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Bursting With Pride

So proud of my son now, just bursting with pride though there were times, I admit, I was worried inside In pre-induction training to defend the Jewish State surrounded by sworn enemies loaded with hate With the guts to do what he truly believes in my youngest son's photos display a wide grin He knows the Israeli Army's no walk in the park Losing even one war means the state goes dark Yet the esprit de corps in his army's unmatched May God see him through his service unscratched

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John Watt

Date: 1/23/2020 11:43:00 PM

Gershon, after reading your poem and comments, I took a cue from Kim and prayed through Psalm 46 on behalf of your son, your wife and you, and your nation. Your pride in your son is evident in the piece, my friend, and it has been earned. May God bless him with safety throughout his term of service ~ John

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/24/2020 12:51:00 PM

John, thanks for the prayer, and for your devoted support as well. Blessings and Joy, my friend! ~ Gershon

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 1/20/2020 4:36:00 PM

G'day Gershon … being the parent of a soldier in the Middle East must have you a little tense but proud if news we get here is what it's really like there, but of course news reports only report the worst - thanks Gershon - Lindsay

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/20/2020 6:50:00 PM

The news we get, as you sagely observe, is indeed only the worst stuff, so unlike life in the country. Thanks, Lindsay. :) Gershon

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/20/2020 5:01:00 AM

I'm happy for you Gershon, its people like your son that keeps our world a safer place. There is far too much evil and hatred in our world. Tom

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/20/2020 6:49:00 PM

Thanks, Tom. He's putting himself on the front lines... Esp. tough on Mom, of course. Best wishes, Gershon

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 1/20/2020 3:43:00 AM

I may not be a great fan of Israeli politics, but you poem speaks to me. Kind wishes, Kai

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/20/2020 6:48:00 PM

Ha, ha! Israeli politics are every bit as awful as America's-----except Israel's have always been that way. … Thanks for tolerating the poem and for your kindness, Kai ~ Dual citizen

Jenish Somadas

Date: 1/19/2020 11:29:00 PM

War always bring sorrow at either side.. The couplet is rhyming beautifully.. Good one Gershon..

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/20/2020 6:45:00 PM

War, of course, brings sorrow... I've lost family members to wars, and it's awful... But some wars can't be avoided, unfortunately. Those that can be avoided, should be. Peace and Calm, Gershon

Ann Foster

Date: 1/19/2020 11:26:00 PM

Prayers my friend, every night from now until he is home to you again. And then... on beyond! Peace, prayers for peace and safety. Blessings on your house, blessings on your son. A sweet and lovely write. Ann

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/20/2020 4:26:00 PM

Aw, thank you so much for the lovely comment and for your support and prayers, Ann! Cheers, Gershon

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/19/2020 11:09:00 PM

May God bless him and keep him safe! Psalm 91 prayers!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/20/2020 1:27:00 PM

Great choice of Psalm there, my friend. Right now, things are quiet in Israel, though that can change in a flash. Thanks for your support, Kim! Blessings, Gershon