Gershon Wolf Poet Pantoum

Anniversary of the Fall of the Wall

President Reagan's dulcet tones breathed fire and brimstone
"Mr. Gorbachev, tear down that wall," demanded he, histrionically
When the wall did us all a favor, complying, falling of its own accord
Thirty years removed, the once impenetrable barrier now a mirage

"Mr. Gorbachev, tear down that wall," demanded he, histrionically
Reagan's mighty sally blazing forth in nonverbal bolts, retinal lightning
Thirty years removed, the once impenetrable barrier now a mirage
Fateful pivot of epic proportions, to the acclaim of humanity's huzzahs

Reagan's mighty sally blazing forth in nonverbal bolts, retinal lightning
The allure of his charm, his sparkling wit, swept to the side by a lion's roar
Fateful pivot of epic proportions, to the acclaim of humanity's huzzahs
No delicate balance here: Victory the lone option; no consolation award

The allure of his charm, his sparkling wit, swept to the side by a lion's roar
When the wall did us all a favor, comiplying, falling of its own accord
No delicate balance here: Victory the lone option; no consolation award
President Reagan's dulcet tones breathed fire and brimstone...

                             
                           January 28, 2019
        Entry in "Eight Word Anniversary" Poetry Contest
                       Sponsor: Michelle Faulkner

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Sheri Fresonke Harper February 26, 2019 at 3:53 AM Awesome political poem Gershon, for those of us that remembered the time when the wall stood, it seems like it never was there at times and at times, still too real. Enjoyed reading this poem.

Line Gauthier February 25, 2019 at 10:44 PM Well done, Gershon. Congrats on your win.

Michelle Faulkner February 24, 2019 at 1:34 AM Oh yes I remember this event, very well done pantoum, Gershon, enjoyed the proverbial 'trip down memory lane', congratulations on your placement in my contest! Gershon Wolf February 24, 2019 at 9:16 AM Thank YOU, Michelle, and I appreciate the opportunity your contest gave me ( and all of us Soupers ) to take that trip down memory lane. :) gw

Bobby May January 28, 2019 at 5:02 PM I remember that well my friend even though it happen before I was born, lol great write and clever Gershon!! Gershon Wolf January 28, 2019 at 7:57 PM Yes, me too. That happened so long before I was born, but thanks to the miracle of technology,... LOL. Thank you for the feedback, Bobby!

Tom Cunningham January 28, 2019 at 3:41 PM Well written pantoum Gershon, I've only done one and nearly gave up. Good luck. Tom. Tom Cunningham January 29, 2019 at 5:06 AM I'm back now Gershon, had a great time. Tom. Gershon Wolf January 28, 2019 at 7:56 PM Thank you, Tom. Much appreciated. (Are you still on holiday in Ireland?). Best wishes, Gershon