Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

At the Junction of Hope and Despair

At the desert junction
        of hope and despair
     We scanned the horizon
        to seek passage there

     Yet just when despair
       loomed ahead in the sand
     Emerged hope, our oasis
       on a prayer's caravan

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Caren Krutsinger March 2, 2021 at 1:20 PM Your juxtaposition is well noted.

Lindsay Laurie March 1, 2021 at 4:23 PM Hello Gershon … many people all across the world live with hope and despair - thank you Gershon - Lindsay

Alexis Y. February 28, 2021 at 12:37 PM WoW! Gershon, I enjoyed the uplifting and encouraging message in your well written write:-) Alexis Gershon Wolf February 28, 2021 at 5:52 PM Glad you like it, Alexis. Faith and Hope, Gershon

Richard Lamoureux February 27, 2021 at 10:08 PM A delightful and mysterious write. I like it. Gershon Wolf February 28, 2021 at 5:48 PM Appreciate your comment. Any profundity I achieve is a rare treasure for me. Thanks, Richard! Best always, Gershon