Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Back in My Homeland

   Like a man possessed we fight
     'neath cool exteriors
   a raging fire burns, day and night

   We have nowhere to turn
     no matter how we yearn
   to parlez vous francais or habla ingles

   Never quite accepted
     by the whole world rejected
    All our efforts reproved
     ever on the move ... 

   I squirm and fidget
     'cos I never quite fit in
   Now, back in Israel 
     with God I dwell

   I know who and what I am
     back in my homeland

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James Horn November 14, 2023 at 7:31 PM You and I are neck and neck regarding total poems written. The only difference is mine are 2,000 more that yours are. Gershon Wolf November 14, 2023 at 7:45 PM Hey, James! Thanks for the clever comment. In the 'race' for the finish line, it'll either be a photo finish or an oil painting. ~ Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk

Kim Rodrigues November 14, 2023 at 7:20 PM Hugs! To never know you quite fit in..we don’t but we will in the hereafter. My heart is with you… Gershon Wolf November 14, 2023 at 7:47 PM What I mean is this: The church is distinctly American. The synagogue, not-so-much. Outside of Israel, a Jew may be in a land, but he/she is never of that land.

Regina Elliott November 14, 2023 at 3:25 PM Hurts my heart to read this, Gershon. Jewish people like any other people, should feel comfortable and safe wherever they live, work, go to school, synagogue, go out anywhere, travel to. Like I wrote the other day, my heart is utterly broken. Shalom u'vrakha ~ Gershon Wolf November 14, 2023 at 6:46 PM Well, we're used to it... although those Jews under 40 in America were not prepared for the depth of the hatred against them, I'm sure... Sooner or later, though, they might as well see it for what it was, is, and will always be -- til the Messiah comes. :) gw

Ilene Bauer November 14, 2023 at 1:05 PM well said and very powerful, gershon... Gershon Wolf November 14, 2023 at 6:44 PM Much appreciated, Ilene. Am Yisro'el Chai!

Sara Kendrick November 14, 2023 at 5:02 AM You have me wondering is he back in Israel or is this about those who are going back to fight or is it about feeling like one doesn't fit in in anyplace except home. I enjoyed reading your lines and it fits in with today's political happenings. I hope some kind of peace settlement happens soon, but we know it will only be temporary if it does. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K Gershon Wolf November 14, 2023 at 6:43 PM Truth be told: It is about me, Sara... Me, as representative of any and every Jew. None of us ever quite fits in anywhere in the world --- except in Israel, our home. :) gw

Arlo Parker November 13, 2023 at 11:30 PM Topical and poignant. Israel's breathtaking story is long and documented. Shalom, Lobo. :o) Gershon Wolf November 14, 2023 at 6:39 PM Even with all the breath-'taking' moments in Israel's story, the Jewish People is still breathing! Thanks, Arlo.