Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

An Other-Worldly Train

  
    The vigor of youth 
      drains from the arteries
         seeps from the veins
    leaves on an other-worldly train 

    On the deserted platform
      waves a shrinking figure
      blowing tears into a handkerchief
    waiting for the final trigger

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sara Etgen-Baker October 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM well said, Gershon. That 'other worldy train' comes whether or not we're ready for youth's departure. Faving Gershon Wolf October 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM Thank you so much for the fave, Sara. I was almost satisfied with this poem, myself. Rarely do I write one that I like or that is actually any good. Happiness in this world, Gershon

Kim Rodrigues October 24, 2025 at 7:47 AM That will come for all of us. Gershon Wolf October 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM Sooner or later, we all ride that train...