Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

By the Edge of a Pond

By the edge of a pond, in a trance I stood
   Wind's soft breath blew ripples
      in a lily pad neighborhood

Sunbeams darted in and out of each swirl   
   Glistening, twinkling
      to a silent rhythm they twirled

When a small voice beckoned
   Its humble suggestion
      'Paint me'
         ~ Faded in seconds

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M. L. Kiser October 20, 2018 at 1:40 PM Had to "Fav" this one, Gershon; the imagery was so good. Luv it! Gershon Wolf October 20, 2018 at 9:24 PM Wow. A Fav. I'm always astonished when anyone rates one of my poems a Fav. Thank you so much!! Best wishes, Gershon

Carolyn Devonshire October 19, 2018 at 5:53 PM "Paint me," and so you did, quite beautifully. Smiled at your reference to the "lily pad neighborhood." Oops, there go the property values... Gershon Wolf October 20, 2018 at 9:23 PM Gotta keep those pesky frogs out of our neighborhoods! … Thank you for your encouragement, Carolyn! Best wishes, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger October 19, 2018 at 7:51 AM I had never been tempted to paint a background because I knew I could never "do it justice", but I admire one who can. Gershon Wolf October 20, 2018 at 9:22 PM Ah, don't sell yourself short! I'll bet you'd do a great job! … Looking forward to your first "background painting." Best wishes, Gershon

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 18, 2018 at 7:42 PM Splendid! You took me there. xomo Gershon Wolf October 18, 2018 at 9:05 PM At least I took you to a decent neighborhood, my friend! :) gw

Heidi Sands October 18, 2018 at 5:41 PM This one is great! I like to paint and can relate to this. But love the line..in a lily pad neighborhood :) Gershon Wolf October 18, 2018 at 9:04 PM I wasn't quite sure about how that line would work, Heidi. So you've really eased my mind with your comment! Thank you so much! Best wishes, Gershon

Winged Warrior October 18, 2018 at 5:26 PM Pond-ering of thoughts...lovely write Gershon...^WW^ Gershon Wolf October 18, 2018 at 9:03 PM Ha, ha! Love your comment, WW! Thank you! ~ Gershon

Chris Green October 18, 2018 at 4:55 PM Softly mesmerizing my friend. A beautiful scene that is calling to you to capture it with paint. I love how you did that. Gershon Wolf October 18, 2018 at 5:09 PM I can't thank you enough, Chris. Your comments give me hope that I may eventually get somewhere with this stuff I crank out. Best wishes always, Gershon