Home » Poems » Gershon Wolf » Bear No Grudge

Gershon Wolf | + Follow Poet |

Bear No Grudge

Poet's Notes

(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Gershon Wolf.

A heartfelt thank-you to Kim Rodrigues, whose poem, "Why thumb your nose at God,' posted July 15, 2020, inspired this senryu. Most appreciated, Kim!

Neither revenge take Nor a grudge bear; sure the first will the second be... For I am the Lord Revenge is Mine; yours, to love your neighbor, like Me ~ See Leviticus 19:18 ~

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 7/17/2020 9:34:00 PM

LIKE! Gershon

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/18/2020 11:50:00 PM

THANKS! ~ also Gershon

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/17/2020 2:13:00 AM

Well done Reverend Wolf. Howling are we?

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/18/2020 11:50:00 PM

Howling?! Why, I have lain down with the sheep; beaten my swords in plowshares... ~ Isaiah the Wolf

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 7/16/2020 10:07:00 AM

Great mini-sermon, Gershon! As we used to say in the Air Force, that'll preach! Have a grand day my friend - Bob H

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/16/2020 3:17:00 PM

Hey, hey, Bob! You're gonna turn me into the first 'Jewish Preacher' in the History of 'Moses, by Jesus!, First Baptist Church!' lol. Thank you, and Happy Thursday! :) gw

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/16/2020 7:09:00 AM

Great use of syllables, Gershon! Janice

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/16/2020 3:16:00 PM

Thank you so much, Janice. First time I've ever been told I'm good with syllables. ~ From mono to poly-syllabic, gw

Jenna Logan

Date: 7/16/2020 5:58:00 AM

How wonderful that the words of another poet were so inspirational to you that you've written your own wonderful lines based on them. You're right, Gershon, vengeance is not ours to take, though sometimes hard to resist.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/16/2020 3:13:00 PM

I'm like the guy who became rich by scrounging around in the back alleys of Chicago for scrap metal, and built it into a business empire. (True story)... I often feed off of a word, a phrase or a thought in someone else's writing... I am a pretty good 'Password' player. It's all about connecting the dots... Thank you so much for the lovely comment! Joy and Light, Gershon

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/16/2020 12:59:00 AM

Powerful message here, Gershon..just as potent today as ever..

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/16/2020 2:44:00 PM

That's right, Harry. The words of the Man Upstairs never lose currency. Thanks, gw