4:23 PM There you go! -- Just like the original show! … Now it's your turn to write such a poem...I'll be looking for it soon...Best wishes, Gershon

Chris Green November 2, 2018 at 2:31 PM What can I say, that was amazing. Though, I am a big Philadelphia Eagles fan so I may have been the one who sold his soul for a Super Bowl. :) You have outdone yourself here my friend, it is relevant and truthful and sad at the same time. Bravo. Gershon Wolf November 2, 2018 at 2:46 PM Thanks for weighing in on this one, and even more thanks for your encouragement...Truth be told, I was fairly pleased with the poem upon completion, and that rarely happens. So I was and am anxious to hear Soupers takes on this one. Best wishes, Gershon